Belt Tension

mrbreeze · 06-13-2017, 05:58 PM

School me on belts. How do I adjust the tension on the belt on my 2010 Nomad? How often should I do it? Are any special tools needed?

thanks

redjay · 06-13-2017, 08:16 PM

Loosen the rear axle, tighten the adjusters, only do it when necessary, no special tools needed.

BobBear · 06-14-2017, 11:48 AM

Invest in a motorcycle belt deflection gauge. They are not expensive or hard to use. Ebay.

**Sabre-t** · 06-14-2017, 12:18 PM

There is a scale on each side tension adjuster and a mark on the swingarm. Make double sure that the mark on both sides lines up with the exact same place on the scales of each adjuster.

There is a window on the belt cover that has a scale used to measure deflection. Get a deflection gauge (10 lbs) and push up on the bottom of the belt, in the center between the pulleys. Kawi specs say 5 mm deflection with the 10 lb tool, but that is just too tight. Most set 7 - 10 mm deflection. You may have to cut a leg off the tool for it to fit in there right. Just depends on how wide the tool is.

You should have the back wheel off the ground, and you should rotate the tire and check the deflection at several points around the belt. Also, make the adjustments with the wheel off the ground. Manual says to check about every 4K miles, but in between I check mine at least twice a year (but only one spot and not off the ground) or whenever I'm doing some maintenance on the bike.

You will also need a large socket for the axle nut and a torque wrench to torque the axle nut properly when finished. I can't get to my bike right now. Maybe someone will chime in with the socket size (32 mm?)

mbarr10 · 06-14-2017, 06:19 PM

Looks like the part # 92210A Nut Castle, 18MM

Quote:

http://www.ronayers.com/oemparts/a/k...ar-wheel-chain

mbarr10 · 06-14-2017, 06:19 PM

So that makes the socket ??? what size??

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06-13-2017, 08:16 PM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,925	Loosen the rear axle, tighten the adjusters, only do it when necessary, no special tools needed.
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06-14-2017, 11:48 AM	#3
BobBear Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 86	Invest in a motorcycle belt deflection gauge. They are not expensive or hard to use. Ebay.
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06-14-2017, 12:18 PM	#4
Sabre-t Join Date: May 2015 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 838	There is a scale on each side tension adjuster and a mark on the swingarm. Make double sure that the mark on both sides lines up with the exact same place on the scales of each adjuster. There is a window on the belt cover that has a scale used to measure deflection. Get a deflection gauge (10 lbs) and push up on the bottom of the belt, in the center between the pulleys. Kawi specs say 5 mm deflection with the 10 lb tool, but that is just too tight. Most set 7 - 10 mm deflection. You may have to cut a leg off the tool for it to fit in there right. Just depends on how wide the tool is. You should have the back wheel off the ground, and you should rotate the tire and check the deflection at several points around the belt. Also, make the adjustments with the wheel off the ground. Manual says to check about every 4K miles, but in between I check mine at least twice a year (but only one spot and not off the ground) or whenever I'm doing some maintenance on the bike. You will also need a large socket for the axle nut and a torque wrench to torque the axle nut properly when finished. I can't get to my bike right now. Maybe someone will chime in with the socket size (32 mm?)
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