Zero DS 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Clean the belt with mild soap and water when
washing you motorcycle. Towel dry and inspect for the
following:
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Cuts or unusual wear patterns.
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Damage to the center of the belt.
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Outside edge beveling. Some beveling is
common but it indicates that sprockets are
misaligned.
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Outside ribbed surface for signs of stone
puncture.
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Inside (tooth 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 sprocket teeth.
•
Signs of puncture or cracking at the base of the
belt teeth.
If any of the above conditions are found, the belt
should be replaced.
Checking Drive Belt Tension
Proper belt tension is essential for optimum operation
of the drive system.
Lack of belt tension can lead to so-called “ratcheting”.
The teeth of the belt will slide over the teeth of the
rear sprocket. This causes not only an unpleasant
sound; the ratcheting can also cause damage to the
carbon tensile cords. If ratcheting has occurred you
should replace the belt before the next time you ride.
Too much tension can increase the wear of your drive
system and the system can drag.
The tension is checked by using a Tension Tester.