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Cheesebeast
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 09:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Howdy All,

I have a 2003 XB9R with 6k on it. It has the original belt, and thanks to this board I actually examined it last night. There are small 1/8" cracks on the outer edge (not against the sprocket) of the belt in several places. They appear to be only in the outermost rubber layer. I do have the service manual, but the diagram showing different belt condition scenarios didn't illustrate the small "checks" or cracks in the edge of the belt.

Will I soon be getting blisters from pushing my bike?

Thanks,
Cheese
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Skyguy
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 12:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have the same cracks on my third 03 belt. The previous two snapped with no warning or visible signs of wear/abuse. My latest belt is showing the same kind of cracks along the outer edges and I am patiently waiting for American Sport Bike to get the rear pulley in on upgrade kit.

Meanwhile I have ridden about 500 miles with the belt in the current condition.

Not sure exactly what this means but to be safe I carry my walking shoes................
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Sgthigg
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 01:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yep we go over this one about once a week too.
Cheese...Dont do like others on here refuse to do.

UPGRADE YOU BELT!! I have over 9K on mine. No problems so far!
good luck
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Skully
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 02:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I upgraded my 2003 XB to the 2004 spec belt and have been very happy. I even race mine with no problems what so ever.

In 2006, Buell introduced a supposedly even better belt with the Uly that fits all bikes that have the 2004 or newer belt. The new belt has no scheduled replacement schedule.

Keith
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Ds_tiger
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 02:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Rhetorical question:
I'd be curious to know how many folks with belt problems are running without or with modified belt guards- modified from stock.

- I had a '01 X1 with 20K miles on it when I sold it with never a belt problem...maybe I got lucky
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Skyguy
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 02:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I had full belt guards on the first two belts and none on the third.

While a belt guard may stop large debris from getting in there there is no way it can stop the grit and debris of everyday all weather riding.

I have noticed now two different stances with a couple of the different sponsors here. Some say guards are not really all that important, another says very important.

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Glitch
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 02:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've not refused to change, just haven't had the change to do it.
When I do change, I'll get the new Uly belt as well.
I've gone through four belts in 44,000+ miles.
The first one was my fault while changing a tire.
The second was one of the "old" style belts.
The third was killed on a dyno-drag, but I didn't notice the teeth missing until a tire change.
This on seems good enough.
I'll probably switch when this one breaks.
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Cheesebeast
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 04:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I am honestly sorry that this topic has been done to death. I plan on upgrading the belt to the '06 version. The cost is pretty high, though, considering I will have to buy all the belt covers as well as the different "moving" parts. I am going to guess it will cost about $600.00 (with me doing the work!).

I do have the belt covers/guards on mine, incidentally. I also have a gravel/dirt driveway and the bike gets pretty gritty from daily use.

Thanks for the responses,
Cheese
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