Had a small screw from my front pulley loosen and get caught in the belt. It punctured a small hole.It happened with about 20,000 miles on it, have about 75000 on it now. The belt isholding up just fine. Fully expect to get well over 100,000 miles on the belt.

 

Probably no need to change the belt. In 1997 my RK had a center puncture from a rock, I fixed it, and at 110k that belt is still on the bike. The fix looks like it did 10 years ago.

1. Remove the rock fragments completely using a knife and blow the puncture area thoroughly with compressed air.
2. Mix some JB Weld or other epoxy and apply it liberally to the puncture, working it in well and leaving some on the inside and outside of the belt.
3. Put a small section of plastic food wrap on the inside of the belt at the puncture.
4. Roll the belt over the rear pulley. The epoxy will form to the shape of the pulley and the plastic wrap will keep it from sticking to the pulley.
5. Let cure for at least 24 hours, then remove the majority of the plastic wrap. Some will stay fixed to the cured epoxy, of course, but will wear down in time.

That's all there is to it. It worked for me and should work for you.