Is this Belt adjustment OK? Comments welcome.

[Patt]

When I adjust the belt it wanders from 1 credit card gap to 2 depending on where the rear sprocket is when rotating it, riding it every thing is normal with no harshness. I have a belt tensioner, it has not always been like this. On previous adjustments, the gap stayed constant. Your comments on this are welcome.
John

[Peter Aawen]

Unless it's wandering so much that the belt is partially moving off the pulley or it's wearing abnormally, then it's most likely fine!

These belts generally wander far more than most think, but most don't notice it at all because they think the initial adjustment means it'll never move from there - but they ALL do to some extent!

Seriously, it's most unlikely that it's anything to worry about; which means it's not a biggie, just normal wandering, so you can......




Ryde More, Worry Less!

[Knizar]

When I adjust the belt it wanders from 1 credit card gap to 2 depending on where the rear sprocket is when rotating it, riding it every thing is normal with no harshness. I have a belt tensioner, it has not always been like this. On previous adjustments, the gap stayed constant. Your comments on this are welcome.
John

I agree with Peter, not to worry about that minimal movement. But would be nice to know what bike we are talking about, such as "Year, Make, & Mileage", maybe set up a signature! Bill

[cravenfun]

Red dust on the front sprocket?

[Patt]

Thanks for the reply’s all, it is a 2019 F3 Limited with 35000ks. The front sprocket's been checked by a dealer, now waiting for replacement. Will probably have to re adjust it after sprocket replacement, not much faith in the dealer where I bought it.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Unless it's wandering so much that the belt is partially moving off the pulley or it's wearing abnormally, then it's most likely fine!

These belts generally wander far more than most think, but most don't notice it at all because they think the initial adjustment means it'll never move from there - but they ALL do to some extent!

Seriously, it's most unlikely that it's anything to worry about; which means it's not a biggie, just normal wandering, so you can......




Ryde More, Worry Less!

..... about belt movement ..... Someone did a nice video ( saw it on U-Tube ) that showed the belt moving constantly, while the spyder was being driven ..... Mike

[Patt]

Thanks Mike, will see if I can find it.