2007-01-03 11:51:07 · 4 answers · asked by abang187 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
The only time you need to replace the v-belt is when you notice a decrease in top speed,the belt will get thinner and will not ride as high on the pulley. The other thing you need to watch for is the motor revving out without any increase in speed,the belt slips from being worn out or it is glazed from heat.
2007-01-03 15:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The common and easiest answer is "check your owners manual for service schedule", But I have never liked that answer.
My Honda Reflex manual says to change the drive belt every 12000 miles, but I've heard they have been breaking sooner then 12000 miles.
Therefore, I have been checking the belt every 4000 miles, just to check. So far at 10,000 miles, I'm still within my wear tolerance, but I have noticed a lot more belt dust inside the case. So I'll change it before spring during the winter off season.
My Elite SA50 should have the belt changed every 10,000 miles, but I don't think that bike will get to 10,000 miles any time soon.
2007-01-03 12:31:11 · answer #2 · answered by csburridge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no set time to change the belt.
Depending on how much abuse the belt receives is the deciding factor.
Check it once a season, or at each tune-up/oil change.
2007-01-03 12:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have received two good answers, but, if you would like more
post your questions on the forum at www.scooterbbs.com and/or
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2007-01-03 14:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋