New Wheel, belt problems

[Vuit]

I recently got a new wheel for my 99 WC-1 and I've got it on but I can't seem to get the belt tight enough to turn the motor, Do i need a different belt? I keep trying to tighten it but its never enough, ive tried pulling the tire back but it's already been as far as it'll go, I don't know what to do next, I would really appreciate some help

 

[Vuit]

Compare my clutch spring to your clutch spring
See how the coils on my clutch spring are all evenly spaced as it's stretched holding the correct belt tension
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Now look at your clutch spring, it's stretched out (deformed), yeah that little bit will make a diff on the belt tension

Thanks, We managed to actually make it work, so its up and running at the moment but i'll look into a new one

 

[Risk Man]

As I recall from your original post back in February, you had "belt tension" issues and that same spring was mentioned. It looks like the same one in these recent pictures. I tried putting lighter easier to install spring on mine some time ago, and it was not strong enough and the belt slipped terribly. Proper spring tension is critical to efficient running.

 

[Vuit]

As I recall from your original post back in February, you had "belt tension" issues and that same spring was mentioned. It looks like the same one in these recent pictures. I tried putting lighter easier to install spring on mine some time ago, and it was not strong enough and the belt slipped terribly. Proper spring tension is critical to efficient running.

Yeah, I would like to a get a newer one, although my concern is how hard it will be to get it on, i've gotten used to getting the current one on fairly quicky and that sucker still has got a lot of energy stored

 

[Wrench]

Yeah, I would like to a get a newer one, although my concern is how hard it will be to get it on, i've gotten used to getting the current one on fairly quicky and that sucker still has got a lot of energy stored

Take the clutch and clutch arm off the bike, with the clutch on the clutch arm and the clutch arm mounting bolt in position with the threads sticking out on the Left side (spring is already hanging on the bike) slide the spring onto the clutch arm then pull down on the clutch and you'll be able to get enough leverage to slide the arm on the mounting bolt
Easy

 

[Risk Man]

Take the clutch and clutch arm off the bike, with the clutch on the clutch arm and the clutch arm mounting bolt in position with the threads sticking out on the Left side (spring is already hanging on the bike) slide the spring onto the clutch arm then pull down on the clutch and you'll be able to get enough leverage to slide the arm on the mounting bolt
Easy

Until Wrench taught me this trick, I really struggled with that spring. This is one of the best tips I have gotten on my Whizzer as this was a Major PITA for me many times.

 

[Bison]

I recently got a new wheel for my 99 WC-1 and I've got it on but I can't seem to get the belt tight enough to turn the motor, Do i need a different belt? I keep trying to tighten it but its never enough, ive tried pulling the tire back but it's already been as far as it'll go, I don't know what to do next, I would really appreciate some help

The belt could be too narrow or just too short.

 

[Bison]

The tension on your spring should be so strong you can barely stretch it even in a vice with pliers

do the components of that system turn freely without the belt on?

 

[Wrench]

The belt could be too narrow or just too short.

Maybe you should read the whole thread before guessing at possibilities
The correct belt sizes has been confirmed
Not to be rude, but it's obvious you know nothing about the Whizzer M/B