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  1. 04-23-2017, 01:08 AM #1
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    What's the consensus on current F3 belt tension settings using a Krikit?
    I've seen 140 up to 220 mentioned. Reading should be done while jacked up. I'm thinking of going for 160.

    Any input?

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    prepping for spyderfest or just general maintainece
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    Quote Originally Posted by Firefly View Post
    What's the consensus on current F3 belt tension settings using a Krikit?
    I've seen 140 up to 220 mentioned. Reading should be done while jacked up. I'm thinking of going for 160.

    Any input?
    Before my cousin totaled his out I set his at 180 on the ground.
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    Quote Originally Posted by IGETAROUND View Post
    prepping for spyderfest or just general maintainece
    Both.

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    Default Depends....

    Seem best to be on the lower side especially if you have the tensioner installed. Have a safe and fun trip to the fest...
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    Ended up going with about 120 when lifted up.. which is about 180 when down. Feels good so far.

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    Default Belt Tension

    What does the manual say this should be?
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    Quote Originally Posted by I-Day View Post
    What does the manual say this should be?
    The manual gives newton meters using a sonic measuring device....which most of us don't have.

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    I set mine a 200 using a Kricket, measured on the bottom of the belt, wheels on the ground.

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    Set mine at 160 off the ground and almost illuminated all of my vibration.
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    Default Belt tenion

    I put my tension at 160 jacked up and don't have any problems with vibration until I'm in the 72-80 mph area and it isn't that bad. Just installed the BRP belt tensioner but didn't get to ride it at high speed yet. Hope it all goes away. Rode on Father's day hit 90mph with NO vibration.
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    My 2015 is 180 On the ground and No vibration till I hit about 69-70 at about 4000 rpm's which I rarely ride at because of my riding style of mainly back roads.

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    About 180 on the ground or about 100 in the air. That is with the Blue vibration damper on it.
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    What model Krikit are you all using for the F3?
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    Quote Originally Posted by rpatsh View Post
    What model Krikit are you all using for the F3?
    The Black (lower) one for the in the air reading. The green (higher) one for the on the ground reading.

    This video briefly shows the difference.

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