HOME 1.16 REAR BELT DEFLECTION INSPECTION TOOL NAME PART NUMBER sm01833 BELT TENSION GAUGE HD-35381 Check rear belt deflection: • As part of the pre-ride inspection. • At every scheduled service interval. 1 • Customers may purchase belt tension gauge from an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer. NOTES 2 • Setting tension without using BELT TENSION GAUGE typically results in loose belts. Loose belts will fail due to ratcheting (jumping a tooth) which causes tensile cord crimping and breakage. 1. 4.5 kg (10 lbs) of force 2. 8 mm Figure 1-42. Checking Belt Deflection 1. See Figure 1-41 .
Check rear belt tension with motorcycle cold, standing upright, transmission in NEUTRAL and no rider on motorcycle. Check belt tension at loosest point of belt. 4. If belt adjustment is necessary, see Figure 1-43 . Remove snap ring (1) and loosen axle nut (2) on right side of motorcycle. 2. See Figure 1-42 . Using BELT TENSION GAUGE (Part No. HD-35381) apply 4.5 kg (10 lbs) of force upward. NOTE The left cam is welded to the axle and the right cam is keyed to the axle. Clockwise rotation of axle will tighten belt. Counter- Figure 1-41. Belt Tension Gauge (HD-35381) 2009 VRSC Service: Maintenance 1-37 NOTE Belt deflection window on the debris deflector is gradu 2 mm increments.
clockwise rotation will loosen belt. 5. Adjust belt tension on left side by turning the axle adjust- ment eccentric (3) until belt deflects 8 mm with 4.5 kg (10 ated in lbs) of force applied. sm01720 Check wheel bearing end play after tightening axle nut to specified torque. Excessive end play can adversely affect stability and handling. Insufficient end play can cause bearing seizure. Either condition can cause loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00285a) 6. Tighten rear axle nut (2). a. Tighten axle nut (2) to 190-203 Nm (140-150 ft-lbs). b. Install snap ring (1).