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10-19-08 | 05:39 PM

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CCrew

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Originally Posted by Zero_Enigma

Yah but the belt on the car is UNDER THE HOOD not exposed to UV. ON a bike the belt/chain is exposed to the elements and the dreaded UV. Yah sure the chain guard can help cover up ~50% of the belt but that's still another 50% exposed.

And under the hood it's exposed to 200degree plus temps, road contaminants, and oil. UV's a minor part of this argument.

-R

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