Re: Re: be caught dead on one (F650)

[<tccox@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

So its simple, lightweight, reliable, low maintenance.   Hmmmm, I'm starting to thing theres no real negatives to belt drive.......
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From: rennsport@xxxxxxxxx
Date: 2004/04/27 Tue PM 02:03:32 EDT
To: oilheads@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: be caught dead on one (F650)

On Apr 27, 2004, at 6:36, tccox@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> One documented problem is riding on dirt roads.    Rock gets caught 
> between belt and pully and POW,,,,,,,,  Also belt may be cheaper and 
> easier to replace but IMHO it certainly would not have the lifespan of 
> shaft drive. I know theres a recommanded replacement interval for the 
> belt (I'm thinking 20,000) But still , certainly cheaper and easier to 
> work on.
>

I have heard of Harley riders (thos who actually ride) getting way more 
than 20,000 miles out of a belt, more like over 50,000.

FWIW


Robert

04 Yamaha FZ6
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Terry Cox
Charlotte, NC 
2002 R1150RA, "Bertha TNG"

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