
2002 Buell P3: Drive/Transmission
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DRIVE BELT
6.3
GENERAL
Drive belt tension is not adjustable. Replace the belt and rear
sprocket if either are worn or damaged.
Inspect the drive belt and rear sprocket:
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Replace every 15,000 mile (24,000 km) service interval.
NOTE
When a drive belt is replaced for any reason other than stone
damage, it is recommended that the transmission and rear
sprockets also be replaced to increase the longevity of the
new drive belt. In the case of stone damage, inspect sprock-
ets for damage and replace as required.
INSPECTION
Rear Sprocket
1.
See
Figure 6-8.
Inspect each tooth of rear sprocket for:
a.
Major tooth damage.
b.
Gouges caused by hard objects.
2.
Replace rear sprocket if major tooth damage exists.
Drive Belt
See
Figure 6-9.
Inspect drive belt for:
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Cuts or unusual wear patterns.
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Outside edge bevelling (8). Some bevelling is common,
but it indicates that sprockets are misaligned.
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Outside ribbed surface for signs of stone puncture (7). If
cracks/damage exists near edge of belt, replace belt
immediately. Damage to center of belt will require belt
replacement eventually, but when cracks extend to edge
of belt, belt failure is imminent.
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Inside (toothed portion) of belt for exposed tensile cords
(normally covered by nylon layer and polyethylene layer).
This condition will result in belt failure and indicates worn
transmission sprocket teeth. Replace belt and transmis-
sion sprocket.
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Signs of puncture or cracking at the base of the belt
teeth. Replace belt if either condition exists.
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Replace belt if conditions 2, 3, 6 or 7 (on edge of belt)
exist.
NOTE
Condition 1 may develop into 2 or 3 over time. Condition 1 is
not grounds for replacing the belt, but it should be watched
closely before condition 2 develops which will require belt
replacement.
Figure 6-8. Secondary Drive Belt Assembly
a0136x6x
1.
Rear Sprocket
2.
Drive Belt
3.
Transmission Drive Sprocket
4.
Sprocket Cover
2
1
3
4
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