Drive belt and gravel roads.

[r1100rider]

Thanks Folks for the replies! I was concerned enough that I was going to investigate a chain drive conversion. I believe I saw one on a Spyder on YouTube once??I've had 3 Harleys and 2 had belt drive and never any problems with the belts whatsoever, only requiring adjustments every 25,000 miles or so.Just for the fun of it, what does a belt cost and is it easily replaced? What does a Dealer typically get to replace one?Sam

belt is an easy replacement you don't have to pull the swingarm like a Harley

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

for a belt that probably costs 10 bucks to make. Like everyone else said just take it slow on the driveway and you will be fine. Can i have a google map image from anyone that has to drive more than 2 miles from their house to the nearest paved road?

:yikes:......Are you kidding ....In Vermont there are lots of people who may drive 5 + miles to get to pavement ....Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bogie]

I have 1.5 miles to the nearest "paved" road.
Yes I have caught a couple of rocks in the belt and it makes a
loud popping sound. I just check the belt often to make sure it is
still intact

 

[SpyderBandit]

I have a good 4 miles of gravel road to get to the Trans Canada Hwy and another 1/2 mile once I'm at work. Not had a problem yet. If I do the Spyder would have to go as its no use if I can't ride to work.

 

[latony007]

Hey Tony, 1.1 miles of gravel road from my home on top of Brock Mtn (its on Google) to the only paved road off of it. My wife and I both have STL's and have just purchased the "missing gravel guard" for $35. each. It is good and cheap insurance item since I would rather be riding without the worry about my speed when I come and go (our 4 combined miles).
I came off the HD to alleviate stress !

i looked up brock mountain NY and there is nothing there, not even a farm. Are you in downsville? its hard for me to understand all you guys having miles of gravel road to travel. I live in socal so i have to go 30 miles + to even find a gravel road

 

[FieldTester]

i looked up brock mountain NY and there is nothing there, not even a farm. Are you in downsville? its hard for me to understand all you guys having miles of gravel road to travel. I live in socal so i have to go 30 miles + to even find a gravel road

OK, so now you found me. I like where I live, not being the social type !