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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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I have an 03 Sporster and was just wandering how often the drive belt needs to be replaced.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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Normal riding and proper tension, about 100,000 miles. My 96 1200 was still good at 52 K. I've heard of getting the belt to tight would result in breaking.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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Environmental (UV rays, salt air, etc.) and storage conditions can affect belt life.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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You need to replace it every time it breaks. Before then is just a waste of money.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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Mine broke 3 weeks ago at 10,500 miles. [:@] I had just had a new rear tire put on the bike (150 miles earlier) and suspect the indy overtightened the belt. That made for a 60 mile tow back from BF Egypt.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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Cool, thanks everyone
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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ORIGINAL: xxxflhrci

You need to replace it every time it breaks. Before then is just a waste of money.
Good answer!
 
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