| Author | Message | ||
     Gentleman_jon |
Congratulations on a brilliant and original design. In spite of its other attractive features such as low unsprung weight, cleanliness, and lack of required maintenance, some brothers, (especially members of the chain gang:-), have questioned the use of the rubber drive belt in such a powerful sport motorcycle, in terms of its resistance to sudden tensile failure. Are there any special features in the new belt design and installation that make it less likely to fail? | ||
| Anonymous |
Yes, this is a further evolution of the belt with higher strength than ever before. Tensile failures do not occur even on the current ones without FOD, but we continue to evolve resistance to both. Some will want to change it, but it's really not necessary. Most will be delighted with the fact that there is no maintenance required. However, we are fine with people customizing the bikes to their taste. | ||
| Fdl3 |
What is the belt change procedure for the new 1125R? | ||
| Hootowl |
For those with no aviation experience, FOD = Foreign Object Damage | ||
| Jaimec |
Thank you! I was scratching my head over that... | ||
| Firemanjim |
Looking at the bike it appears that removal of belt guards(might not be necessary),sprocket cover,footpeg bracket/tensioner, and there is a small section removable from swingarm. Belt change is simple, no more isolators or swingarm removal. | ||
| Nondual |
I hate chain/sprocket maintenance and I'm unlikely to ever race the bike, so the belt is one of the things I'm looking forward to. |
