Belt Tension

[mrtn681]

I recently put a Primo Brute 3 Extreme belt drive " enclosed version" on my bike. After riding long enough to get it warmed up ,it devloped a chirpping noise when I get on the gas.I went back in and can't find anything that looks off , but the primary belt may have some slack in it.My question is how do you tighten it up without an idler /tensioner pulley.

 

[lv2ride56]

Got a website for these? Thanks

 

[jaceddie]

Got a website for these? Thanks

That is one great avatar!

 

[bigboar]

I recently put a Primo Brute 3 Extreme belt drive " enclosed version" on my bike. After riding long enough to get it warmed up ,it devloped a chirpping noise when I get on the gas.I went back in and can't find anything that looks off , but the primary belt may have some slack in it.My question is how do you tighten it up without an idler /tensioner pulley.

Did you ever get a reply to this question chap? I was wondering the same thing.

 

[90FXRS]

Here's a link to their website:

Rivera Primo, Inc. - High-Performance Aftermarket Parts for Harley-Davidsons

According to them the belt should have 3/4"-1" up and down play when cold and should be snugg but not excessively tight when at operating temp.

 

[BUBBIE]

That sounds like the Problem. TOO TIGHT...

I do keep My Stock Belt "Old School". Not as tight as HD says. But not tooooo loose at riding temp.

I do go easy until the bike metal pulleys/belt get warmed up. Simple checking Before you ride and during the ride will get you used to the Correct tension YOU desire and the belt needs.

Every time I have had a Squeek from the belt, IT was Just too Tight.

Too Tight a belt is very Hard on the supporting shaft bearings.

The above link provided by 90FXRS tell it correctly for that Special Product you are using.

signed....BUBBIE