hole in belt
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 430
Likes: 5
From: Massachusetts
hole in belt
while cleaning the scooter today i noticed a rock impeded in the belt. got it out but it has a small hole in the center of the belt. anybody have this happen to them? I am wondering how long it will last or ifs its no big deal.
Thanks Wils
Thanks Wils
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 454
Likes: 0
From: West Metro, Minnesota
Agreed... Not a "major" issue at this point. BUT... If it were me, for my own peace of mind, I may replace it before a trip. And do try to check your pulleys. The rock got pushed in there somehow... right?
May our Moderator Rest in Peace
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 11,386
Likes: 35
From: Rochester, NY
+1 for sure check the pulleys and start thinking of and writing down what you can do to the bike while you have it apart for the replacement.
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 10,959
Likes: 2
From: Back in Oz M8
Hole in the belt will snap sooner or later, it did for me. I put a small stone through my belt about 1/3 from the edge, took it to the dealer and they said "don't worry about it". I was stopped at the traffic lights and some dude in a car came up beside me and wanted to race, so what do you do? I gave it a handful and launched and got the holeshot (no pun intended). The next thing was the awful sound of my motor bouncing off the rev limiter and the bike losing speed. I realized what had happened and looked back to see my belt lying along the road behind me, and a line of cars that were not to happy as I was now holding them up.
To cut to the chase, I replaced the belt myself, but it is a lot of work; primary, clutch, inner primary, rear wheel, swingarm, etc. I would hatte to think what the dealer charges.
To cut to the chase, I replaced the belt myself, but it is a lot of work; primary, clutch, inner primary, rear wheel, swingarm, etc. I would hatte to think what the dealer charges.
Trending Topics
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 199
Likes: 0
From: Lincoln, NE
Do you really have to remove all that just to change a belt?
I don't have my bike here in front of me, but thinking about it in my head I don't think it would be anywhere near that much work.
-Barry-
I don't have my bike here in front of me, but thinking about it in my head I don't think it would be anywhere near that much work.
-Barry-
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 442
Likes: 0
From: High Desert of So Cal
The short answer is yes. Take a peak in your shop manual and you'll see. Replaced my son's belt but we already had the motor out for a rebuild. The belt rides on a pulley that is behind the clutch pack. The swing arm doesn't have to come all the way off, but you will have to remove the shaft that it pivots on. If you've seen it done before you could do it in a day, otherwise, expect to do it in a weekend. Once you get started you'll see it's not that bad, just time consuming. An electric impact is a real help.
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 10,959
Likes: 2
From: Back in Oz M8
Yep, it's a pain. I thought my bike looked much better without all those plastic belt guards, never again.