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Dec 1, 2009 | 06:59 PM

#11

BLKBAGGER

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From: El Cajon Ca.

Normal riding and good adjustment is the key to long belt life. I had over 75,000 on my last bike and the belt looked fine. I have seen many last over 100,000 miles.

Dec 6, 2009 | 12:12 PM

#12

SportyPig

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From: Nashville, TN

Mine has been adjusted as needed. And looked fine. Still looks in good condition, except that it broke last week. 65,000 miles.

Dec 6, 2009 | 12:17 PM

#13

SpyderTB

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From: Crosswicks, Dirty Jersey

I have broken my belt on my NT. Yes i keep them in good shape but i do beat on my bike. I am also going to a Chain final this winter. and maybe a sprocket brake

Dec 7, 2009 | 04:21 PM

#14

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

Weekly adjustments, oil all over the rim. new chain yearly, new sprokets every couple, even had a couple coat ruined with an oil stripe on them. Yep I miss the chain final drive...

Dec 7, 2009 | 09:44 PM

#15

SpyderTB

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From: Crosswicks, Dirty Jersey

I have yet to break a chain. So i'll deal with the hassle.

Dec 7, 2009 | 09:50 PM

#16

IronAss

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From: Arkansas

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpyderTB

I have broken my belt on my NT. Yes i keep them in good shape but i do beat on my bike. I am also going to a Chain final this winter. and maybe a sprocket brake

My chain conversion is done. My knee hasn't recovered enough to ride yet but I'm looking forward to hearing a little noise down there and feeling something that reminds me I'm on a Harley and not a GW when I go riding again.

Dec 8, 2009 | 01:38 AM

#17

Avmech97

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From: Tellico Plains, Tenn.

My 2000 RG still has the original belt at 146,000 miles.

Dec 8, 2009 | 03:06 AM

#18

XLCR4GM

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From: Redondo Beach, California

My good friend has a 2002 XL883 Sportster that he bought new and it had about almost 46,000 miles or so on it when the belt snapped. My 1999 XL883 has almost 50,000 miles on it and the belt still looks good to me. His bike is always outside and uncovered and he rides it everyday. I have heard that they should go about 100,000 miles or so. Your results may vary.

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