BELT TENSION

[dsteve931]

AGAIN-2015 SPYDER ST WHEEL ON THE GROUND WHAT SHOULD THE KIRKET GUAGE READ?

THANKS STEVE

[Chupaca]

Some of us run on the loose side 160-200. But if you have a tensioner, ryde double up more than solo or do more freeway and not so many curvy road it coud vary. Rule of thumb is you should not be able to twist the belt 90° about 45-60. Sonic testers are the ones used by the dealers and if you have a friendly one they could bounce it a few times for you....

[dsteve931]

Thanks for the info I am running 185 I like it less vibration

[GearHd]

I've been running 140 with the wheel off the ground and no vibration. What's the point of checking with the wheel on ground?

[Peteoz]

I've been running 140 with the wheel off the ground and no vibration. What's the point of checking with the wheel on ground?

Less work for a quick check.....as long as you are comparing apples to apples.

Pete