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Rod Bod
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Can anyone tell me how long a V-Rod drive belt should last - miles or timescale? Mine is nearly 8 y o & 28,000 mls.
RB
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BaZa®
Deceased Member
Re: Drive belt - when to replace?
John it may be different on a V Rod but my belt was replaced [not broken] at circa 38K [rear pulley looked shagged] bikes now just done 70k with 30k + on the second belt. I think it is just a matter of inspection of belt and pulleys to determine replacement unless it breaks. :wink:
Has been said on here, Phil [USA] has seen 100k on the same belt.
I wouldn't put an age or mileage on the replacement mate just inspect and take it from there.
John it may be different on a V Rod but my belt was replaced [not broken] at circa 38K [rear pulley looked shagged] bikes now just done 70k with 30k + on the second belt. I think it is just a matter of inspection of belt and pulleys to determine replacement unless it breaks. :wink:
Has been said on here, Phil [USA] has seen 100k on the same belt.
I wouldn't put an age or mileage on the replacement mate just inspect and take it from there.
girlyglide
Registered User
Re: Drive belt - when to replace?
wot he said (above).
If it ain't broke don't mend it. I've got over 80,000 on the original belt and still going strong. Guess that's f*cked it saying that then:60277EB7B04744289C0
wot he said (above).
If it ain't broke don't mend it. I've got over 80,000 on the original belt and still going strong. Guess that's f*cked it saying that then:60277EB7B04744289C0
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grbrown
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Re: Drive belt - when to replace?
I've seen claims on US forums of them going round the clock. However there are various things to consider. I did a major rebuild of my bike at 30k or so miles and replaced mine then, plus the rear pulley. That was a precaution, everything was apart at the time and I was investing in serious performance improvements, so wanted a fresh lease of life.
I have subsequently replaced that belt because it suffered stone damage, which after about 4k miles (since discovering the wound) started showing signs if distress. I wanted to avoid being stranded if it broke, so replaced that one.
A further consideration is wear to the pulleys, especially the rear one. I have seen teeth very much out of shape and badly worn down, so slippage of the belt was a real possibility.
Finally the belt can be damaged by split teeth, bits coming off etc. So for your own, inspect belt and rear pulley condition and take a judgement. Age alone is not a consideration that I have come across. If all looks well inspect regularly, keep tension correct and enjoy!
I've seen claims on US forums of them going round the clock. However there are various things to consider. I did a major rebuild of my bike at 30k or so miles and replaced mine then, plus the rear pulley. That was a precaution, everything was apart at the time and I was investing in serious performance improvements, so wanted a fresh lease of life.
I have subsequently replaced that belt because it suffered stone damage, which after about 4k miles (since discovering the wound) started showing signs if distress. I wanted to avoid being stranded if it broke, so replaced that one.
A further consideration is wear to the pulleys, especially the rear one. I have seen teeth very much out of shape and badly worn down, so slippage of the belt was a real possibility.
Finally the belt can be damaged by split teeth, bits coming off etc. So for your own, inspect belt and rear pulley condition and take a judgement. Age alone is not a consideration that I have come across. If all looks well inspect regularly, keep tension correct and enjoy!
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Rod Bod
Guest
Re: Drive belt - when to replace?
Cheers guys, all looks well although the belt guard doesn't really help here. Guess I'll keep on having a look at every wash & scrub up, but maybe it's time I put it up on the stand, unbolted the belt guard and had a proper look, just for peace of mind.
RB
Cheers guys, all looks well although the belt guard doesn't really help here. Guess I'll keep on having a look at every wash & scrub up, but maybe it's time I put it up on the stand, unbolted the belt guard and had a proper look, just for peace of mind.
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grbrown
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Re: Drive belt - when to replace?
That's a great idea. I've just done it to Buttercup, my Buell!
That's a great idea. I've just done it to Buttercup, my Buell!
Re: Drive belt - when to replace?
As said previously, just keep an eye on things really.
A mates '87 Superglide nearly 80k mileage on original belt; so thats time and distance.
My own '05 Street Rod, 48K and adjusted once!
Then again I've of heard of original and replacement belts failing with v.low mileages, but on the whole I think very reliable and cleaner and longer lasting than chains and spockets.
And the more recent models are fitted with very narrow looking belts, but the MoCo claim they're just as strong.
As said previously, just keep an eye on things really.
A mates '87 Superglide nearly 80k mileage on original belt; so thats time and distance.
My own '05 Street Rod, 48K and adjusted once!
Then again I've of heard of original and replacement belts failing with v.low mileages, but on the whole I think very reliable and cleaner and longer lasting than chains and spockets.
And the more recent models are fitted with very narrow looking belts, but the MoCo claim they're just as strong.
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grbrown
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Re: Drive belt - when to replace?
With the previous 1 1/2" wide belts the factory offered a heavy duty belt for sidecars. With the latest narrow belt they don't, so we must indeed conclude they are a great deal stronger than earlier belts! :wink:
With the previous 1 1/2" wide belts the factory offered a heavy duty belt for sidecars. With the latest narrow belt they don't, so we must indeed conclude they are a great deal stronger than earlier belts! :wink: