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Save money now. Check your Harley Davidson secondary/final drive belt deflection yourself.
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Have the pride & satisfaction of working on your own Harley!
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Do it in your garage or your workspace!
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VIDEO-When you remove the rear wheel from your Harley Davidson then you will need to check the tension or deflection of your final/secondary drive belt after you put it back on.
A belt that it too tight will whine and can cause transmission leaks or belt failure. A belt that it too loose or misaligned can jump cogs on the rear drive sprocket. You should also check it during routine oil changes and maintenance.
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I have a 2014 Trike HD, do your videos work for trikes?
Yes, for the majority of items. It just depends. The front 3/4 of the bike is essentially the same.
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The video and manual indicate the graduations on the belt guide equal 1/16″. But if you put a ruler on them, they’re closer to 1/8″. So I’m a bit confused about what the actual deflection should be, 1/4-7/16″ or 4-7 graduations?
Dean,
We’ve honestly never measured them. We assumed they were 1/16″ as indicated. With that said, I suggest going wit the 1/4 to 7/16″.
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