Drive Belt Condition - Victory Motorcycles Vision Tour Rider's Manual

Maintenance

Drive Belt Condition

Replace the drive belt if it is cracked or has
broken teeth or frayed edges. No matter its
condition, the drive belt should be replaced at
periodic intervals. See the VICTORY Service
Manual or an authorized VICTORY dealer.
DO NOT attempt to check belt tension if the
belt has been exposed to rain or washing within
a 24 hour period or if the belt is hot from riding.
Allow the belt to cool down to ambient
temperature before measuring belt tension.
Replace the drive belt and both sprockets as a
set if the drive belt has over 5,000 miles (8,000
km) of service at the time of damage or failure.
Drive Belt Wear Analysis
Internal tooth cracks
(hairline):
OK to run, but
monitor condition
Fuzzy edge cord:
OK to run,
but monitor condition
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External tooth cracks:
Replace belt
Hook wear:
Replace belt
Missing teeth:
Replace belt
Stone damage:
Replace belt if damage is
on edge
Chipping (not serious):
OK to run, but monitor
condition
Bevel wear
(outboard edge only):
OK to run,
but monitor condition