Belt replacment? When?

Leeroy Jenkins · Post by **Leeroy Jenkins** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:49 pm

IIRC I cant find any info in the manuals on a replacement interval on the drive belt.

Anybody know when to replace it?

Has anyone broken a belt? Mileage?

What is the most miles seen on a single stock belt?

Aftermarket options?

Shane Wilson · Post by **Shane Wilson** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:14 pm

My scoot's over at Eastside Scooters right now for my 4K service and the belt hardly looks like it's seen a day of usage.

Dave and I were really surprised.

Peace,
sdw

Leeroy Jenkins · Post by **Leeroy Jenkins** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:02 pm

Do you know the condition of your roller weights? Flat spots?

Shane Wilson · Post by **Shane Wilson** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:12 pm

The roller weights didn't look too bad. It looked like some spots were starting to show up, but i'm sure they could make it a bit longer.

However, since i had them add the prima exhaust, we're changing the rollers anyway. Scooterworks now has a 'performance kit' that they recommend with the pipe. i'm so anxious to hit the road and see if there's a noticable difference.

I'm also adding the tubeless whitewalls.

peace,
sdw

Leeroy Jenkins · Post by **Leeroy Jenkins** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:21 pm

Be sure to let me know what you think of the new system.

I have been thinking of bolting on the same kit.

robtaylor · Post by **robtaylor** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:57 pm

i asked the mechanic at my dealer about that, he said they haven't had to replace one belt for any buddy's yet.

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:05 pm

Hey not to hijack the thread but Leroy and Shane- I used to live in nashville and I'm headed back for a visit tomorrow... Is East Side scooters worth a stop? I mean, not to buy anything obviously, but is it a cool place to see?

Shane Wilson · Post by **Shane Wilson** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:08 pm

Fine folks at ESS.

Pop in and say hey.

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:14 pm

Shane Wilson wrote:Fine folks at ESS.

Pop in and say hey.

I think I will. If nothing else I'm going to be going through Buddy withdrawl so I can go sit on one.

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:56 pm

The rollers on the Buddy seem pretty resilient—people are getting a lot of miles on a single set! If you don't feel or hear anything, I'd say check around 4500 miles. Maybe swap 'em around 6K or so. If you do go with a performance variator or other brand rollers, be aware that some are softer than others and wear differently.