Buell 2007 FIREBOLT Service Manual page 102

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Table 1-8. Potential Limits to Belt Drive Service Life
CONDITION
Misalignment or bent drive structure
Bent or rough flange
Damage due to handling (pry on, etc.)
Debris damage to edge of belt
Excessive Edge Wear
Belt hitting obstruction
(mistracking)
Bent or loose idler bracket
Broken or loose guards
Rough or damaged sprocket
Worn sprocket
Excessive tooth wear Debris in sprocket
Abrasive environment
Worn sprocket
Apparent belt stretch
Debris in sprocket
NOTE
The drive belt tension
Idler bearing failure
on a new belt will
loosen after approxi-
Aggressive riding/hard use
mately 1000 mi (1600
km)
Exposure to oils, solvents, harsh chemicals
Idler/bearing binding
Exposure to oils, solvents, harsh chemicals
Cracks in back of belt
Cut by sharp debris (not at belt edge)
Cut by sharp debris at belt edge
ROOT CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION
Check structure (bad bearing, bent members, etc.)
Repair flange/replace sprocket
Follow proper handling/installation procedure
Inspect/replace belt
Inspect for damaged or missing guards
Check structure (bad bearing, bent members, etc.)
Inspect for loose/missing fasteners
Inspect for damaged or missing guards
Replace idler assembly
Inspect for loose/missing fasteners
Check structure (bad bearing, bent members, etc.)
Inspect for loose/missing fasteners
Inspect for damaged or missing guards
Inspect/replace sprocket
Inspect/replace sprocket
Clean and protect drive
Inspect for damaged or missing guards
Eliminate or control exposure
Inspect for damaged or missing guards
Inspect/replace sprocket
Clean and protect drive
Inspect for damaged or missing guards
Replace idler assembly
Riding practice/operator choice
Eliminate or control exposure
Clean and protect drive
Replace idler assembly
Eliminate or control exposure
Clean and protect drive
Inspect/replace sprocket
Continue to run but monitor condition frequently
Inspect/replace sprocket
Inspect/replace belt
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