Harley drive belt deflection measurement

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[@maverickthebastard]

This is one of the better tutorials on how to check belt deflection on a Harley, well done, thank you.

[@fastsilverado]

Best tutorial I have seen on this subject. Thanks.

[@bluesriderDF]

This is great, I've always had a problem reading the belt deflrction window. The way you did it is much better, using the scale on the gauge itself. Thanks!

[@martinwall7297]

measurement's are taken at mid point. 1/2 way between trans pully and rear wheel

[@letsfly7562]

Talk about making a simple task more prolonged. Omg you’ll be there all day. Lmao

[@kirkleaman6863]

Talk about making a simple adjustment prolonged😣

[@jamestruxal103]

Sorry, I do tend to rattle on.

[@johncarlos7810]

I have an 06 ultra limited. The service manual states rear wheel off the ground 3/16-1/4. They have a measurement for on the jiffy stand too.

[@landontakeamericaback2106]

One things not right, that took is suppose to be placed in the muddle between the 2 belt pulleys looks like your to far forward

[@dennytuma]

i like to put the bike between 2 trees pur a strap on the front wheel and a come a long on the back wheel and pull the belt back as tight as i can

[@crazydansmachineshop8718]

Good technique, as it could be difficult to see the bottom of the belt at free state while attempting to take advantage of the handy window in the belt guard.

[@glennjacob105]

perfect sense now the penny has dropped thanks for the vid

[@tomoliver936]

Might want to replace the missing derby cover bolt too

[@jamestruxal103]

There were three missing. Got them all back in. Thanks for watching.

[@ianrobertsonRR1]

Usual Harley complex solution to a mechanically simple application. Whilst on has anyone changed their drive belt recently ? Think they should have copied some of Victory's ideas ie primary drive chains are a little bit dated and drive belts are a serviceable item that may require replacement.......

[@chrisyoung6588]

A fish scale will work

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

All drive belts are standard!!!!!!

[@obfuscated3090]

That sentence means nothing. They have similar tension adjustments but that isn't what you posted.

[@Pawsforreal]

Nope, My Chieftain is 1.3 inches

[@anthmartin5072]

Not standard, you talk crap

[@mikechristensen3300]

@@Pawsforreal HARLEY

[@martinwall7297]

those increments are useless, find the tight point of the belt by rotating wheel, than adjust belt.if you can adjust when warm

[@340rps]

Good point . I would NEVER have my belt at 5/16 deflection as that is way to tight. Good luck with the wheel bearings and early belt failure. No reason you can't have a good inch.

[@mr.b3168]

@@340rps Fake news.

[@waymorhd]

Best to check belt tension at ambient temperature per service manual

[@HorsepowerHouse]

Clearly your viewers are not intelligent enough to notice that you are using the Motion Pro Belt Tension Gauge Tool exactly correct.