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Campo 30-Oct-2013 18:47

Cambelts?
 
Should I change my cambelts for next season although I've only done one race weekend, a trackday and a test day?

mat2hew 30-Oct-2013 19:17

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Originally Posted by Campo
Should I change my cambelts for next season although I've only done one race weekend, a trackday and a test day?


how long since the last change?

it's probably a good idea to remove the covers and inspect them for any kind of damage or wear, and check the tension, but they should be good for a couple of years.

Spjallen 30-Oct-2013 19:25

Only £20 and worth doing if you're not sure. It's not worth the worry or the risk.

Campo 30-Oct-2013 19:25

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Originally Posted by mat2hew
how long since the last change?

it's probably a good idea to remove the covers and inspect them for any kind of damage or wear, and check the tension, but they should be good for a couple of years.

Only fitted them this May or June

skidlids 30-Oct-2013 19:35

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Originally Posted by Campo
Only fitted them this May or June


Providing they have been tensioned correctly and not been run to tight I would leave them on and just check them between meetings and readjust if they become slack.
Every so often it is wort removing them to check the condition of the bearings in the tensioner and idle roller. but remember to refit the belts so they are not only matched to the same cylinder but also run in the same original direction

dunlop0_1 30-Oct-2013 20:01

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Originally Posted by Spjallen
Only £20 and worth doing if you're not sure. It's not worth the worry or the risk.


£20 :o Where do you shop ?

milesaway 30-Oct-2013 20:05

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Originally Posted by skidlids
Every so often it is wort removing them to check the condition of the bearings in the tensioner and idle roller. but remember to refit the belts so they are not only matched to the same cylinder but also run in the same original direction


could probably do this by just slackening and not have to remove them-
done 2 seasons on mine just checked tension once or twice- change every 2yrs is ducati line on it- also belts have been improved since these bikes first made and now have kevlar in

milesaway 30-Oct-2013 20:08

simon only runs 1 belt and does 1 season on front cyl next on rear to save wearing them both out at once:lol:

Campo 30-Oct-2013 21:03

Thanks for the advice. I will keep them on and keep my eye on them

Spjallen 30-Oct-2013 22:59

£20 each. Sorry forgot that bit! ebay of course pieman!


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