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General Maintenance
6.17
Drive Belt
The drive belt provides low maintenance and quiet operation
with minimal stretch. Keep dirt, grease, oil, and debris off the
belt and sprockets.The drive belt tension should be checked and
adjusted at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Schedule.
For maintenance information, see the Maintenance Schedule on
page 6.2 .
Clean the belt with mild soap and water when washing your
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.
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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 “ratcheting.” The teeth of the
belt slide over the teeth of the rear sprocket. This causes 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 drive belt tension can be checked by using a Tension Tester
or the Gates® Carbon Drive™ Smartphone application.
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