Belt tension on the 14's

[3 Wheel Addict]

Looking for a reference point for my Kricket tool, is the belt tension the same on the 14RT's as the 13RT's? Right now my Kricket tool is clicking at 240lbs. with the bike on the ground.

 

[bgame]

Belt tension for the 2014 RT Model is 1050n +/- 150n

 

[bgame]

The belt tension for 2014 models is the same as for 2013's listed on this service bulletin.

 

[Bob Denman]

As was stated the belt tension for the 2014 RT is 1050 +/- 150 newtons or in pounds is 236 +/- 33.6 pounds. You say you are seeing 240lbs with it sitting on the ground which means if you jack the rear tire up off the ground and take a reading you are going to be wicked loose. In order to use the Kricket as a reference to check the tension of your belt ,the belt HAS to adjusted using the Electronic meter first. I am not a fan of the one finger click it method because it can't be read with any accuracy.

 

[bgame]

As was stated the belt tension for the 2014 RT is 1050 +/- 150 newtons or in pounds is 236 +/- 33.6 pounds. You say you are seeing 240lbs with it sitting on the ground which means if you jack the rear tire up off the ground and take a reading you are going to be wicked loose. In order to use the Kricket as a reference to check the tension of your belt ,the belt HAS to adjusted using the Electronic meter first. I am not a fan of the one finger click it method because it can't be read with any accuracy.

I have checked my belt with the tire on the ground and off the ground... less than 10 lbs difference...

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

Well since the bike is less than a week old and still under 200 miles that has me thinking it's loose from the factory or the Kricket tool is just useless. Belt seems tight like a rubber band and is tracking good, maybe just a tad wide but within range. I have a little more tooth showing on the right side than the left side, I think the spec on the clearance is 1/16 to 3/16 gap, I'm closer to the 3/16 side.

 

[bob edward]

kricket tool

Looking for a reference point for my Kricket tool, is the belt tension the same on the 14RT's as the 13RT's? Right now my Kricket tool is clicking at 240lbs. with the bike on the ground.

can i ask where did you get your kricket tool at live in canada sometimes it hard to find what a person is looking forray:

 

[Jim&Teresa]

Krikit 91132 - purchased mine at Amazon.com

can i ask where did you get your kricket tool at live in canada sometimes it hard to find what a person is looking forray:

Here's a link for both Amazon and the write-up of the Gates (Krikit 91132)....In the fourth paragraph from the top of this article tells you the range (in lbs) of the unit and others to select from.

http://carbestreviews.com/Replacement-Parts/replacement-parts-10464.html

Good luck!

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

can i ask where did you get your kricket tool at live in canada sometimes it hard to find what a person is looking forray:

Check ebay as well that's where I got mine........