In theory, I guess there could be some risk of degradation / perishing of materials in the belt over time.
Belt question
I've searched through a lot of posts here on belts, but am wondering if just the age of a belt would require replacement? My 2013 has 12,000 miles, original belt, and had 2 previous owners who had kept it garaged. I could be wrong but I think I saw a post here mentioning a new belt came with an install by date, which would seem to suggest age could be a factor.
I plan on ordering a belt regardless. Just keep a watchful eye or replace? Ten years seems like a long time.....
Also, for anyone in U.S. looking for a belt, I found Beemerboneyard has them for $199.00.
I plan on ordering a belt regardless. Just keep a watchful eye or replace? Ten years seems like a long time.....
Also, for anyone in U.S. looking for a belt, I found Beemerboneyard has them for $199.00.
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My 800ST belt lasted 10 years and looked as good as new when I traded it in for an 800GT. All the teeth were there and there was no significant degradation of the rubber.
Shortly after I got my GT I backed it into my bike lift and the corner of the lift hit the belt smack in the centre cutting one of the wires. I've done 6000 miles on it since - most of which were two-up and it is fine. Those belts are WAY over spec'd. My main dealer says they have never had to change one. Ever.
Thanks all, for the feedback.......I think I'll just carry a new one for a spare, keep an eye on the original and not worry about it.
My bike has 147000 km. I’m the third owner and as far as I can see from the maintenance records that came with the bike it’s on its second belt. I did purchased a belt and keep it just in case, mainly because they are difficult to find in Canada and don’t want to loose one month waiting for it. My current belt has most likely over 60000km on it and looks new!Thanks all, for the feedback.......I think I'll just carry a new one for a spare, keep an eye on the original and not worry about it.
Aww, shucks. I was hoping the previous posts would make you afraid to take the bike around the block so you'd replace it. I was then going to offer to take it off your hands for $5 plus postage....and then use it on mine.Thanks all, for the feedback.......I think I'll just carry a new one for a spare, keep an eye on the original and not worry about it.
Oh well, an opportunity lost. I ran a belt with a crack in it for probably 30,000 miles. Every so often, I'd put a few drops of Super Glue on the crack. Twist the belt a bit to get the glue to get down between the fibres and keep riding it. It is now sitting on the garage wall, waiting to be used as a spare.
Belts are not nearly as expensive as when I bought my first one. But still I think a wise strategy is to keep the old one as a spare. It got you this far...it'll probably get you home if the "installed" belt dies on you.
Chris
Well, that's legend as far as I'm concerned! That crack would be playing mind games with me every time i hopped on it., LOL.I ran a belt with a crack in it for probably 30,000 miles.
But......That crack would be playing mind games with me every time i hopped on it., LOL.
- I did something to strengthen the crack which was only about 1/4 inch long.
- Then I checked it daily for weeks and months gradually extending the inspection interval as it appeared the superglue was working. Before taking any trips out of the area, I always took a few minutes to check the crack.
- If it had gotten worse, then I would have changed it as soon as I could.
- And I had a spare belt already on hand. I wasn't going to wait two months for one to arrive.
There are few things that will actually leave you stranded on the road that you can do anything about. Run out of gas. Flat tire. Belt failure. The belt failure is just as preventable as the others...and almost as easy to fix. I had 53,000 miles on the first OEM belt. I had a new spare that I carried on long out of state trips, and I went through the YT video (I think Pat H posted it) on how to change it. And once I had all the tools to do that...I put them in my took kit that goes everywhere. But the next belt was the one that had the small tear, and I replaced it @30,000 miles later. I won't say that because I got 53K on a belt that everyone should. As they say YMMV.
BTW, the first belt had a small rock puncture. When it began failing, that was not the location of the failure. Not even close. So don't panic if you do get a small rock put a hole in your belt. Keep an eye on it and see if it'll cause you a problem or not. And get a spare on order.
Chris
Yeah, I saw that Beemerboneyard had a belt for under $200. I’m curious who makes their belt, as I haven’t been able to find a substitute to the ContiTech CT 1208. I’ve checked Bando, Gates, etc. and none have a crossover to that part.Also, for anyone in U.S. looking for a belt, I found Beemerboneyard has them for $199.00.
Yeah, I've looked around and it's slim pickings right now for the CT1208 for whatever reason. I'll be ready in a month or so to buy one for a spare, and the TRA21719 belt Beemerboneyard is offering looks to be the best option. I'll probably contact them before my purchase and ask who makes them. I can't imagine they would offer a substandard part, but you never know. It appears the only other retailer to offer this belt is a UK motorcycle parts site.Yeah, I saw that Beemerboneyard had a belt for under $200. I’m curious who makes their belt, as I haven’t been able to find a substitute to the ContiTech CT 1208. I’ve checked Bando, Gates, etc. and none have a crossover to that part.
I can save you some trouble. I went ahead and ordered the one from beemerboneyard, it’s the correct Conti belt, and it looks like they sourced it from motorworks.co.uk.Yeah, I've looked around and it's slim pickings right now for the CT1208 for whatever reason. I'll be ready in a month or so to buy one for a spare, and the TRA21719 belt Beemerboneyard is offering looks to be the best option. I'll probably contact them before my purchase and ask who makes them. I can't imagine they would offer a substandard part, but you never know. It appears the only other retailer to offer this belt is a UK motorcycle parts site.
Thanks for the info! I'll be picking one up shortly.I can save you some trouble. I went ahead and ordered the one from beemerboneyard, it’s the correct Conti belt, and it looks like they sourced it from motorworks.co.uk.
In case any of you are looking for the brand new drive belt of a F800ST (mine's 2008 vintage)...I found the cheapest on Amazon. Maybe there're cheaper ones out there, but when I was searching, I got it for about EUR100, including delivery (from Germany to Singapore)...
Contitech CT1158 Timing Belt / Control Belt / Number of Teeth: 173 : Amazon.de: Automotive
I have mounted it on my F800ST and it works fine. I just keep my old one on standby(which incidentally looks pretty fine as well...)
Rgds,
Bandit2220
Contitech CT1158 Timing Belt / Control Belt / Number of Teeth: 173 : Amazon.de: Automotive
I have mounted it on my F800ST and it works fine. I just keep my old one on standby(which incidentally looks pretty fine as well...)
Rgds,
Bandit2220
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