Originally Posted by
SquidPuppet
Belt drives on motorcycles are not maintenance free. Proper tension adjustment is critical to avoid premature wear, unlike a chain drive. Replacing belts is a BIG (and expensive, unless you do your own work) and time consuming job.
Quiet? Perhaps. No oil? Yes. But you won't find belts on high performance or racing motorcycles, due to a number of negatives.
The belt drives on my Harleys have all lasted the life of the motorcycle, including one that was ridden nearly 96K miles before I sold it. Adjustment is a one time deal whenever a tire is replaced, and it is not rocket science to adjust the tension properly.
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