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03-31-2012, 09:55 PM
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Adjusting tension on 09/Nomad drive belt
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Manual says 3-4.5mm deflection with 10lbs of force and rear wheel off of the ground. Seems tight as the swing arm will move and put more tension on the belt when weight of bike moves the swing arm. I'm no disbuting the manual, however just seems tight. What do you folks normally do when adjusting the belt tension. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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03-31-2012, 10:28 PM
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04-02-2012, 02:43 AM
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I set mine at a loose 5mm also. The belt gets tighter as it gets warmer, so I set the belt cold on a normal temp day with the back tire off the ground. The carbon fiber belts are made to run tight, but I don't feel good about getting it too tight and put extra pressure on the drive sprocket bearings.
I have run mine as loose as 10mm deflection at 10 lbs and it ran good there also. I tried the looser 10mm when I got a lot of belt damage to see if it ran quieter, but went back to the 5mm deflection. I think Harley runs their belts at 5/16" to 3/8" (8mm to 9.5mm), maybe someone can tell you more about Harleys. I'm no expert, just my opinion. James
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04-02-2012, 07:34 AM
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What are you guys using to apply the 10 pounds of force?
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04-02-2012, 08:18 AM
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http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-Bel.../dp/B002OPK97I http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ion-Gauge.aspx is one place but I have seen them cheaper than that.
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04-02-2012, 12:20 PM
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I use the motion pro belt tension gauge. To get it to read correctly make sure you push straight up on the belt, not at an angle.
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04-02-2012, 06:26 PM
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Thanks guys, I'll track one down for my tool box :-)
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04-04-2012, 03:32 AM
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Until you get one of those devices, a US gallon of water weighs roughly 8.35 pounds. Get 2 gallon jugs and fill each of them 60% full. Tie them together then hang them from the belt. If you buy milk by the gallon, you're not out anything.
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04-04-2012, 07:42 AM
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I was going to try to use a 10lb weight (gym type dumbbell) but I've got a thing for tools so I couldn't resist; I ordered a tension gauge last night :-)
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04-04-2012, 09:22 PM
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I took mine to the dealer twice right after I bought it because it was squealing. They checked it with a gauge and said in was in spec according to Kawasaki. I know what a belt sounds like when its to tight and this was to tight. So I backed it off and used my hand to determine the correct tension. Belt is much quieter and still tight enough to keep belt from any damage. As a matter of fact a belt stretched to tight will wear quickly. I know some will say you shouldn't set a belt by feel, but it has proven good enough for a $250,000 combine so.......
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