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Scooters - Big Bore => Xciting 500 => Topic started by: mrjlube on February 17, 2020, 12:04:53 AM
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Hi guys I have a 2009 model Xciting 500ri and a 2009 Yamaha Majesty. Both new in 2010. Majesty has 2,500 miles,Xciting has 7,500. Both on original belt. Do you think im good for another season ?
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10 year old belts.
Do you carry good road recovery policy, and a cell phone?
But, that's just me....😊
Stig
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Hi guys I have a 2009 model Xciting 500ri and a 2009 Yamaha Majesty. Both new in 2010. Majesty has 2,500 miles,Xciting has 7,500. Both on original belt. Do you think im good for another season ?
I've been running drive belts on MC's for 40 years without problem. Keep proper tension. No need to replace unless you have shaved down the belt teeth or ripped the belt/put holes in it, etc - misc wearing thin. That is the recommendation I live by. YMMV :^)
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Scooter drive belt is not toothed like on motorcycle. Over 400,000 miles with rubber band drive scooters---my advice change with OEM belt at their recommended intervals, or in the case of age Walking sucks. I always carry spare, new drive belt---as dealers will not have them. My record, now 11 new maxiscooters, following makers recommendation on miles and using OEM belts=one broken belt underway in VA with Helix...and Helix you could change belt at roadside without taking front pulley off.
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I've been running drive belts on MC's for 40 years without problem. Keep proper tension. No need to replace unless you have shaved down the belt teeth or ripped the belt/put holes in it, etc - misc wearing thin. That is the recommendation I live by. YMMV :^)
These are scooters, not motorcycles. Also, scooter belts have no tension adjustment....you either have the correct length belt, or you don't.
Stig