tightening belt
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Yes, put the bike on a stand to get the rear wheel off the ground. Loosen the 22mm axle nut and then adjust the belt tension/alignment with the small 12mm nuts on both sides of the swing-arm. Adjust in 1/4 turn increments equally on both sides as it doesn't take much. What I found helpful is to spin the wheel and watch the belt from behind. You want to see the belt ride in the middle of the rear pulley...not hugging the left or right side too much as it will squeak. It can be tricky finding the right combination of both belt tension and alignment. Just be patient and don’t kick the bike over off the stand in a fit of rage! Once you've found the sweet spot torque the 22mm axle nut back to 110lb's BEFORE you snug the 12mm nuts a tad. Then put the rear end back on the ground. Take it for a spin and kill the bike at low speeds to listen for any belt noise or funny vibrations.dreadly said:
To check the alignment of the belt, I put a straight edge (I have an aluminum yardstick) against the pulley and eyeball it along the belt. Should have the same gap along the length of the straight edge. Of course, I use the hash marks on the swing arm to get the proper alignment. The straight edge is just a second way of assuring a correct alignment.
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how tight should the belt be... in a few days im gonna be taking my rear axle bolt out to put the license plate on and I have never messed with a belt drive bike.
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According to the manual approximately 5-7mm (1/4"-3/8") of slack. I'm closer to about a 1/2" as I kept getting squeaking with the belt that tight and it felt like the rear suspension was binding.
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is there a gauge to use to check it?
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i just ordered one from ebay.... hopefully it comes with instructions or I will be turning to yall again for help.. thanks guys
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I ordered a gauge from the Motorcycle Superstore. It does come with instructions but they are generic. Your owners manual tells you how to check the tension of the belt.
The adjustment has been discussed in some previous threads. Do a search and you'll find some info. NOTE: The Raider forum has a nice "how-to" on doing it.
The adjustment has been discussed in some previous threads. Do a search and you'll find some info. NOTE: The Raider forum has a nice "how-to" on doing it.
After spending hours of adjusting, my belt still tracks left and rubs. I have adjusted the bolts so that I have more notches on the left side, then right side, even had them sitting at the same position....or so I thought. I just gave up and called the dealership and taking it into them, beside I am do for my 600 mile service anyway. Its a 30 mile ride to them, is it ok to keep my muffler off till they look at it, next wednesday, or should I bolt it back up. It sounds so much better with it off!!
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