Belt Wear or Damage

[WinterMountaineer]

Pulled my belt after about 100 miles and discovered this. I didn't closely inspect it when I purchased the sled, so it may have been there originally.

Will this impact performance or lessen the useful life of the belt? Do I replace it?

2023 Freeride 165 Turbo

 

[NHRoadking]

Mice????

 

[DITCHBANGER]

you can see wear marks before and after the missing chunk

 

[idahoskiguy]

Something rubbed against the belt, better be checking the housing for a foreign object or a distortion caused from hitting something.

 

[WinterMountaineer]

Gave this careful thought and inspection. I think it is possible I damaged it when I put the cover back on, as I didn't properly seat the belt on the secondary initially.

So any experience or guesses if it would impact performance? I wouldn't think so. Maybe faster wear?

 

[Teth-Air]

You will know soon enough as if there is something that it is rubbing on, others will have it happen too and it will be plastered all over the forums.

 

[zaasman]

So any experience or guesses if it would impact performance? I wouldn't think so. Maybe faster wear?

I'd guess it'll run fine, but be sure to carry a spare!.. which you should anyhow.

 

[turboless terry]

I think it will be fine if you get whatever it rubbed on out of the way.

 

[Sleds R Fun]

You will be fine. I have done this before on different brands and blamed myself for over using the brakes / throttle in tree riding situations.

 

[Blu Du]

i read some where in reverse it can hit the motor mount

 

[10003514]

I had rubbing on my belt after my first ride but only 1/4 of the way on the inside edge. If you follow your secondary around to the back you will see where the belt makes contact on the chassis. It will only make contact if your belt deflection is too loose. Belt cord flush with secondary and you will never have an issue. I’ve had 4 rides since with zero contact.

After 100km on my sled I was surprised how much the belt, track, and chain case broke in.

 

[jd2023]

Pulled my belt after about 100 miles and discovered this. I didn't closely inspect it when I purchased the sled, so it may have been there originally.

Will this impact performance or lessen the useful life of the belt? Do I replace it?

2023 Freeride 165 Turbo

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HOW DOES YOUR PRIMARY LOOK?

 

[WinterMountaineer]

HOW DOES YOUR PRIMARY LOOK?

Looks good.

The belt wear point was due to forcing the cover back on improperly.

 

[Trolltech]

Touching behind secondary when on/off with belt