General
The inner tooth surface of the secondary belt has a thin coating of polyethylene lubricant. During initial operation, this coating will wear off as it is burnished into the belt fabric. This is a normal condition and not an indication of belt wear.
Checking Deflection
See
Figure 1. Check belt deflection at the loosest spot in the belt with the transmission in neutral and the motorcycle at ambient temperature. With 10 PSI in the rear shocks use the
BELT TENSION GAUGE (Part Number:HD-35381) to apply 4.5 kg (10 lb) of force at the midpoint of the bottom belt strand.
Belt deflection should be within specification as shown in
Table 1. If belt tension adjustment is necessary, see a Harley-Davidson dealer or follow the instructions in the service manual.
Visually inspect condition of rear sprocket and differential.
Figure 1. Check Belt Deflection
Table 1. Belt Deflection
MODEL | INCHES | MM |
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Trike Models | 3/8-7/16 | 9.5-11.1 |