Front Pulley R&R - can it be done without loosening belt tension?

[Dennis in Lodi]

Respectfully ... I have an F3T and didn't have a problem that I would call "impossible" in removing the rear wheel for a tire change @ 13k. Very easy once it's jacked up. And, to remove the rear wheel, one must first remove the belt. Setting the tension with a krikit II (2) as per my linked video requires some reaching, but it was possible as well. I'm 72 with arthritis, bad knees and war wounds.

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Think you read my post wrong. I favor moving the wheel forward after loosing axel and adjusters. I'm against sliding the belt off under pressure mostly because on my model there is not easy access. Mostly because of the side luggage compartments limiting belt access.
I was talking about the sprocket needing a puller. I was surprised my axle didn't move freely after I loosened it and needed a big hit with a hammer. I love my Krikit. No problems pulling the rear wheel.