Page 616 - 2006 HARLEY FLSTCI SERVICE MANUAL
P. 616

1.14                                                                                                                                              1-31
                                                 Figure 1-35. Belt Tension Gauge (Part No. HD-35381)

                                                           1/4-5/16 in.  (6.4-7.9 mm)                                       2                                    2006 Softail: Maintenance








                                                                        10 lbs (4.5 kg)  of force  Figure 1-36. Checking Belt Deflection  3  1  Axle adjuster jam nut  Figure 1-37. Axle Adjusters










                        h35381a                          s0217x1x                                 7523     4                      Spring clip   1.  Axle nut  2.  3.  Axle adjuster  4.







               REAR BELT DEFLECTION

                              SPECIALTY TOOL  Belt tension gauge  Measure belt deflection with the approximate weight of  NOTE Customers may purchase belt tension gauge from an autho- See Figure 1-35. Obtain BELT TENSION GAUGE (HD-  CAUTION 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 See  Figure 1-36.  Check that the drive belt top strand deflects 1/4-5/16 in. (6.4-7.9 mm) while applying 10 lbs If belt adjustment is necessary, see Figure 1-37. Remove spring clip (1) and loosen axle nut (2) and jam nut (3). Adjust belt tension by turning the axl












                       INSPECTION  PART NO.  Check rear belt deflection: As part of the pre-ride inspection. At every scheduled service interval. When checking belt deflection: Set belt tension at tightest point in belt. Perform procedure with motorcycle cold.  the owner on motorcycle.  rized Harley-Davidson dealer.  35381).   crimping and breakage.  (4.5 kg) of force upward.  specification in step 2 is achieved.  2.15 VEHICLE ALIGNMENT.  Install axle nut.






          HOME                    HD-35381-A  ●  ●  ●  ●  ●          1.                   2.     3.   4.     5.                      (00285a)  6.  a.   b.
   611   612   613   614   615   616   617   618   619   620   621