I just can't imagine how one would change the belt on the side of the road without the proper tools. I just don't see it happening at all. If I am wrong, I'll eat the crow, but I can't see how it would be a practical temporary repair.

Is there anyone, anyone out there that has used this kind of fix before.....anyone at all???? I am not talking about the folks trying to sell it. I am talking about real riders that have used this product.

If I were you Doc, I'd forget about it.

 

Only belt I have had break was in my driveway, as stated, rock push through left a hole from previous owner rides, finally tore apart and as jagged/ragged as it was this would not have worked.

 

I bought 2 new 1985 FLHTC Electra Glides as soon as they came out. Harley didn't give the Emergency Belt with the new Rubber Glides. They did offer the belt kit as an accessory in the Accessory catalog. In the kit, the belt has a connecting "V" connection with holes drilled in the teeth along the "V". There were 4 metal dowels that were inserted in the holes to secure the belt when looped over the drive and rear wheel pulleys. In the instructions, you were warned to not drive over 50 MPH and less than 50 miles. (I bought one to have, just in case). It was a waste of my money.

Harley offered a Drive belt on the 1984 FLHS (One year Special Edition Electra Glide). It was the only year of 4 speed solid mount Shovelhead Electra Glide. It was offered the year before the EVO Rubber Glide with the 5 speed Transmission and Belt drive Came out.

There are several ways for a belt to break, but most don't' break.
I had my 1985 Electra Glide strip the teeth off the belt at 86,000 miles. But this was after I installed, what is now called a Stage Two Kit.
I was pulling the front wheel off the ground in third gear at over 70 MPH. But I was still able to creep home on just the belt. I checked the belts and found the teeth on the drive pulley had a concave indentation that cut the teeth. I had to replace the pulley. I was also told that I needed to apply belt dressing to moisturize the belt, periodical.
I also had a friend get a rock stuck in the belt at 92,000 miles. It cut the belt in half.
I had 142,000 miles on the same belt with my 1989 Ultra before I replaced it with my 1998. I had 156,000 on it when it was totaled. Both were the original belts. Harley has tested belts and have had belts last over 500,000 miles. They last a long time if proper care. Any Emergency Belt Kit is just playing on fear of breakage, and a waste of money (IMO).

 

I had one of these belts save my *** last year coming home from Daytona. The belt on my deuce broke and one guy we were riding with had the emergency belt, it made it about 50 miles home... I wouldn't have wanted to go any farther though... Not a bad idea for a road trip

 

I'm with 99er.....skip it and have help on speed dial.

 

Broke a few myself. Mostly due to hard takeoff's and one from adjusting it too tight.

 

You can keep the Emergency Bet Kit.
I'll just keep my AAA Premier with RV coverage.
It tows me to the dealer and I'm a happy camper.
Good for local and Road Trips.

 

Another factor of going to a narrower belt is widening the tire/rim assembly. Instead of widening the rear suspension arm, they narrow the pulley and belt.

 

Just bought the 911 Emergency Belt Kit..

Labor Day 2011 sat for 3.5hours to be towed 25 miles, then the idiot tow didn't strap the bike down corretly long story short, - new front fender, PIA !!!!

Progressive Insurance was great No Cost but dang, had one of these 30min. I would have been home !

 

I agree.Seems like you would have loosen the axle so the belt ends can be pulled together.Then the belt guard would also have to be removed.

If the belt breaks,where does it go?Does it just fly off somewhere down the road or will it get crammed up in the primary case,etc-?

Also I would think the link could only be used on a clean straight break.What if the belt broke uneven and the ends had to be cut straight,is the belt going to be long enough?