Roofing nail in drive belt

Grumpy Cuss · 09-26-2007

I was on my way to work all of a sudden i here a loud ticking sound . i pull over and oh goody there is a roofing nail in the middle of the drive belt . i called the stealership to order a new one

390.46 for a 153 tooth belt. i hope there might be a cheaper place to get a stock belt.

slicktech · 09-26-2007

Quick search online yields about $350, not a terrible amount of savings, plus a couple bucks for shipping.

msa1956 · 09-26-2007

let me see I might have awebsite for u

msa1956 · 09-26-2007

here it is, a little cheaper also check scoot works.

Rear Drive Belt - 133 Tooth

Kawasaki Accessories

bross · 09-26-2007

Count your blessings, that you don't live down under...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThumpinKwaka

A new belt is around $930

Miralcos · 09-26-2007

Just lookin' at a belt, doesn't seem like they should cost that much.

bross · 09-26-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by msa1956

here it is, a little cheaper also check scoot works.

Rear Drive Belt - 133 Tooth

Kawasaki Accessories

I thought he needed a 153 tooth? Didn't see a belt listed for the VN2000 on Scootworks site.

Nevermind, looked it up, it is 133 tooth:
59011 Belt,Drive,133t 1 $390.72 ea

*Tod* · 09-26-2007

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but as long as the hole isn't at the edge of the belt, and the edges are still smooth and not cracked or otherwise compromised, the belt should be good for several thousand more miles. Shouldn't it?

plasma blue · 09-26-2007

I,m with Todd, I'd ride on it and just keep checking the condition of it.
Now way it's worth $390, they cost about $18 to make and market, but when you need one.......

*Tod* · 09-26-2007

Either that, or go ahead and buy one, but you don't have to be in a rush.

And in either case, keep this one around in case you need a spare someday.

rod2625 · 09-26-2007

Check with BTK, they might be able to discount it for you. Most of their stuff is a 15% discount from list for forum members.

jesse web · 09-26-2007

No one at the dealer told me a belt replacement will cost this much!!! I should have got a shaft instead.

okplayer · 09-26-2007

That is crazy expensive. I am just wondering how the hell a nail got all the way up into the belt. A new tire is much cheaper then a new belt. Maybe I'll count my blessings and stick with my dirty chain.

SixFiveOh · 09-26-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesse web

No one at the dealer told me a belt replacement will cost this much!!! I should have got a shaft instead.

That very fact has kept me from buying anything other than the 1600. I just don't like belts.

Also kept me from buying the Victory Jackpot I test rode a few weeks ago. If it had a shaft (or even a chain) it would be in the garage now.

Grumpy Cuss · 09-26-2007

if it wasnt for bad luck i wouldnt have any at all. the nail was in the middle of the belt. the sides are smooth .the nail stuck up through the back side just enough to feel it with your finger. some of it is still in there i couldnt get it out without tearing the belt more . sigh

KURT · 09-26-2007

Hey everyone,
I have always been leary about the belt drive cycles. I was talking
to 2 different harley salesman. They both admitted they do have some problems with them. After reading several posts about the
belt chirping and other problems, I think I will stay with shaft drive.
I am on my second belt drive quad (wich I said I would never own) I had a lot of problems with the 1st one, so far so good with
the 2nd quad, except the clutch is very noisy.
I hope kawi doesn`t go all belt drive.
Happy trails, kurt

plasma blue · 09-26-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesse web

No one at the dealer told me a belt replacement will cost this much!!! I should have got a shaft instead.

Break that belt and you WILL get the shaft. LOL

texrider · 09-26-2007

Check out these guys...
Rear Drive Belt - 133 Tooth

I see that's already been posted. They've also got a neat air-ride system for a grand.

VulcanRev · 09-27-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tod

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but as long as the hole isn't at the edge of the belt, and the edges are still smooth and not cracked or otherwise compromised, the belt should be good for several thousand more miles. Shouldn't it?

Service Manual "Periodic Maintenance" page 2-31
"Drive Belt Wear and Damage Analysis
Pattern # 8 (Stone Damage)
Remove stone, O.K. for continued use if not near the edge of belt. Inspect the belt pulley for damage."

The service manual OK's all belt conditions (Internal tooth cracks, scuffing to side of teeth, fraying edge cord, beveled wear, stone and poke-through damage) for continued use. The three it says to replace are Severe external tooth cracks, Severe fractured or missing teeth, and tooth hook wear.

Grumpy Cuss · 09-27-2007

Thanks VulcanRev i feel better now

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Grumpy Cuss Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64	Roofing nail in drive belt I was on my way to work all of a sudden i here a loud ticking sound . i pull over and oh goody there is a roofing nail in the middle of the drive belt . i called the stealership to order a new one 390.46 for a 153 tooth belt. i hope there might be a cheaper place to get a stock belt.

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Tod I yam what I yam Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 21,991	Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but as long as the hole isn't at the edge of the belt, and the edges are still smooth and not cracked or otherwise compromised, the belt should be good for several thousand more miles. Shouldn't it? __________________ “Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower

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plasma blue Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northridge California, ~~its moderific!~ Posts: 1,592	I,m with Todd, I'd ride on it and just keep checking the condition of it. Now way it's worth $390, they cost about $18 to make and market, but when you need one.......

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Tod I yam what I yam Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 21,991	Either that, or go ahead and buy one, but you don't have to be in a rush. And in either case, keep this one around in case you need a spare someday. __________________ “Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower

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jesse web 900 Custom Rider BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 519	No one at the dealer told me a belt replacement will cost this much!!! I should have got a shaft instead.

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okplayer Thats a Kawasaki? BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 220	That is crazy expensive. I am just wondering how the hell a nail got all the way up into the belt. A new tire is much cheaper then a new belt. Maybe I'll count my blessings and stick with my dirty chain. __________________ 03' Vulcan 800A Kuryakyn Hyper Charger, HK exhaust, Corbin Gun Fighter Seat, Forward Controls

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Grumpy Cuss Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64	if it wasnt for bad luck i wouldnt have any at all. the nail was in the middle of the belt. the sides are smooth .the nail stuck up through the back side just enough to feel it with your finger. some of it is still in there i couldnt get it out without tearing the belt more . sigh

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KURT OPEN ROAD IS CALLING BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rockford IL. Posts: 101	Hey everyone, I have always been leary about the belt drive cycles. I was talking to 2 different harley salesman. They both admitted they do have some problems with them. After reading several posts about the belt chirping and other problems, I think I will stay with shaft drive. I am on my second belt drive quad (wich I said I would never own) I had a lot of problems with the 1st one, so far so good with the 2nd quad, except the clutch is very noisy. I hope kawi doesn`t go all belt drive. Happy trails, kurt

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texrider Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 1,017	Check out these guys... Rear Drive Belt - 133 Tooth I see that's already been posted. They've also got a neat air-ride system for a grand. __________________ 2009 Versys Last edited by texrider : 09-26-2007 at 06:49 PM.

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Grumpy Cuss Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64	Thanks VulcanRev i feel better now

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