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Author Message   Honu Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 04:47 pm:        I discover a small hole in my belt about the size of a pencil lead. Took the guard off and pulled a small rock out of the belt. Question, how safe is it to ride around on till I can get the new belt ordered and installed?   M1combat Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 04:50 pm:        I have a larger hole in mine and it's been fine for about 1000 miles.   Honu Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 05:04 pm:        M1combat, I was kinda hoping it would be OK for just tooling around on till I get a new, Its just reassuring to hear it from others. Thanks for the info, might even ride it to work tonight. Craig   Steviejay01 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 05:57 pm:        Not being funny but I'd get that changed RIGHT AWAY!! If that belt snaps when your mid corner your right in the ••••!!   M1combat Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 06:15 pm:        oops... I just checked you profile... You are riding a 9 and the older belts are more prone to failure. Change it soon is my new opinion I would personally feel safe using it for putting around for the time being.   Chainsaw Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 07:32 pm:        For What it's Worth: Buell Service Manual, Table 1-8, #7 Condition: Stone Damage Required Action: Replace belt if damage is on the edge. Hope this helps.   M1combat Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 07:51 pm:        I agree with that... BUT if it's a belt on a 9 I would replace it. They are a bit spendy though.   Chainsaw Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:48 am:        ...I'd ride the crap out of it near my house trying to break it. If it broke, it would be a short push to my garage. If it held, I'd replace it at the normal service interval (which is only 2k away for me).   Court Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 11:09 am:        Interesting that the "it works fine" demonstration HD put on when they showed off the belt included filling a belt full of 1/4" holes and having a dude do burn outs...then, if legend holds true, they lifted a dresser by the belt. I think that as long as the integrity is no compromised, by say bending, the belt is pretty darn tough.

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