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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Nicks in drive belt normal? /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1634598609 Message started by Neil on 10/18/21 at 16:10:06 |
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Title: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by Neil on 10/18/21 at 16:10:06 front pulley teeth look ok, but rear pulley teeth and belt have evident nicks. How normal? Belt is a real annoying squealer |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by Neil on 10/18/21 at 16:11:47 Better shot of belt nicks |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by TheSneeze on 10/18/21 at 16:40:23 Looks like small bits of road grime/pebbles. I see the same issue on a Subaru vbelt in my Baja Bug. Sand and bits of dirt sticking in the rubber. |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by ohiomoto on 10/18/21 at 18:06:08 1C0326212B222E3D244F0 wrote:
----------------- Care to share pictures of some of your toys sometime??? A lot of us here are interested in cool stuff. |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by Neil on 10/18/21 at 20:01:21 Normal, or worrisome, you think? |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by TheSneeze on 10/18/21 at 22:35:02 I think it's normal, but you should pick that stuff out. If it accumulates too much, replace the belt. Clean the pulley if you replace the belt. |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by TheSneeze on 10/18/21 at 22:36:22 6661606664667D66090 wrote:
----------------- Care to share pictures of some of your toys sometime??? A lot of us here are interested in cool stuff. [/quote] Not to derail the thread, but here is the baja... |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by Tocsik on 10/19/21 at 07:33:56 Also not to derail, but that's a sweet buggy. I grew up in the East County of San Diego where Baja Bugs were abundant. And yours is tight. |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by Serowbot on 10/19/21 at 08:25:04 Scrub that belt with a brass bristle brush... |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by badwolf on 10/19/21 at 12:48:50 Those look like metal shavings. Most likley from wear on the front pulley. That is why they had to weld it. You have a huge belt alignment issue. Never seen one that bad before. |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by Eegore on 10/19/21 at 12:54:30 "Those look like metal shavings. Most likley from wear on the front pulley. That is why they had to weld it. You have a huge belt alignment issue. Never seen one that bad before." I was thinking the same. I've been through plenty of dirt on my bike and the belt didn't get that type /consistency of buildup. I recall seeing on here a pretty jacked up pulley from abnormal wear, almost sharpening the teeth on it. Would it be best to check the integrity/alignment of the rear pulley as well? I'd think this bike is a good candidate for a front pulley replacement and a rear bushing upgrade. |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by Tocsik on 10/19/21 at 13:00:24 2B3D2A372F3A372C580 wrote:
There's your best advice. Do that and see if anything comes back. Brass brushes are pretty soft and great to have around. |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by Neil on 10/19/21 at 13:02:54 Thanks very, very much gents. I think the belt photograph is misleading. That's not actually stuff, it is shreds of the belt material itself. Dave will eventually send me a front pulley. How can I find out more about the bushing upgrade, and where to get the parts? This absolutely feels like something I have to take to a mechanic. I presume the rear wheel Hass to be raised in free for belt alignment? And of course disassembled for bushing replacement? I've never seen any of our Boulevards on a retail available rear stand. and looking at some recommended rear stands, I don't see how they will connect to our bikes. Anybody got pictures for a knucklehead? |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by Eegore on 10/19/21 at 13:11:57 Bike lift thread: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1100379341 Rear pulley upgrade thread, I believe these have been sold here on the Marketplace, also Dave had another version that is on one of my bikes and works fine. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1561964431 Marketplace pulley spacer: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1563725075 |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by badwolf on 10/19/21 at 13:52:36 Neil said - I think the belt photograph is misleading. That's not actually stuff, it is shreds of the belt material itself. That is even worse! The belt should NOT be wearing off pieces like that. Scrape some off and see if a magnet will pick them up, if it does, there not belt. Grab your rear pulley and try to wobble it sideways, it should barely move. If it moves a lot you need the double row bearing upgrade. ( and a new front pulley ) |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by zipidachimp on 10/19/21 at 20:35:12 never mind the toys, I want that garage!!!! Cheers! |
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Title: Re: Nicks in drive belt normal? Post by TheSneeze on 10/19/21 at 22:28:07 That is my attached garage. I have a 1000 sq ft shop in the backyard where I do all my work! |
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