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Dukedesmo · 12-07-2022, 03:08 PM

Agree with all of the above. I use the 'go' 'no-go' (or rather 'go-but-not-so-easily') method as it's the easiest way.

I do have a belt tension gauge for the 916 but it won't fit on the 2v engine, however I like to use a couple of methods to confirm, like the 45 degree twist etc. Also tried the Gates app on my phone and all give pretty much the same tension so must be about right.

I also think that belt tension is over thought by many and that there is more leeway than you might think but (as with chains) on the loose side is better than too tight and they'll be looser after a few miles anyway.

12-07-2022, 03:08 PM	#8
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,844	Agree with all of the above. I use the 'go' 'no-go' (or rather 'go-but-not-so-easily') method as it's the easiest way. I do have a belt tension gauge for the 916 but it won't fit on the 2v engine, however I like to use a couple of methods to confirm, like the 45 degree twist etc. Also tried the Gates app on my phone and all give pretty much the same tension so must be about right. I also think that belt tension is over thought by many and that there is more leeway than you might think but (as with chains) on the loose side is better than too tight and they'll be looser after a few miles anyway. __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.