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    Please help me clarify my Belt tension concerns?

    I've decided to adjust the belt. I have 4 projects going on with the bike and much rather be riding. However, I got a lot of good information and saw the videos on how to do it. I'm glad I'm poking around and doing the mods I'm doing. I noticed there's no cotter pin on the axle nut. I didn't...
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    Please help me clarify my Belt tension concerns?

    Maybe the kricket is inaccurate or I am reading it wrong but keeps reading at 180. A video showed that where the Kricket rises above the metal sides is where the tension is. I did this with wheels on the ground. Either way, if you're saying that at 180 I should be able to twist the belt between...
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    Please help me clarify my Belt tension concerns?

    I appreciate all the feedback. I'm not inclined to adjust the belt at all right now. I know it's impossible to say but at 180 and the alignment exactly as it is, what's the danger in leaving it? My guess is a lot of people deal with noises and things that are a little off, and just ride.
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    Please help me clarify my Belt tension concerns?

    Got my Kricket today and measured belt tension 3 different times. I get 180 with the tire on the ground. Haven't driven the Spyder yet since I put the belt tensioner on so not sure if I'll hear the whine or not. For now, I'm not going to lower the belt tension. Seems to be in the ballpark. As...
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    Please help me clarify my Belt tension concerns?

    My belt tensioner is installed. I haven't put the Tupperware back because I want to check the belt tension first. If it's not crazy tight I will leave it alone. I'd much rather not adjust the belt at all. Maybe the dampener itself took care of the whine, I don't know yet. Just from what I've...
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    Please help me clarify my Belt tension concerns?

    Here's a pic of the rear sprocket.
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    Please help me clarify my Belt tension concerns?

    Thanks. I'm in the camp that believes in the belt tensioner. Mines installed but thr panels aren't put back on the bike yet. I won't wrap it up till I get the kricket and check the tension. The tensioner will take care of any vibes. Thanks for the 190 advice. I know there's leeway so if I see...
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    Please help me clarify my Belt tension concerns?

    I appreciate the answer about the belt tensioner/dampener. I was was wondering if it added any tension. There's a little vibration and I know the tensioner will squash it. It did on my 2018. I just wanna make sure the belt isn't so tight that it's stressing any bearings. It's got 2250 miles and...
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    Please help me clarify my Belt tension concerns?

    I've heard that. I'm not afraid of some nanny.
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    Please help me clarify my Belt tension concerns?

    Thank you. I have one on order. I also looked at a few videos. I say I'm going to bring to a dealer but the more I think about it, I'll probably do it myself. I don't think the belt needs a lot of correction. I mostly think it's too tight.
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    Please help me clarify my Belt tension concerns?

    I appreciate the feedback. I'm not going to adjust the belt myself. I already know that. I've done several upgrades myself and I'm more confident in working on it myself, partly because I hate paying and I hate bringing it to a dealer. That said, I'll take it somewhere to get the belt...
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    Please help me clarify my Belt tension concerns?

    I know this has been covered a lot, but I have a few questions that I haven't seen an answer for. 2019 RTL with 2040 miles. Bought it private party. In great shape. Anyway, it has a slight whining noise when I shift gears up or down but mostly up. Doesn't bother me nor is it so loud that it...
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    2022 Comfort Seat isn't! Any more comfortable suggestions?

    I have a 2019 RTL and just switched out the stock seat for an Ultimate. Only rode it once for maybe 15 miles but love it. So much more supportive. The slightly higher profile works really well because I can easily rest my feet on the footboard and hit the brake. My hips are way more...
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    Has anyone done an Audio Upgrade on a 2019 RTL? I want to fit speakers - any vids?

    2019 RTL Audio Upgrade Wondering if anyone did a full audio or speaker upgrade on a 2019 RTL. From what I understand, the audio system is different from 2018 on. I don't hate it, but don't love it. I did a bunch of research and spoke with a member yesterday who was very helpful. But.. I...
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    2019 RTL - how do I get to the Horn for replacement?

    Thanks. Figured that part out actually. The next issue is the actual installation. I read up a lot on how easy it is.. not for me. I don't give up easy on stuff but I'm getting close. There's no room to mount this horn. Not that I can find anywhere. The machine is on top of 2 folding atv ramps...
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    2019 RTL - how do I get to the Horn for replacement?

    I know there's been a lot of threads already about aftermarket horns but... here's another one. I have a new to me 2019 RTL and want to install a Stebel. I have it and a relay harness that I've seen other people use. Question is how do I get to it? Took a few minutes to even find it. I thought...
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