With 82,000 on it i would say its at its end.Even if it looks in perfect shape just keep in mind when it breaks your done.tow job home or to nearest dealer.very expensive job at a dealer.I have always heard that around 75,000 miles is the life span of a drive belt.

 

Adding to my earlier post, if most of your riding is reasonably local I would leave well alone, but taking note of ohioflhs' post above. Some of these belts have managed really big mileages. If on the other hand you have another coast-to-coast or similar major ride planned, change it along with both pulleys!

 

REPAIR SHOP JUST CALLED BELT NEEDS REPLACEMENT AT 49,00 MILES. "NEVER HAD TO REPLACE ONE BEFORE" guess it's premature death.

 

If the teeth are " lifting " there is a good chance that belt was run to loose. Proper belt adjustment is the key to them living a long life.