Belt Drive Deflection

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Some useful facts on adjusting the belt...

2007 Drive Belt Deflection

Check belt deflection at the loosest spot on the belt with the transmission in
neutral and the motorcycle at ambient temperature. Use belt tension gauge (P/N H-D-35381A) and apply 10 lbs. of force at the midpoint of the bottom strand.

2007 belt deflection should be as follows:

Table 1: FLT Belt Deflection Specifications
Model Vehicle Orientation Belt Deflection (in.)
FLHT, FLHR, FLHTCU, FLHTC, FLHRC, FLTR
Vehicle upright with rear wheel in air or on Jiffy stand without rider or luggage 3/8 – 7/16

FLHRS, FLHX Vehicle upright with rear wheel in air or on Jiffy stand without rider or luggage 1/4 – 5/16

Table 2: Dyna™ Belt Deflection Specifications
Model Vehicle Orientation Belt Deflection (in.)
FXD, FXDWG, FXDC Vehicle upright withrear wheel in air
1/2 – 9/16

FXD, FXDWG, FXDC On Jiffy stand without rider or luggage
5/16 – 3/8

FXDL, FXDB Vehicle upright with rear wheel in air
5/16 – 3/8

FXDL, FXDB On Jiffy stand without rider or luggage
1/4 – 5/16

Table 3: Softail® Belt Deflection Specifications
Model Vehicle Orientation Belt Deflection (in.)
FLSTN, FXSTD Vehicle upright with rear wheel in air
5/16 – 3/8

FLSTN, FXSTD On Jiffy stand without rider or luggage
1/4 – 5/16

FLST, FLSTC, FLSTSC,
FXSTC, FLSTF, FXST,
FXSTB, FXSTS
Vehicle upright with rear wheel in air or
on Jiffy stand without rider or luggage
11/16 – ¾

FLST, FLSTC, FLSTSC,
FXSTC, FLSTF, FXST,
FXSTB, FXSTS
On Jiffy stand without rider or luggage
9/16 – 5/8

Table 4: XL Belt Deflection Specifications
Model Vehicle Orientation Belt Deflection (in.)
XL883 STD, XL883R,
XL1200R
Vehicle upright with rear wheel in air or on Jiffy stand without rider or luggage
9/16 – 5/8

XL883C, XL1200C,
XL883L, XL1200L
Vehicle upright with rear wheel in air or on Jiffy stand without rider or luggage
1/4 – 5/16