| Author | Message | ||
     Littlesuzy |
I put new tires on '01 X1. When adjusting the belt, I set the tightness where the lower strand of the belt hits the bottom of the swing arm and the top strand hits the top of the swing arm. Then had someone sit on the bike and the tightness distance remained the same. Is this correct or did I set it wrong? | ||
| Anonymous |
This will be a long and painful thread...  | ||
| Spiderman |
here comes the "MeSSaGE me FoR BElt AdJUstmen clASSes" | ||
| Hootowl |
Sounds right. Loose is good. Remember that just because someone is sitting on it, it doesn't mean that the swingarm is at its apex. The best way to set tension is to disconnect the rear shock and put the swingarm at its apex. This is the longest belt path you're ever going to see. Set it to be not loose (not tight either) at this point, and you're golden. | ||
| Reepicheep |
Hoot is right. I did it once that way on my M2, noted that the belt would just touch the swingarm in the way you described, and just used that from then on. | ||
| Littlesuzy |
There's a multitude of belt adjustment message posts and for the most part each one says something a little different. So if I asked a question which annoys you, please don't read it and then respond with some smart ass answer. Those that did respond with constructive terminology, I thank you and appreciate your taking the time. | ||
| Kalali |
You should be fine but it does get a bit tighter with someone sitting on the bike. | ||
| Spiderman |
naw a smart a$$ answer would have be RTFM or Search the forum... | ||
| Dave_02_1200 |
Littlesuzy, If you support the bike with the rear wheel off the floor and remove the shock bolt, you will be able to raise and lower the swingarm. When you do that you will notice that belt gets tighter as the swingarm comes up to the point where the swingarm pivot, the front pulley, and the rear axle are in a straight line. As you raise the swingarm past that point the belt will start getting looser. Block the swingarm at the point where the belt is tightest and adjust the belt for no slack but not tight. When you put the bike back on the floor, make note of how much slack there is. That is the right amount. If you want a better explanation complete with a picture to illustrate how this works, send a PM to Lafayette (Buellistic). Follow his instructions and you will be good to go. | ||
| Buellistic |
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT Class 101, just PM me for a copy ... |
