Polaris 2007 Victory Hammer - Manual (Page 92)

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MAINTENANCE
Drive Belt
Check Drive Belt Tension (Cont.)
2. Position the small O-ring on the belt tension gauge directly over
the 10 lbs. mark on the plunger as shown.
3. Place a tape measure or rule next to the drive belt as shown.
4. Place the base of the tension gauge bracket squarely against the
lower strand of the drive belt halfway between the front and rear
drive sprockets. Use the tape measure or ruler and record the
position of the base of the tension gauge bracket. This position
represents zero force.
5. Push the plunger upward until the small O-ring touches the
tension gauge body. Make sure the tension gauge is seated
squarely against the drive belt, and record the position of the base
of the tension gauge bracket. This position represents 10 lbs.
force.
6. Calculate the difference between the zero force position and the
10 lbs. force position you recorded. The difference should be:
Deflection: 15/32 inch ± 1/32 inch (12.0 mm ± 1.0 mm)
Sonic Tension (Using Gates 507C Sonic Tension Meter) 32 Hz ± 2 Hz)
7. Belt deflection must be measured and adjusted with the belt
at the tightest spot. Measure deflection in 4 spots by
rotating the wheel 90 degrees in the forward direction
between measurements. Adjust tension as necessary (page 88).
1. Drive Belt
2. Belt Tension Gauge
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2
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3. Rule
Important Drive Belt Deflection
Information
D Measure / adjust belt deflection at tightest spot
D Belt and sprockets must be clean, dry, and at room
temperature for accurate deflection measurement
D Lowering kits affect belt deflection specifications.
Consult an authorized Victory dealer if a lowering
kit is installed on your motorcycle.
D
When a new drive belt is installed, tension
must be adjusted after 500 miles to en-
sure maximum belt service life.