Track Tension..XTX

[SchelT]

Technical Question: As a general rule of thumb. Not having the Yamaha spring scale tool, and with the track elevated off the ground...How much tension (deflection) should the track have? Book says 1.18" - 1.38" for the XTX. But if I am just pressing down on the center of the track, how much tension should I feel?

 

[herndonp]

Suppose to apply 22 lbs of pressure. I use a belt tension tool to adjust mine. $18-30
Some guys hang a weight on the track. Here is one similar to mine on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Gates-7401-00...9169&sr=8-2&keywords=gates+belt+tension+gauge

Pete

 

[SteelerJim]

I use a $7 fish scale

 

[kviper]

I use a $7 fish scale

X 2, a couple bucks at any sport shop and has a hook on it to hook in the window of the track!

 

[SchelT]

Does it make any difference having extroverts?

 

[Dr. FeeLGooD]

You can run them looser with extroverts. They wont ratchet.

 

[1975FA]

I found a couple pieces of iron around that weigh 22#. I lay them in the track, don't forget to take them out. Even after that adjustment you may need to take it out and hit the throttle a couple times and see if it ratchets. If it does I go a half turn at a time on each adjuster till it don't jump.

 

[SchelT]

You can run them looser with extroverts. They wont ratchet.

Ok, I've been reading that too