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Message started by franch on 08/09/06 at 06:51:20

Title: belt wear
Post by franch on 08/09/06 at 06:51:20

has anyone ever noticed the belt developing white horizontal lines on the outside ?
i wonder if the belt dries out over time ?
would armorall be ok to apply to the outside of belt or should i even bother ?

Title: Re: belt wear
Post by vroom1776 on 08/09/06 at 09:50:30

I think the life expectancy for belts is at least 40k miles. Not sure on the armor all... should be okay is my guess.

Title: Re: belt wear
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/09/06 at 11:16:43

Personally, I wouldn't put anything on the belt but normal soap and water. When it comes to Armorall and similar products, I've heard they can actually hasten the deterioration of rubber on tires and such so I'd be doubly hesitant about using it on a drive belt.

Title: Re: belt wear
Post by bholly12 on 08/09/06 at 11:20:19

I'd skip the Armor All ..... dirt can stick to the belt, find its way onto the pulleys, & cause wear. If the belt is getting dry rot you should probably replace it.

Title: Re: belt wear
Post by PA KID on 08/09/06 at 12:21:38

I second that,dont put anything but soap an water on your drive belt. :o

Title: Re: belt wear
Post by vroom1776 on 08/09/06 at 13:02:45

Shows what i know! It's not like I wash my bike anyway ;)

Title: Re: belt wear
Post by magicfairy on 08/09/06 at 13:34:26

My belt (9000k) developed a horrible squeak after getting very wet then dry a few weeks in a row. Bike shop put on some "belt lube" and problem has gone away. Is this common?

Title: Re: belt wear
Post by savy on 08/11/06 at 19:42:17

yes my savage needs the belt to be adjusted every 5 weeks as i live in uk wet one min dry next