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Has anyone else thought to use Teflon / silicone spray on their Spyder's drive belt ?
I just thought I'd put it out there ! I've been using it on others now the Spyder for the past 6 months and never had any type of problem at all …
Simply spray it on …. wipe off the excess … let it sit over-night to soak in and there you go … No mess and all too easy ! :yes: :clap: ;)
Why would you do this?
Good question.
I have heard of belt dressing on V belts but not sure about cogged belts. please explain the reason for doing this.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Joe
NOT a good idea.
Especially not with anything that really "soaks in", which would weaken the belt over time.
I suspect what is really happening is that the solvents are evaporating and only the dry lubricant is left.
I see no reason to apply a dry lubricant to a "toothed" belt like that.
Teflon (PTFE) and silicone are two different things.
You could put a little PB&J on it too but it won't help it any. (just razzing you a little) Do your belt a favor and run it dry and keep it adjusted for the rest of it's life. It will return the favor by giving you a long service life. Ask SpyderAnn how long a belt lasts.
Each to their own then ...suit yourselves ...
I ask again:Quote:
Originally Posted by fatenhappy
What do you think this accomplishes ??
If you don't really know what it DOES, you should not be doing it.
And "Some guy told me......" is not a good reason either.
IMO … most anything that reduces heat, drag and friction has got to be a good thing (within reason)Quote:
Originally Posted by Easy Rider
If in doubt very gingerly try touching your drive belt after a modest run just too see how hot it really does get on a day of mid to average temperatures … you will be amazed …
I certainly don't come from a back ground of " .. If you don't really know what it DOES, you should not be doing it .." rather than … does this have an improved or adverse effect ?
I draw comparisons to other heavy laden drive belt situations such as your car's cooling systems, again your car's air conditioner, even a conveyer belt … All produce heat and all get that heat as a result of friction. If not these working belts wouldn't occasionally slip as a direct result of stretching due to stressors and heat and eventually wear out …
Just because its not be thought about before doesn't mean it shouldn't be … After all, why do they produce drive belt lubricants normally in the form of a heavy white oil base, if I am totally wrong !
Apologise up front … I have no clew as to what PB&J is !Quote:
Originally Posted by 2dogs
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Originally Posted by fatenhappy
If I recall the 'Americanism' properly, then PB&J = Peanut Butter & Jelly. :roflblack: :thumbup:
A common "drive belt" won't work without some friction on the pulley that it drives.Quote:
Originally Posted by fatenhappy
That doesn't apply so much to a toothed belt like the Spyder has.
I have no good idea what "drive belt lubricant" is really supposed to be used for but I suspect some application that is MUCH larger than a motor vehicle.
I think it is pretty good evidence that NO maker of ANY motor vehicle of any type recommends "lubricating" any of their drive belts.
FWIW, there is a Can Am bulletin and maybe more that has you apply a small dab of their multi purpose grease to the pulley teeth to lube the belt.
Just joking with you, but I have heard of what PMK is talking about. A small, and I mean a SMALL, dab of grease on the belt has been reported as not being harmful and possibly a good thing. Just a personal thought, I would guess you'd want to run it dry so as not to be collecting any dirt or dust that could tend to degrade your belt and sprocket over time like micro grains of polishing compound.Quote:
Originally Posted by fatenhappy
That's one good reason NOT to do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2dogs
Another is: Once you tell people it is OK to put "stuff" on their belts, that will open the flood gates to all KINDS of stuff........that they heard was OK to use.
Some of it might actually attack the material the belt is made out of and cause it to fail prematurely.
You can't fix stupid, but if careful you can minimize it.
On my 2010, I do this about every 1000-2000 miles. It stops the belt from squealing.Quote:
Originally Posted by PMK
I can only guess you are not a happy camper by the insults you keep throwing!Quote:
Originally Posted by Easy Rider
If you took the time to read my original post I did ask … 'has anyone else thought to try it?' … ' You can't fix stupid, but if careful you can minimize it. ' !
Mate …. if you can't make other than derogatory comments … DON'T! … Excuse me for thinking or suggesting!
Try reading some of the Tech Bulletins from Can Am etc … !
Consider both of you warned, insulting members isn’t tolerated.Quote:
Originally Posted by fatenhappy