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bluep
01-02-2018, 12:37 PM
Using the krickit , what is the proper tention for a 2014 RTS

Chupaca
01-02-2018, 01:05 PM
Rule of thumb...you should not be able to turn the belt 90° in the middle. For the most part 160 to 200 lbs is what many use. I run on the lower side and have a tensioner. Your manual will have a sonic measurement which you can convert. You will get more info here as the day goes on....:thumbup:

bluep
01-02-2018, 05:03 PM
Rule of thumb...you should not be able to turn the belt 90° in the middle. For the most part 160 to 200 lbs is what many use. I run on the lower side and have a tensioner. Your manual will have a sonic measurement which you can convert. You will get more info here as the day goes on....:thumbup:
I understand it has been lowered several times? What's the latest lbs with the kricket??

jtoro1
01-02-2018, 06:01 PM
I understand it has been lowered several times? What's the latest lbs with the kricket??

I use 120 lb +/_ RTS 2015 I use the lower spec to save my rear bearings,wheels off the ground

Little Blue
01-02-2018, 07:24 PM
I use the Kricket and set belt to 120 lbs. on my 2016 RTL. Just my 2 :thumbup::thumbup: