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 What The Heck Is Going On With My Belt???
Just noticed this today. Every. Single. Tooth. Has an abrasion. The picture makes it look like gouges, but it’s more like abrasion. But how is it EVERY tooth???
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Last edited by Peter Aawen; 06-01-2023 at 08:36 PM.
Reason: Fixed attach display ;-)
~~2010 RS SE5 My first Spidey, but not my first ride~~
The trigger’s been pulled. We have to
get there before the hammer falls.
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What The Heck Is Going On With My Belt???
Just noticed this today. Every. Single. Tooth. Has an abrasion. The picture makes it look like gouges, but it’s more like abrasion. But how is it EVERY tooth???
IMG_5689.jpg
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 06-01-2023 at 08:36 PM.
Reason: Fixed attach display after merged duplicate threads ;-)
~~2010 RS SE5 My first Spidey, but not my first ride~~
The trigger’s been pulled. We have to
get there before the hammer falls.
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Are the gouges on the inside or outside of the belt ??
If it is on the inside, maybe the belt is partially riding on the flange.
Can you take a pic of the sprocket too ??
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As the famous Yogi Berra once said,
"This is like deja vu all over again".
(See other duplicate post for my reply).
SIGNATURE PIC CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION
2016 Toyota Sienna SE - hers
2002 BMW 325i - his
1994 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Sportside Z71 - whoevers vehicle is in the shop
2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Vivid Black) - his
2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited - hers
2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Pearl White) - hers (SOLD 02/29/20)
2011 Tao Tao 50 - whoevers bike is in the shop
2007 Reinell 186 FNS - the dog's
1995 Fleetwood Flair 27R - EVERYBODY'S !
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Also check both sprockets all the way around for damage or debris lodged between the teeth.
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I had that on the belt on my 2015 and found a stone caught in the grove of the rear sprocket. I removed it and never had a problem with the belt for next 40,000 miles I owned it. That belt is still on the bike and working today with the new owner.
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It’s on the outside edge. Guess it’s time to pull the Tupperware . . .
~~2010 RS SE5 My first Spidey, but not my first ride~~
The trigger’s been pulled. We have to
get there before the hammer falls.
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Small rock caught in one of the sprockets. Probably not even there any more. At some point every belt tooth passes over every sprocket tooth and that is why it is all the way around.
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UPDATE . . . Found a hard blob of road tar stuck in the rear sprocket exactly in line with the marks on the belt. Knocked it out with a couple smacks with my hand on the end of a screwdriver.
~~2010 RS SE5 My first Spidey, but not my first ride~~
The trigger’s been pulled. We have to
get there before the hammer falls.
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Excellent. I will put that in the bank. 
Belt showing signs of getting munched.
Check both sprockets all the way around for damage or debris lodged between the teeth.
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Check both sprockets. You may have picked up a small pebble or some other type of debris that has stuck on the teeth of one of the sprockets.
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Glad you found the problem. And, don't worry about your belt. The damage is very minimal.... more cosmetic than anything else. Those belts are VERY tough.
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How much play should there be in the belt when just pushing down on it? Should it be very tight, 1/4" or looser? Trying to get a general idea here.
2020 RTL
Last edited by bikerbillone; 06-03-2023 at 06:13 AM.
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 Originally Posted by bikerbillone
How much play should there be in the belt when just pushing down on it? Should it be very tight, 1/4" or looser? Trying to get a general idea here.
2020 RTL
Get yourself a Krikit II, and test it that way! 160-180 seems to be a good area to start at, with tire on the ground. Good luck
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 06-03-2023 at 08:28 AM.
Reason: kwitkit... ;-)
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Last edited by Isopedella; 06-03-2023 at 12:49 PM.
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Originally Posted by Isopedella
I liked the older versions that had a slit in the top of the rubber so it would hold on your finger and you could press straight in. On some applications that was the only way to use it without removing panels.
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Originally Posted by bikerbillone
How much play should there be in the belt when just pushing down on it? Should it be very tight, 1/4" or looser? Trying to get a general idea here.
2020 RTL
BikerBill, not sure about play when you push on it, but a twist of 45-90 degrees seems a common measure.
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Last edited by Peter Aawen; 06-03-2023 at 06:35 PM.
2013 RT Ltd Pearl White
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Originally Posted by Peter Aawen
But only if you do it in the middle of the longest free length of belt between the pulleys Pete. 
I've seen some complaining about still needing to loosen their belts cos they couldn't twist it much at all just ahead of the rear pulley, only even with my damaged hands I could twist it almost 180° further along in the middle of the chord!! 
Pushing it up or down often won't move it enough to give you an accurate indicator of tension, while twisting it up to 90° will; but you've really gotta try that twist thing in the right place, or it might not be a good indicator either! 
Ahhhhhh yes….good catch, Peter……thanks
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Just purchased a “new” 2018 RTL from a cousin who lives on a dirt drive. I’ve got the rear wheel off for tier replacement and noticed an almost identical mark on the belt. I have about 1/8 mile of gravel on my access road and always keep speed low on my “old” 2015 F3. As part of my upgrades to the RTL, I’m adding La Monster’s Missing Belt Guard. With my driveway and likely future Canada/AK trip(s) I’m betting that’s a wise addition.
 
Spyder daily driver - 2015 F3S magnesium - grocery getter
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Front Tires - 175/55R-15 Yokohama AVID S34FA SL
Rear - General Altima RT45
Spyder touring buddy (White-Whale) - 2018 RTL pearlescent white - set up for touring and local dates with SWMBO.
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Front Tires - Stock Kendas
Rear - General Altima RT45
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