Drive belt missing a couple of teeth...

[HighwayHum72]

I noticed that my drive belt is missing 2 teeth. I have still been riding, albeit more gently, but I wanted to see if you guys ride belts that have a tooth or two missing. The back of the belt and the flat surface are not ripped or frayed. I have a replacement belt on the way so I intend to change it but I'm just curious to see what other riders do when a tooth breaks off.
Thanks.

 

[HighwayHum72]

I agree, I like the sound of having a perfectly intact belt. I recently purchased a Buell belt from ebay. You can find them at most Harley Dealers for around 200 bucks give or take. If you search google for Buell Service near you, all of the dealers that still work on them will come up.

 

[HighwayHum72]

I know, right? In my area some dealers have moved away from Buell and others still offer service and parts. I opt to do the maintenance i.e. oil change, belts, mods, etc.. myself to save a lot of money. For example a complete standard maintenance package specific to Buell at a Harley dealer consists of fluid flush and change, critical fastener check, chassis lube, cable adjustment, and complete bike inspection, mechanic report and recommendations will cost a little over $400. No thanks bro! I just did my own oil and primary change using a wal-mart supertech filter and rotella synthetic 5w-40 for about $24. Anyways, here's a pic of my belt with a couple of missing teeth.

 

[rchuff]

All I can say is O-BOY!

 

[ToneTheMoan]

Hey Chicago and that one in England just stopped doing Buell stuff! seriously!! Lol

 

[Cooter]

I would ride almost anything, I'd really worry about that one. Is that a belt guard in the pic? I hope so. If it strips out your just stranded, no biggie.

If it breaks, you could be going to the hospital with a huge gash in the back of your right thigh. Bad day.

 

[HighwayHum72]

You're right, I'm just going to replace the belt instead of having any concern whatsoever in the back of my mind. All belt guards are in place and untouched. Wouldn't want a nasty flesh wound like that! yikes! Have you ever considered converting to chain drive? I remember reading a thread somewhere about a fairly simple and inexpensive conversion consisting of sprockets and chain. I really like the belt drive personally but I have been heckled by a couple other Firebolt riders who run chain drives.

 

[user_deleted]

We don't want no stinking chain... I have some minute cracks and will need to do this on a firebolt with the help of my service manual but I'm not really up on alignment after installation. If you get a chance post your experiences in this area so's I can get a feel for degree of difficulty. In the mean time I'm on the hunt for one thanks.

there is no alignment. lightly grease axle...very lightly grease threaded axle end....install axle and snug up....stop....loosen axle precisely 21 turns....install belt tensioner....now torque axle to spec as per manual. there's your alignment.

 

[user_deleted]

I noticed that my drive belt is missing 2 teeth. I have still been riding, albeit more gently, but I wanted to see if you guys ride belts that have a tooth or two missing. The back of the belt and the flat surface are not ripped or frayed. I have a replacement belt on the way so I intend to change it but I'm just curious to see what other riders do when a tooth breaks off.
Thanks.

children missing teeth cannot properly chew steak when roaming pastures with grazing cattle.
jumper wire ecm-port terminals 1&2 for access of ecm trouble code which you have.
code #109 stored..."buffoon missing teeth riding blissfully".
warm regards,
ich
Vienna, Austria

 

[Cooter]

A belt change is easy. A chain conversion is easy too, I've done a couple.

I would do a chain conversion for a track bike, I was surprised but there is a difference in immediate power delivery.

For a street bike I stick with the belt for sure. No maintenance, no grease, no noise...







ich is a wierd dude...

 

[rchuff]

Man I love that code #109! LMAO!!!! Got me with that one John. :up::up: