drive belt?
08-15-2007, 08:09 PM
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I have an 03 Sporster and was just wandering how often the drive belt needs to be replaced.
08-15-2007, 08:14 PM
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RE: drive belt?
Normal riding and proper tension, about 100,000 miles. My 96 1200 was still good at 52 K. I've heard of getting the belt to tight would result in breaking.
08-15-2007, 08:52 PM
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RE: drive belt?
Environmental (UV rays, salt air, etc.) and storage conditions can affect belt life.
08-15-2007, 08:55 PM
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RE: drive belt?
You need to replace it every time it breaks.
Before then is just a waste of money.
08-15-2007, 09:09 PM
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RE: drive belt?
Mine broke 3 weeks ago at 10,500 miles. [:@] I had just had a new rear tire put on the bike (150 miles earlier) and suspect the indy overtightened the belt. That made for a 60 mile tow back from BF Egypt.
08-16-2007, 05:59 PM
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RE: drive belt?
Cool, thanks everyone
08-16-2007, 06:17 PM
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RE: drive belt?
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You need to replace it every time it breaks.
Before then is just a waste of money.
Good answer!
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drive belt?
08-15-2007, 08:14 PM
Before then is just a waste of money.
