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Old 10-19-15, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dynaryder
My Harley has rear suspension,and the belt doesn't need a tensioner. In fact,none of the belt or chain driven motorcycles have tensioners(or derailleurs). The suspension's movement arc is just taken into consideration when it's being designed to maintain drive tension.
...and there is also a specified sag to the chain or belt. It's tightest at full compression.
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