DGoebel
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Sounds like a plan, have the 2nd dealer check alignment and tension both. My '13's over 22 k belt looks new.
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Life of the Drive Belt
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Sounds like a plan, have the 2nd dealer check alignment and tension both. My '13's over 22 k belt looks new.
mcurtright
New member
Ok thanks with exception of replacing the rear tire
this particular dealer is the only one to touch it since new
because they suckered me into the maintenance plan
this particular dealer is the only one to touch it since new
because they suckered me into the maintenance plan
safecracker
Active member
I would check the cogs on the belt. As I posted earlier in this thread mine had 80% of these cogs cracked all the way thru. Mike I run my belt.around.120 to 130 lbs. Bruce
IGETAROUND
Active member
belt life
Safecracker, Don't wish you problems, but glad to hear that I'm not the only one with what I consider premature wear from drive belt. Mine gave up the ghost @ 49K, ALL the remaining teeth were cracked all the way through; dropped 19+ out all at once and I too ran my belt in that same kricket range. I was accused of being abusive to my belt; I do ride aggressively.
Will be doing what Mike and others have don and that's lowering the on ground readings down towards 100# on the cricket gauge.
Al in Kazoo
Safecracker, Don't wish you problems, but glad to hear that I'm not the only one with what I consider premature wear from drive belt. Mine gave up the ghost @ 49K, ALL the remaining teeth were cracked all the way through; dropped 19+ out all at once and I too ran my belt in that same kricket range. I was accused of being abusive to my belt; I do ride aggressively.
Will be doing what Mike and others have don and that's lowering the on ground readings down towards 100# on the cricket gauge.
Al in Kazoo
mcurtright
New member
Well I guess my problem wasn't the belt
looks like transmission crapped out. Goes into
gear but won't move forward or reverse. just makes
grinding noise drive pulley on engine side
won't attempt to move :banghead:
looks like transmission crapped out. Goes into
gear but won't move forward or reverse. just makes
grinding noise drive pulley on engine side
won't attempt to move :banghead:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
BELT LIFE ? ? ?
I'm pretty sure the manager you spoke with and used the term " ENCLOSED " wasn't picturing in their mind what the Belt guard we use looks like ..........jmho ..... Mike :thumbup:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
BELT LIFE
RUBBER - ? ...I don't think there is any " rubber " in the Spyder drive belts ..........jmho .... Mike :thumbup:
Buckeye Chuck 54
New member
That is correct.
I have never adjusted or done anything to my belt. My dealer does all my tire changes,
it's a lot easier to hand my card. I don't have a cricket so I don't know what the tension is.
It does seem loose. I check the belt when I change my oil, check each tooth.
The original had a stone poke a hole in the center at 16,000 and was advised to change
it then. But I thought I'd just check it often. That day last year when I heard that noise
I pulled over and a piece of tooth was sticking out of that hole. I pulled it out with my
pliers. I put on Doc's tensioner before all this started but I don't think adding a tensioner
has any bearing in belt life. My second belt has about 38,000 miles on it now. I hope it
lasts as long as the original. Of course the dealer put the BRP belt back on and it cost
about $300, the rear tire was changed at the same time. Just like tires belt mileage
will differ between riders.
Buckeye Chuck 54
I have never adjusted or done anything to my belt. My dealer does all my tire changes,
it's a lot easier to hand my card. I don't have a cricket so I don't know what the tension is.
It does seem loose. I check the belt when I change my oil, check each tooth.
The original had a stone poke a hole in the center at 16,000 and was advised to change
it then. But I thought I'd just check it often. That day last year when I heard that noise
I pulled over and a piece of tooth was sticking out of that hole. I pulled it out with my
pliers. I put on Doc's tensioner before all this started but I don't think adding a tensioner
has any bearing in belt life. My second belt has about 38,000 miles on it now. I hope it
lasts as long as the original. Of course the dealer put the BRP belt back on and it cost
about $300, the rear tire was changed at the same time. Just like tires belt mileage
will differ between riders.
Buckeye Chuck 54
r1100rider
New member
it could be enclosed and heat wouldn’t be an issue if they used fine lovers or screen that would keep out the gravel ,I lost a belt and a days ride lucky it was in was in my driveway when it happened. It took some doing but I was able to get a spare belt zip tied to the frame under the panels without blocking anything I may never need it but it sure is a good piece of mind it wouldn’t be that hard to install roadside except tension adjustment but you sure could ride home and adjust later
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