Drive Belt
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Drive Belt
I have a 2013 Voyager and my drive belt runs all the way to the left side of the rear pulley. Is this considered normal or should it be running in the middle of the pulley?
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Re: Drive Belt
I try getting mine to ride in the middle of the pulley, it's a very time consuming process.
I have a mobile center stand, after removing the saddle bags and exposing the drive belt adjusting bolts. depending on which side you wish to move the belt, will determine which adjust bolt gets turned in or out. I turn the bolts no more then 1/2 turn at a time. Make notes of how many turns you turn each of the bolts and don't forget to check the drive belt tension.
After each adjustment I start the Voyager and run it in 2nd gear.
A hint from Duane Ash, was after I got the adjustment correct. mark the adjusters so that you'll always have a reference point. I did this many miles ago and it makes belt adjustment and positioning simple.
I have a mobile center stand, after removing the saddle bags and exposing the drive belt adjusting bolts. depending on which side you wish to move the belt, will determine which adjust bolt gets turned in or out. I turn the bolts no more then 1/2 turn at a time. Make notes of how many turns you turn each of the bolts and don't forget to check the drive belt tension.
After each adjustment I start the Voyager and run it in 2nd gear.
A hint from Duane Ash, was after I got the adjustment correct. mark the adjusters so that you'll always have a reference point. I did this many miles ago and it makes belt adjustment and positioning simple.
Don Medina
NorCal Voyagers Club
2012 Voyager 1700
NorCal Voyagers Club
2012 Voyager 1700