Manual Harley Davidson Road King Classic
Posted : admin On 24.01.2020Rear Drive Belt: Touring Models: The inner tooth surface of the secondary belt has a thin coating of polyethylene lubricant. During initial operation, this coating will wear off as it is burnished into the belt fabric. This is a normal condition and not an indication of belt wear. Refer to Regular Service Intervals: 2008 Touring Models.
Belt tension is set at the factory and should be checked after the first 1000 miles 1600 kilometers and at proper intervals thereafter. Check belt deflection at the loosest spot in the belt with the transmission in neutral and the motorcycle at ambient temperature. With 10 PSI in the rear shocks and the motorcycle on its jiffy stand, use the BELT TENSION GAUGE HD35381 to apply 10 lbs. 4.5 kg of force at the midpoint of the bottom belt strand.
Harley Davidson Road King 1998
Belt deflection should be within specification as shown in Belt Deflection: 2008 Touring Models. If belt tension adjustment is necessary, follow the instructions given in the applicable Service Manual.