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    Default Baker Built Belt Tensioner

    Installed the new Baker Built Belt Tensioner on wife's RT yesterday, very easy install. Remove belt guard (Torx bit #27) for access, remove 15mm nut on lower shock bolt, install kit, put roller on and center on belt, re-check all bolts for tightness. Test drive to verify roller is aligned on belt, re-install belt guard.





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    Default Thanks for the Pics!

    How does it perform?
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    My little test ride to verify roller alignment indicated that it works as advertised. This is my wife’s ride so I cannot speak to any of the performance issues as weather has not permitted us to get out on a performance run.

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    Feed back would sure be helpful.

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    Looks good and good pictures
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    Default Belt tensioner

    Quote Originally Posted by fencepost View Post
    My little test ride to verify roller alignment indicated that it works as advertised. This is my wife’s ride so I cannot speak to any of the performance issues as weather has not permitted us to get out on a performance run.
    I would really like to hear back after you get to try it some more if it reduces harmonics in the drive belt.

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    Where did you get it? I don't see it on the Baker Built website.
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    Default Baker Built Belt Tensioner

    Where did you get it? I don't see it on the Baker Built website. http://www.bakerbuilt.com/bbairwings/page126.html

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    Haven't got a lot of miles since I put one on my 2013 RT, but I will say it is a pretty straight forward install UNLESS YOU HAVE A SPYDERPOPS BELT GUARD ALREADY INSTALLED! Also, the roller tended to rub just a bit on the factory belt guard. Solved that by taking a file to the lip of the guard. Not a big deal and you can't see the file marks unless you lay on the ground under the bike. Most folks won't be doing that!

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    Default Great job..!!

    good pic's and install explanation. We have the smoothryder and it works well. Little more involved in the installation. Will have to see feed back on yours..!!
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