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Message started by J Mac on 02/20/23 at 14:21:25

Title: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by J Mac on 02/20/23 at 14:21:25
I bought this low-mileage 2012 last November.  I'm finally getting around to working on it.  When I removed the rear wheel, I saw that the belt had a nice burn down the center of it.  Somebody had dropped a battery screw in the front sprocket cover and never fished it out.  It lodged in there and rubbed on the belt.  Now I need a new one.  Has anybody had success getting one for a good price other than at a dealer?  The one I just saw from Oneida Suzuki was $236.  I'm also annoyed that I have to remove the sprocket to replace the belt.  Why couldn't they have put a touch more clearance in there?  Thanks.

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by Dave on 02/20/23 at 16:37:36
I have been able to get good used ones on eBay very affordably.

Not all of them are in good shape or good deals...you have to watch and wait for a good one.

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by J Mac on 02/20/23 at 17:10:33
Thanks!

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by badwolf on 02/20/23 at 19:13:30
How deep is the cut? If is just on the surface 1/16'' or so it won't bother the kelvar cords, post a picture. If the cut was across the belt, that would be bad.
Also, there are several ways to hold the pulley from turning, but a electric impact is the best. Zips it off in about 5 seconds.

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by J Mac on 02/20/23 at 19:21:58
I was just about to post a picture.  You read my mind.  I was wondering what the jelly in the sandwich was.  It's Kevlar!  The channel that lodged screw caused is throughout the belt.  Thanks for the reply.  I'll edit my first post to include a picture.  


7371627C626078717962100 wrote:
How deep is the cut? If is just on the surface 1/16'' or so it won't bother the kelvar cords, post a picture. If the cut was across the belt, that would be bad.
Also, there are several ways to hold the pulley from turning, but a electric impact is the best. Zips it off in about 5 seconds.

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by Ruttly on 02/20/23 at 20:11:52
J mac , go to the marketplace , see parts for sale by wordet11 , he has 3 used drive belts for sale , always check here first. Or post a want to buy  there in the marketplace.

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by J Mac on 02/20/23 at 20:25:14
Thanks!  I'm glad the marketplace is active.  I hadn't thought of that.


153233332B3E470 wrote:
J mac , go to the marketplace , see parts for sale by wordet11 , he has 3 used drive belts for sale , always check here first. Or post a want to buy  there in the marketplace.

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by badwolf on 02/20/23 at 20:31:47
The kelvar cords run length ways inside the belt. You do not appear to have touched them. ( you can see them from the side )
I would not be worried about the belts strength. The mark is just surface ulgy.
I would put it back on and take a glance at it each time you gas-up to ease your mind.

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by TheSneeze on 02/20/23 at 20:44:04
I have two used belts - one of them has not been removed from the bike (so unknown condition).  I can send you pics of their condition tomorrow.

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by J Mac on 02/20/23 at 20:47:24
Thank you.


716E4B4C464F435049220 wrote:
I have two used belts - one of them has not been removed from the bike (so unknown condition).  I can send you pics of their condition tomorrow.

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by J Mac on 02/20/23 at 20:50:26

5D5F4C524C4E565F574C3E0 wrote:
The kelvar cords run length ways inside the belt. You do not appear to have touched them. ( you can see them from the side )
I would not be worried about the belts strength. The mark is just surface ulgy.
I would put it back on and take a glance at it each time you gas-up to ease your mind.


Thank you, BadWolf.  I might just do that.  The prospect of removing the front sprocket is unpleasant.  I can't believe Suzuki couldn't put another few mm clearance so that you could replace a belt easily.

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/21/23 at 07:10:56
I'd run it. Snot pretty, but it's not compromised.

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by J Mac on 02/21/23 at 07:15:40

7E6167607D7A4B7B4B73616D26140 wrote:
I'd run it. Snot pretty, but it's not compromised.


It's got a nifty racing stripe.

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/21/23 at 09:02:00
Well yes,,yes it does..
Have you solved the clearance issues so it doesn't make it any better?

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by J Mac on 02/21/23 at 16:13:50
It was caused by a screw I found that somebody dropped in the pulley guard and never bothered to fish out.  I bought this bike last November and am just starting to fiddle with it.

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by ohiomoto on 02/21/23 at 18:20:30
That belt should have no problem handling the 25-30 hp these bikes make.    

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by Hiko on 03/04/23 at 00:12:17

2621202624263D26490 wrote:
That belt should have no problem handling the 25-30 hp these bikes make.    

They look massive compared to other larger bikes

Title: Re: #$!#% Belt - Dealer???
Post by J Mac on 03/04/23 at 05:09:41
You're right.  The belts on my HD Dyna and Sportster were more narrow.



596C7F7B737B1E0 wrote:
[quote author=2621202624263D26490 link=1676931685/15#15 date=1677032430]That belt should have no problem handling the 25-30 hp these bikes make.    

They look massive compared to other larger bikes [/quote]

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