RT Hitch Install

[ABQSpyder]

Got my Hitch today and reading instructions there's a statement that says original drive belt tensioners MUST be installed on the vehicle The billet parts are not recommended! Say what? Am I missing something?

 

[NancysToy]

I believe it is a clearance issue, although it could also be a strength issue. Do what they say! nojoke

 

[ABQSpyder]

Hitch

Scotty

I hate to be dumb but what are the original drive belt tensioners. Why would they not be on the bike? I notice in another thread you did know the torque values.
My instructions state 55nm or 41ft/lb It say further tighten till one of the castellated nut grooves is aligned.
Do not exceed 75nm or 55lb/ft

 

[NancysToy]

Scotty

I hate to be dumb but what are the original drive belt tensioners. Why would they not be on the bike? I notice in another thread you did know the torque values.
My instructions state 55nm or 41ft/lb It say further tighten till one of the castellated nut grooves is aligned.
Do not exceed 75nm or 55lb/ft

There are blocks at the end of the tubular swingarm which have the belt adjusting bolts in the middle of them. If an owner has replaced these with the accessory billet items (aka farkles), then the originals should be reinstalled before installing the trailer hitch. If you have not added the accessory caps, you can ignore this warning.

Thanks for the reminder about the torque value.

 

[ABQSpyder]

Scotty

Thanks for the clarification, no nothing has been added.

No problem on the Torque values.

Ride safe