| Author | Message | ||
     Jdodd |
Picked up a set of Conti-Motions for dirt cheap, liked them on my z1000. Anyway, did some looking around on here for the rear axle torque specs. Is 65-70 ft/lbs the right number? The other question I have is belt tension. Currently it's set to factory specs, but I've noticed a couple of posts about running it "loose". How loose is loose? What kind of deflection should I be shooting for? Currently it's at 1/2inch@10 lbs what is everyone else doing to prolong belt life and bearing output shafts? thanks james | ||
| Two_seasons |
70 ft lbs. | ||
| Two_seasons |
Scary loose if you want the tranny to stay healthy. Run the drive belt about 2" with out rider. Sit on it and make sure you have about 1.25-1.5 inches still. Two-up riding even more without riders on it when adjusting, to make sure your belt isn't running tight. (Message edited by two_seasons on August 03, 2011) | ||
| Nwrider |
Are those the Contis that keep showing up on Ebay for 179 for a set? Curious how you like them. | ||
| Kdstang |
I had a rear contimotion on my 99 X1, lasted about 3000 miles, center wears out quick. | ||
| Jdodd |
Yes, they're conti-motions, I liked them quite a lot on my z1000. Plenty of grip and they're priced right. Going to be interesting to see how they hold up with this much torque working them hard. james |
