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[johnmowcop]

Hello.

I have a 2011 RoadGlide CVO Ultra with 26k miles (generally steadily driven although I do use engine braking a fair bit when going downhill).

Questions are, what is the normal replacement mileage for the drive belt. How do I know it is time to replace it.

Thanks, JohnT

[CVODON]

I know they are good for 60K and I think I am hard on them, but have traded bikes around 60K because I wanted a new one. I have a cousin ridding right now with a over 90k. They last a long time, engine braking not a problem?

[windjammer]

Don't worry be happy! Buy some gas and ride it.

[grc]

There is no recommended mileage interval for belt changes as far as I know, but there is a requirement to inspect the belt, the sprockets, and the belt tension at every service interval.  Assuming no damage to the belt or sprockets, I wouldn't even consider changing a belt before 50k miles, and there are many on the road with double that.

If you feel the need to worry about something, I think I'd spend more time worrying about the parts we know are substandard and subject to early failure.  Lifters come to mind as a good place to start.

Jerry

[Twolanerider]

Belt is just an inspect and be cautious item.  If you see road hazard damage or other issues replace it.  If it's not broke don't fix it.

[johnmowcop]

There is no recommended mileage interval for belt changes as far as I know, but there is a requirement to inspect the belt, the sprockets, and the belt tension at every service interval.  Assuming no damage to the belt or sprockets, I wouldn't even consider changing a belt before 50k miles, and there are many on the road with double that.

If you feel the need to worry about something, I think I'd spend more time worrying about the parts we know are substandard and subject to early failure.  Lifters come to mind as a good place to start.

Jerry

All

Thanks to all that responded, I shall now just inspect the belt regularly as suggested.

Jerry,

Thanks for the advice, I changed the lifters, also the inner cam bearings and replaced the chain tensioner shoes at the same time. All this as a preventative measure at about 18k miles.

JohnT

[ltank]

I have 60k+ on mt S&S 1.125" belt with my S&S V111  motor.  Generally the can easily go 100k+ as long as they have the proper belt tension or no damage from rocks getting between the belt and pulley's, on my Son's 1994 FXSTC with a custom 100" Fatso Motor.

[muddypaws]

I changed mine at 70,000 just because it was in the shop. Still looked OK.

[Indenial]

Just picked mine up from a 10,000 mi. service with 75K on it.  The service mgr said the belt looked good, but I might want to replace it and the sprockets this winter as preventive maintainence.  He sees problems at 80-100K.  But why replace the sprockets too?

[HarleyJeffOregon]

Mine has 97,000 on it and it still looks new.

[grc]

Just picked mine up from a 10,000 mi. service with 75K on it.  The service mgr said the belt looked good, but I might want to replace it and the sprockets this winter as preventive maintainence.  He sees problems at 80-100K.  But why replace the sprockets too?

Look very closely at those sprockets and compare to brand new ones; you will see that the "teeth" have worn significantly in 75k miles.  Installing a new belt on old sprockets will often lead to early failure of the new belt.  If you have a shop manual, look it up in the manual.  There are photo's showing what to look for when inspecting sprockets for wear or damage.

Jerry

[Indenial]

Will do. Thanks, Jerry