EMERGENCY DRIVE BELT
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EMERGENCY DRIVE BELT
I just purchased the emergency drive belt to carry on my bike. I thought it would be cheap insurance just in case I should get stuck in the middle of nowhere.
I have a 2003 FLHTCUI with 36,000 miles
Part number 40112-97 it is a 139 tooth belt.
Looking at the belt it is a lot narrower than stock. I guess this is normal and makes installation of the belt easier?
Has anybody had to install one of these on the road? was just curious on your experience.
Doug
I have a 2003 FLHTCUI with 36,000 miles
Part number 40112-97 it is a 139 tooth belt.
Looking at the belt it is a lot narrower than stock. I guess this is normal and makes installation of the belt easier?
Has anybody had to install one of these on the road? was just curious on your experience.
Doug
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Dec 28, 2019, 09:24 AM
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RE: EMERGENCY DRIVE BELT
I have yet to sell one at our store, and can't remember if I ever had one in inventory.
The OEM belt is very reliable, and a sudden failure is only a remote possibility.
Having said that, I did talk to a fellow at a rally once who carried the emergency belt.
He was on a summer-long road trip of thousands of miles. A long stretch of gravel road, put a couple of holes/cuts in the critical areas of the belt, causing it to fail about 100 miles from a dealer.
The belt kit got him to the shop door.
The OEM belt is very reliable, and a sudden failure is only a remote possibility.
Having said that, I did talk to a fellow at a rally once who carried the emergency belt.
He was on a summer-long road trip of thousands of miles. A long stretch of gravel road, put a couple of holes/cuts in the critical areas of the belt, causing it to fail about 100 miles from a dealer.
The belt kit got him to the shop door.
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RE: EMERGENCY DRIVE BELT
I don't have one yet, but I plan to have one for both the EG and the Softail. The only time I was ever stranded by my '95 Roadking was due to a broken belt while we were 400 miles from home. The belt had about 60,000 miles on it.
A friend of mine lost his in Oklahoma City on the way to the 100th Anniversary. He had about 50,000 on his. Oklahoma City Harley is no place to have to have work done. Just an opinion.
130.00 or so seems like cheap insurance to me.
Regards,
Bill
A friend of mine lost his in Oklahoma City on the way to the 100th Anniversary. He had about 50,000 on his. Oklahoma City Harley is no place to have to have work done. Just an opinion.
130.00 or so seems like cheap insurance to me.
Regards,
Bill
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RE: EMERGENCY DRIVE BELT
I had less than 20,000 miles on my 01 FLHR when my son and I decided on a trip up the California Coast. We only had four days. We started from So. Cal and headed north on Hwy 1, before heading in-land and south on 101. On the morning of day four, we both awoke early and were ready to travel the 220 miles to home. So at 6:00 in the motel parking lot, we pushed the bikes away from the building, didn't want to wake the sleeping guests, and fired up. After warming for a few minutes, we shifted into gear. As I slowly released the clutch, I went nowhere. My son had a funny look on his face when he looked at my bike. There on the asphalt lay my 'reliable' drive belt.
I have road side assistance with my insurance, but on Monday there were no shops open within 200 miles to make the repair. So, I mounted my sons Honda and we found a U-Haul dealer. Rented a truck, loaded the bikes and finished the ride in a U-Haul. Up-side, best father - son time in years. The belt didn't break anywhere else on the trip, like at 80 mph running down the 101 the day before. My local dealer replaced the belt for free, "it shouldn't have broken". My dealer said it looked like I had picked up a rock, or something, in the belt. Something I should have seen on inspection. Down side, the cost of the rental. I still don't carry an emergency belt, but I do inspect my belt regularly, and before any long rides.
I have road side assistance with my insurance, but on Monday there were no shops open within 200 miles to make the repair. So, I mounted my sons Honda and we found a U-Haul dealer. Rented a truck, loaded the bikes and finished the ride in a U-Haul. Up-side, best father - son time in years. The belt didn't break anywhere else on the trip, like at 80 mph running down the 101 the day before. My local dealer replaced the belt for free, "it shouldn't have broken". My dealer said it looked like I had picked up a rock, or something, in the belt. Something I should have seen on inspection. Down side, the cost of the rental. I still don't carry an emergency belt, but I do inspect my belt regularly, and before any long rides.
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RE: EMERGENCY DRIVE BELT
I was wondering, regarding picking up stones, etc., in the drive belt, does a lower belt guard really make a difference? I'm asking because the guy I bought my '93 Ultra from had to have a few pulley's and a belt replaced after picking up a couple rocks in his drive belt. He sold the bike to me right after that and I have been thinking about installing a lower belt guard. Silly question............I guess I shoulda done did it, huh?
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No that is a good question. it is a big thing up here in the east. lots of sand on the paved roads. and yes dirt driveways and all it takes is one stone.
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I hope it doesnt take up much space, because you are never going to need it.
(However I am also one of those guys who would rather pay for peace of mind than worry about risk so I understand why you are carrying it.)
(However I am also one of those guys who would rather pay for peace of mind than worry about risk so I understand why you are carrying it.)
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CONGRATULATIONS ....to 18deluxerider for crushing the previous record of 11 years and 9 months for oldest revived thread. A record held by you but for a few days by the way. This new record of 14 years 9 months will be a formidable challenge to break again. Congratulations again to you and more prizes and a new plaque are going to be sent to you in 4- 750 business days.
