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What happens if Harley belt is too tight?

What happens if Harley belt is too tight?

If the belt is too tight than it will whine, if it is tight enough to whine than it is going to also make heat, heat leads to deteration. If it was my bike I would readjust a little to eliminate the whine.

What happens if motorcycle belt is too tight?

If a belt is too tight in a system, it can add stress to your bearings. The added stress to bearings can result into over amperage of your motor and potential motor failure. When a belt is too loose: The additional friction can result in a buildup of heat on the belt and the pulley.

What happens if your belt is to tight?

If the belts are too tight, they can put a strain on the shaft (and its bearing) of the alternator, power-steering pump and even the water pump. Most belts are installed on the tight side because they take an initial stretch. It looks like the power-steering fluid level is getting low.

How long does a Harley belt last?

Because a drive belt can last up to 100,000 miles before needing replacement, riders may lose track of this important part of motorcycle maintenance.

How much does it cost to replace a belt on a Harley?

Harley drive belts are very strong and durable and only need replacement after thousands of miles of riding. Unless you have a warranty, a replacement will cost a few hundred dollars at your Harley dealer. Do it yourself in about 30 minutes, for less than $50.

How tight is too tight for a belt?

A belt should be neither too tight, nor too loose, but somewhere in between. It should be tight enough to hold your pants, but loose enough not to crinkle them and strangle your waist.

What happens if the belt does not have the correct tension?

Belt tension that is too loose or too tight leads to inefficient power transmission, belt wear, belt failure and possible premature motor failure.

How long will a Harley drive belt last?

Can a belt make your waist smaller?

To make your waist appear smaller, you can also add on a belt, but take caution. “Sometimes a thicker belt will make your waist look larger, so be sure to pick the best width for your body type,” warns Levine.

What is proper belt tension?

The proper tension is the lowest tension at which the belt won’t slip or squeal under peak load. However, there is still a wide range of tension between these two extremes in which a drive will operate sufficiently.

How many miles will Harley engine last?

It Is Not Unusual for a Harley Davidson Engine To Last 150,000 Miles.

When to adjust the drive belt on a Harley Davidson?

The predetermined adjustment is to be done when the bike is COLD, as the pulleys get warm and expand after being run, and can make the belt tighter. Too tight of a belt can prematurely wear the pulleys, the belt and puts excess strain in the inner primary support bearing, and can cause it to fail.

Is the belt too tight on a Dyna FXD?

I think the Harley specs run the belt too tight. my 2001 dyna FXD has 131k on the original belt and I have done my own maintenance including belt tension since warranty expired at 10k in 2001. If the belt chirps it is too loose.

What kind of deflector does a Harley Davidson drive belt have?

Most bikes have a black plastic dibris deflector over the belt. That deflector has a small window in it, below the lower belt line, with “lines” on it. These lines are fraction (inch) measuring marks, to let you know how much deflection the belt’s showing.

Why do I need tension on my drive belt?

The reason for proper belt tension, is for the longevity of the belt, proper tension of the belt in relationship to the wearing of the pulleys, and to prevent the belt from slipping and tearing teeth, costing you a decent penny to get it replaced.