Belt tensions Tri-glide

[Phil Nehs]

I heard that the tension on the Tri-glide is tighter than normal from the factory

 

[rhino 2]

I heard that the tension on the Tri-glide is tighter than normal from the factory

Phil. Welcome to Trike Talk.… yeah, probably so new belts tend to stretch just a little bit…

 

[Jack Klarich]

Hi Phil, :welcome: to Trike Talk and your first post

Harley sets them on the tight side IMO for better break in

 

[Sully]

Hello Phil, Welcome to Trike Talk...........:wave4:

 

[headheaded]

Yes, The specs for trikes are tighter than for the 2 wheelers. Maybe because of less swingarm travel or longer swingarm. I run mine at the big end of the spec.

 

[Old Road Dog]

I friend who was a lead tech at a dealership ( passed away 3 years ago) told me that he leaves the belts on trikes on the tight side as delivered off the truck when doing the P.D.I. Said there were forces on a trike belt unlike a two wheeler. I keep mine tight and disregard the FSM. Don't do hole shots or wheelies and your belt will last a long time,100k.

 

[Gorilla]

phil welcome