Belt deflection 09 m1000

cheeky said:

Hey guy just wondering where you set you belt deflection on a 09 m1000 with a 046 belt. I,ve heard any where from 1/8 above, to flush, and even 1/8 below.

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you DO NOT set your deflection by ride height in the secondary...!!!..its in your manual..belt deflection is critical and overides belt ride heigth in importance..!!!

DRIVE BELT DEFLECTION
Drive belt length, condition, and deflection are all
important for peak performance. To check and adjust
drive belt deflection, use the following procedure.
1. Turn the engine off; then open the access panel.
2. Make sure the drive belt is sitting at the top of the
driven pulley sheaves
3. Place a straightedge on top of the drive belt. The
straightedge should reach from the drive clutch to
the top of the driven pulley.
4. Using a stiff ruler centered between the drive
clutch and driven pulley, push down on the drive
belt just enough to remove all slack. Note the
amount of deflection on the ruler at the bottom of
the straightedge. The deflection should be at
31 mm (1 1/4 in.).
741-464A

��NOTE: Push down on the belt with the ruler only
until the bottom of the belt flexes upward; then
read the amount of deflection.

5. To correct drive belt deflection, remove the sheave
adjuster from the pulley, remove or add shim
washers to the adjuster, and install the adjuster.
��NOTE: Adding shim washers will decrease belt
deflection; removing shim washers will increase
belt deflection.
��NOTE: If the drive belt deflection is above specifications,
the snowmobile will bog and lack power at
clutch engagement. For good performance, proper
belt deflection is critical

060 work a lot better on the 09, I blew two 46 at 150m and 200m stock 060 went 350 and is still usable but i abused it and pulled some threads. the 60 pulls harder and is smoother. At least me and two friends agree on the 60, my 2cents

I also run the 060 with 450 miles on first belt.

cheeky said:

I have to agree, the 060 feels a lot better and it seemed to last but, everyone including the dealer.

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does this make any sense to any one. Do you want to correct or finish what you are saying.