NOTE
Turn both adjuster nuts same number of turns in order to maintain approximate alignment of rear wheel. Proper belt tracking must place the outside of the belt even with the outside of the pulley to center of pulley. The axle may need to be adjusted so the wheel alignment measurements are not exact from left to right side.
| 1. | See Figure 1. Adjust belt deflection. a. Loosen axle nut (3). NOTE Do not remove E-clip when loosening axle nut. b. Turn adjuster nuts (1) on either side clockwise to decrease belt deflection (increase tension), or counterclockwise to increase belt deflection (decrease tension). c. Measure belt deflection until specification is achieved. Maintenance → INSPECT AND ADJUST DRIVE BELT AND SPROCKETS → Adjust Belt → Drive Belt Deflection d. Tighten axle nut (3). Torque: 129–142 N·m (95–105 ft-lbs) Axle nut, rear | |
| 2. | Check rear wheel alignment. a. Lift motorcycle. See Maintenance → GENERAL → Secure the Motorcycle for Service. b. See Figure 2. Spin rear wheel in normal direction of rotation while observing drive belt (1) alignment. c. If belt is tracking outside of pulley (2) or tracking on inside lip of pulley, adjust wheel. | |
| 3. | Adjust wheel alignment. b. Turn right side adjuster nut (1) slightly verifying axle moves when turning nut. c. See Figure 2. Observe drive belt (1) alignment while spinning wheel in normal direction of rotation. d. Verifying belt is moving in the correct alignment direction on pulley (2), if not move nut other way. e. Continue until belt is centered in pulley. f. Tighten axle nut (3). Torque: 129–142 N·m (95–105 ft-lbs) Axle nut, rear | |
| 4. | Verify drive belt deflection. |
WARNINGCheck wheel bearing end play after tightening axle nut to specified torque. Excessive end play can adversely affect stability and handling and can cause loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00285b)
| 5. | Check wheel bearing end play. See Chassis → SEALED WHEEL BEARINGS. |
| 1 | Adjuster nut |
| 2 | Axle adjuster |
| 3 | Axle nut |
Figure 1. Axle Adjuster
| 1 | Drive belt |
| 2 | Pulley |
Figure 2. Drive Belt Alignment
Table 1. Drive Belt Deflection
MODEL | DEFLECTION |
|---|---|
Service belt tension(1) | 6.4–7.9 mm (0.25–0.31 in) |
(1) Deflection measured at 10 lb (4.5 kg) tension.
| 1 | Tensioner |
| 2 | Snap ring |
| 3 | Axle nut |
| 4 | Adjuster nut |
Figure 3. Belt Tension
| 1 | Pulley |
| 2 | Drive belt |
Figure 4. Drive Belt Alignment