Originally Posted by
kyselad
Regarding sand, I don't see how a belt is worse than a chain. Lubricants trap some nasty stuff on a chain, especially the lubricants I use when conditions are nasty enough to catch lots of road grime in the drivetrain.
yes, i think what attracts the sand and grime is the lubricant itself, i would think a totally dry belt would pick up much less abrasive grit.