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Author Message   Aatch Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 03:56 pm:        i removed the belt guards from my '06 xb9sx since i think the bike looks better the more "naked" it is. I was concerned at first that the belt might "jump" the rear pulley, but have since read some threads about grime, dirt and debris eating away at the belt without the guards on. So, is removing the belt guards a bad idea? I see lots of pictures without the guards on (and again, i think it looks so much better without the "plasticky" dopey guards on), does anyone have any advice?   Jaimec Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 04:29 pm:        The warranty only covers the belt if the guards are in place. If you are out of warranty, than you probably only have to worry about shortened belt life.   Doitindark Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 04:40 pm:        I took the belt off my 9R. I think it looks a lot better. But I only rode my bike on the track. Haven't had any problems with it removed, I even have original belt on the bike.   99buellx1 Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 04:44 pm:        quote: took the belt off my 9R. I think it looks a lot better. But I only rode my bike on the track. Haven't had any problems with it removed Does you bike go faster at the track without it's belt?   Xbeau12s Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 05:09 pm:        Without a belt? That's pretty funny, I'm "sure" he meant belt guard but I just came up with an image in my head of someone trying to take off on a bike without a belt! Varoooooom! Wait a minute?   Jaimec Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 06:07 pm:        He might be on to something there... you can save a lot of rotating mass if you remove the belt!   Hogs Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 06:46 pm:        over 20,000 klms now without belt guards no plms. same belt almost 30,000 on it now and not easy klm`s either ... mines a 04 model though..   Skyguy Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 08:36 pm:        I have heard two dieerent stories from two reputable sources regarding the need for belt guards. Given what I have seen riding in bad weather both with and without I think Buell Guru number one was probally right. No need for them except to apease insurance comapnies. Besides the belt guard does not protect the surface between the idler pulley and the belt.

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