Motorcycle Repair: adjustment of rear belt, tension gauge, harley dealership

Question
QUESTION: I own a 2003 fxd. I just installed a new rear tire. What is the best way to tighten the belt properly?

ANSWER: Do you have a belt tension gage?
Mike

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QUESTION: no. where do I get one?

ANSWER: You can eiher get one at a harley dealership or a aftermarket company online.
Good luck and happy riding
Mike

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QUESTION: I have acquired a tension gauge. What is the next step?

Answer
Put the gage on the belt and push up to the mark on the gage and measure how far the belt flexes. Should be around 3/8 of a inch. If it off, loosen the axlse nut and turn the axle so the adjuster onthe axle moves the way you need to go and then tightne the axle nut back up and your set
Good luck and happy riding
Mike