Drive belt damage
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Anaheim, CA
Looks alright to me. I've got 70K+. If you're really concerned, carry a spare belt and the tools you need to swap it on the side of the road. It's a lot easier to swap belts on a Sport than it is on a Big Twin.
...Edit; after looking at it again, that belt is ****ing fine dude, keep ripping.
...Edit; after looking at it again, that belt is ****ing fine dude, keep ripping.
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From: Bedford UK
First priority is to find what has caused that and rectify it! I had stone damage on a belt many years ago and kept riding, but also checked regularly. Quite different damage to yours, but eventually mine began to spread, so I replaced it then. If you are about to set off on a long tour it might be a good idea to replace it, but if your trips are mostly shorter ones, ride on!
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From: Philly PA
If you take long road trips it may be worth replacing and keeping that one as a spare. A lot of dealers don't stock belts and if one breaks on the road you could get stuck.
And I agree on looking for a cause
And I agree on looking for a cause
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Anaheim, CA
Looks alright to me. I've got 70K+. If you're really concerned, carry a spare belt and the tools you need to swap it on the side of the road. It's a lot easier to swap belts on a Sport than it is on a Big Twin.
...Edit; after looking at it again, that belt is ****ing fine dude, keep ripping.
...Edit; after looking at it again, that belt is ****ing fine dude, keep ripping.
Didn't even notice the big *** cut on the side of the belt. Yeah, I'd swap that out and find out what cause it. Goofed on my last post, I wouldn't ride on that for more than a week or so.
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