snuffcityrider
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I pulled the left side cover off to check the oil and noticed that there is some fine black shavings on the motor from the belt. Is this normal wear, or is the belt in need of alignment. Thanks.
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Belt shavings
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NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
If your belt is running wide at the back sprocket, it can cause this. One thing I have found is that the belt will try to run hard to the left, but will be limited by the front flange, so it will not look far out of alignment at the rear. BRP's spec is a minimum of 1/32" rear clearance, but it does not like much more than that. Try to stay close to 1/32" - 1/16", IMO. Check to make sure the belt isn't riding hard against either the the front or rear sprocket flange. If the belt is way off to the right in back, I suppose you could get shavings up front, too, but that much right misalignment will usually show as black marks and shavings on the rear sprocket flange. If all seems to be in proper alignment, clean it off and keep an eye on it. Could be just an accumulation over time, but should be minimal.
-Scotty
Belt Flakes
How many miles are on your unit??:dontknow:It is normal for a new Spyder belt to throw some flakes......the amount will decrease and eventually stop as your riding increases.
If it increases over time instead of decreases ,belt alignment should be checked.My unit stopped throwing flakes around 500 miles.Belt has stayed at proper tension and maintains a 1/32 clearance......Unit approaching 5000 Miles.
How many miles are on your unit??:dontknow:It is normal for a new Spyder belt to throw some flakes......the amount will decrease and eventually stop as your riding increases.
If it increases over time instead of decreases ,belt alignment should be checked.My unit stopped throwing flakes around 500 miles.Belt has stayed at proper tension and maintains a 1/32 clearance......Unit approaching 5000 Miles.
snuffcityrider
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Only 400 miles so far, thanks, I'll keep an eye on it.
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