drive belt longevity
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From: forney,tx
drive belt longevity
I have over 20k on my 08 heritage.I've just noticed a sound like a slipping belt maybe .when I accelerate from 1st to 2nd. but once I'm up to speed it doesn't make that sound could this be worn belt? or loose belt or somthing ? Could this be a clutch problem? any suggestions or commets are appreciated.
Last edited by pitbull dog; Aug 9, 2010 at 01:29 PM.
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From: Eugene, OR
How is your belt tension? Check the sprockets and belt teeth next. Have you damaged either, are you missing teeth, is there something stuck inside belt? It is a good idea to look your drive-belt over regularly. Manual says sprocket should not etch with light, knife-pressure, but mine has etched since new. I have seen posts of people getting over 50K, the dealer said 100K, so who really knows? Don't wait too long, it is a 6hr repair job, if you know what you are doing.
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From: forney,tx
Hey thanks for all the info was very helpful give me a place to start looking.but i found the problem. after finding out i needed rear brakes badly and replacing them while i had it in the air i was checking out the wheel and found i had a rear wheel bearing going out .two hours later and $100.00 I had new rear brake pads and new rear wheel bearings. pretty easy fix would have been easier if it wasn't 105 degrees here in dallas. thanks again.and yea I don't mind fiddlin with **** if i know i can put it back the way it came!
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the bearings should last over 100k if they are sealed. i have 56k on the belt and bearing and all is fine. just did a 3200 ride last week at 80 mph
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Ive read several with over 1oo k on the belt and still going...
also seen one blow at burn out contest...
also seen one blow at burn out contest...
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From: Sawdust City
Oh yeah, you'll have to replace eventually. My friend had to replace his @ 70k, bad thing is you'll have to do it all, sprockets and belt by that time.