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how long will the drive belt last?
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
They should last 50K to 75K--unless you get rocks caught up in them. I have replaced two--but both were premature and caused by rocks. 30K on both current bikes and no issues. Replacement is $300 or so--plus labor.
Bob Denman
New member
D is right. If you don't kill them with abuse: they're good for at least that long. :thumbup:
SpyderAnn01
Active member
I gad one break on my 10 RT at around 25,000 miles but I sold my 14 RT with 123,000 miles and it still had the original belt.
Bob Denman
New member
Have a Safe & Fun trip! :thumbup:
Buckeye Chuck 54
New member
123,000?
I'd never heard of any RT that had a belt last longer than mine. My original
croaked at 108,000. I just replaced my new one, it lasted 51,000 but it's
premature demise was caused by a worn rear sprocket.
MY RT-S is a 2014 SE6. Ann's was a 2014 RT-S also but was a manual shift.
I would think the manual would be harder on a belt than semi-auto.
Chuck
I'd never heard of any RT that had a belt last longer than mine. My original
croaked at 108,000. I just replaced my new one, it lasted 51,000 but it's
premature demise was caused by a worn rear sprocket.
MY RT-S is a 2014 SE6. Ann's was a 2014 RT-S also but was a manual shift.
I would think the manual would be harder on a belt than semi-auto.
Chuck
Motorcycledave
Active member
A lot depends on how you ride, however I have had Harley belts last over 50K
I have 20+ on my Spyder and it is just fine looks good and no problems.
If it is properly adjusted the drive gears and the belt will last for many many miles.
Dave
I have 20+ on my Spyder and it is just fine looks good and no problems.
If it is properly adjusted the drive gears and the belt will last for many many miles.
Dave
The cam belts on my Audi & VW have mileage and time change intervals. Off the top of my head they are 100k or 7 years - whichever comes first. But then if one of them goes, you loose an engine.
Regards,
Don
PW2013STL
Active member
My A4 (2000) calls for timing belt replacement at 80,000 miles, but I change them myself at the 70,000 mile mark. I don't want to have to do an engine so I error on the side of caution.
I have done two so far.
I ran into a lady at a gas station with the hood of her Audi up. I ask if she needed help. She told me that the had just gotten it back from having the motor repaired due to the timing belt snapping. She told me it cost her over $8,000 to have it fixed. I think they did a bad job as it looked like the head gasket was blown. I told her to bring it back and have them redo the whole engine since it loss all it's coolent and who knows how much damage that caused.
BajaRon
Well-known member
I agree. It is important to check the belt for wear, stress cracks, etc. But a garaged, tension correctly maintained belt, baring external injury, will last the life of the Spyder. That belt is designed for stresses far beyond what your Spyder can ever dish out.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
I'm thinking 250,000 mi. is possible. JMHO .... Mike :thumbup:
BajaRon
Well-known member
I am not so sure that has not already been achieved. Though I have no documentation. I have been told that the service tension on our belts is 600 psi! This is one of the reasons that the original belt tension was set so crazy high (more than 1/2 that number). Again, just what I've been told by people who should know. When the bearings started to blow up from that kind of tension, BRP made a number of downward adjustments to tension recommendations. Owners have made even further tension reductions with no adverse affects. These belts are way over spec'ed. And I am glad they are.
Hi All,
Newbie here. Have a 2022 RTL sitting at the dealer waiting for final parts to arrive!? Am I asking for trouble? I live on a gravel road with a mile of travel on it anytime I will want to go anywhere! From what I've been reading a belt guard would be an important add-on. Where can I find such an item? Your help will be greatly appreciated!
Newbie here. Have a 2022 RTL sitting at the dealer waiting for final parts to arrive!? Am I asking for trouble? I live on a gravel road with a mile of travel on it anytime I will want to go anywhere! From what I've been reading a belt guard would be an important add-on. Where can I find such an item? Your help will be greatly appreciated!
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
:agree: ..... I had an 08 and an 11 RSS. I remember when the bearing issues arose and lowered the tension on both. When I bought a new 14 RT, the first thing I did was to lower the tension. Back then lowering the tension was controversial, but I figured it was better to have it a bit lower. I'm glad I did..... Mike :thumbup:
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