Gez
Club Member
For the purpose of keeping stamps in the service book, I got my FXLR Low Rider serviced by a local independant motorcycle workshop. They have a good reputation and look after some customers Harleys. I also asked them to put a new rear tyre on. That was not long before I garaged the bike for the winter, but I did suspect something was not right with the drive belt alignment.
Took the bike for a ride, two up today, and out of interest, took a closer look at the belt. See photo 11. The belt is rubbing on outer edge. I know it should run close to the outer side of the pulley, but shouldn't rub, should it? Image 10 shows the rubbing marks. Image 5 shows the other side of the belt, untouched.
Other, more serious problem. Every alternate tooth on the inner edge of the belt shows heavy marks on the rear, inner side of alternate teeth, (upper run) One or two are showing slight fraying.
Gonna ring the garage tomorrow for them to take a look and start by proper realignment. What's the prognosis re the inner markings? Maybe a damaged pulley tooth/teeth?
Gonna see what they say but will probably end up sorting myself. I'm hoping belt remains serviceable. Btw, front pulley looks clean and fine.
Help/advice/reassurance etc would be appreciated. Thanks
Took the bike for a ride, two up today, and out of interest, took a closer look at the belt. See photo 11. The belt is rubbing on outer edge. I know it should run close to the outer side of the pulley, but shouldn't rub, should it? Image 10 shows the rubbing marks. Image 5 shows the other side of the belt, untouched.
Other, more serious problem. Every alternate tooth on the inner edge of the belt shows heavy marks on the rear, inner side of alternate teeth, (upper run) One or two are showing slight fraying.
Gonna ring the garage tomorrow for them to take a look and start by proper realignment. What's the prognosis re the inner markings? Maybe a damaged pulley tooth/teeth?
Gonna see what they say but will probably end up sorting myself. I'm hoping belt remains serviceable. Btw, front pulley looks clean and fine.
Help/advice/reassurance etc would be appreciated. Thanks
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