Buell XB 2010 Service Manual page 47

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CONDITION ROOT CAUSE
Excessive edge wear Misalignment or bent drive structure
(mistracking)
Bent or rough flange
Damage due to handling (pry on, etc.)
Debris damage to edge of belt
Belt hitting obstruction
Bent or loose idler bracket
Broken or loose guards
Excessive tooth wear Rough or damaged sprocket
Worn sprocket
Debris in sprocket
Abrasive environment
Apparent belt stretch Worn sprocket
NOTE:
Debris in sprocket
Tension on a new belt will
loosen after approximately
1000 mi (1600 km).
Idler bearing failure
Aggressive riding/hard use
Exposure to oils, solvents, harsh chem-
icals
Cracks in back of belt Idler/bearing binding
Exposure to oils, solvents, harsh chem-
icals
Cut by sharp debris (not at belt edge)
Cut by sharp debris at belt edge
Tooth shear/cracks Excessive load/shock load
Worn sprocket
Debris damage
Table 1-7. Potential Limits to Belt Drive Service Life
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 or missing fasteners.
Inspect for damaged or missing guards.
Replace idler assembly.
Inspect for loose or missing fasteners.
Check structure (bad bearing, bent members, etc.).
Inspect for loose or 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.
Inform operator.
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.
Inspect/replace belt.
Inform operator.
Inspect/replace sprocket.
Inspect/replace sprocket.
Clean and protect drive.
Inspect/replace belt.
Continue to run, but monitor condition frequently.
Inspect for damaged or missing guards.
2010 XB Service: Maintenance 1-25