Drive Belt Life
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My new Sporty is the first bike I've had with a drive belt instead of a chain. I think it's great to have a rear wheel without chain lube slung all over it!
I was wondering how long a drive belt lasts. In the past I've usually had to replace chains after about 12,000 miles or so. How many miles are ya'll getting from your belts, and what are the signs that it's time to replace?
Thanks,
CBR
I was wondering how long a drive belt lasts. In the past I've usually had to replace chains after about 12,000 miles or so. How many miles are ya'll getting from your belts, and what are the signs that it's time to replace?
Thanks,
CBR
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RE: Drive Belt Life
I got about 65,000 out of a belt on a Roadking, and it had a rock hole in the middle of it for a long time before it finally gave up.
Wife had 47,000 miles on a Low Rider and the belt was still in good shape.
Regards,
Bill
Wife had 47,000 miles on a Low Rider and the belt was still in good shape.
Regards,
Bill
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RE: Drive Belt Life
i met a guy tonight with an awesome 95 sportster with lots of engine work done..dynoed at 115 hp/121fpt..he broke 2 belts within 150 miles from all the power the bike has..he converted to chain drive..
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RE: Drive Belt Life
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i met a guy tonight with an awesome 95 sportster with lots of engine work done..dynoed at 115 hp/121fpt..he broke 2 belts within 150 miles from all the power the bike has..he converted to chain drive..
i met a guy tonight with an awesome 95 sportster with lots of engine work done..dynoed at 115 hp/121fpt..he broke 2 belts within 150 miles from all the power the bike has..he converted to chain drive..
Still sounds a little extreme as far as belt life.
Number of guys are running 105+ RWHP built SE 103" engines in their bikes with belt drives, and I haven't heard of problems.
Guess it depends on your driving habits as well.
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RE: Drive Belt Life
he has alot done to this bike its really nice..he has over 20 grand into it between paint and all the engine mods and other accessories..i saw both of the belts hanging in the garage,one of them had alot of the teeth ripped right off of it..the bike is for sale also..he didnt say how much
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