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Re:Belt tension 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Good idea FB I just went and bought some cheap fish scales. NO not the ones on the side of the fish.
 
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Re:Belt tension 4 Months, 1 Week ago  
My tension feels tighter on the upper side of the belt than the lower...I just had tires replaced and assume it is set to the proper tension
 
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Re:Belt tension 4 Months, 1 Week ago  
Grab it in between the pullys and twist to about 45 degrees.If that's all it will twist your good.
 
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Re:Belt tension 3 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
when tightening the adjusters do ya need to loosen the axel bolt??
 
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Re:Belt tension 3 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
axle bolt and brake caliper mount bolt
 
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Re:Belt tension 3 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
If it is chirping and all you are doing is rolling it backassards I would say check your wheel bearings and I bought the Harley tool for 13 bucks ...had to take a screw out to get rid of the fitting at the top because it would not fit accross the belt and betwen the lower belt guard we have .I put the plastic back on when I check mine.....Coug
 
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