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    Default Belt Alignment Rear Pulley 2012 RTS

    Adjusting belt on 2012 RTS. My belt is tension is 190lbs on the ground. I’m good with that.
    The belt is against the flange on the rear pulley. There is no wear on the belt or pulley, should I leave it alone or try to move the belt off the pulley the width of credit card?
    I have looked at videos and read how to do the alignment. All have me really confused as to how to do right the first time. What video or steps did you use to make it simple, to do the alignment?
    I’m thinking of just leaving it alone as it does not seem simple to make the alignment?

    Jim

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimboRTS View Post
    Adjusting belt on 2012 RTS. My belt is tension is 190lbs on the ground. I’m good with that.
    The belt is against the flange on the rear pulley. There is no wear on the belt or pulley, should I leave it alone or try to move the belt off the pulley the width of credit card?
    I have looked at videos and read how to do the alignment. All have me really confused as to how to do right the first time. What video or steps did you use to make it simple, to do the alignment?
    I’m thinking of just leaving it alone as it does not seem simple to make the alignment?

    Jim
    Easiest way to move it away just a little from the sprocket is loosen left adjuster side 1/8 turn and tighten right 1/8 turn. I use a 8mm allen wrench and install it between the belt and sprocket and roll the key into the sprocket. This will keep it tight while you tighten the axle. Run it up the road a couple miles and check it after moving forward.
    David

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    Just turn your right side adjuster 1/4 turn clockwise and tighten the axel down. Ride it a few blocks and check. You should be good to go......
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