Final Drive Belt Question?

[RRRUFF]

I am putting a new rear belt sprocket on and I was thinking about flipping my old belt and running it the other way, so as to run the newer side of belt tooth. Does anyone know, experienced, or heard of this causing a problem? Or should I stop penny pinching and spring for a new belt? Or just run it as is, doesn't show any considerable wear.

 

[Moespeeds]

I don't see why not, I'm sure my belt has been flipped a few times by accident, I never bothered to note which direction it was running before taking it off.

 

[surferdude]

What do you do?

Do you have a how-to on your rear wheel removal? Or did you not have to remove your wheel? Anywho what did you do to remove your belt? Thanks ... :up:

 

[chacha]

the belt doesn't care the direction. If it's wearing even and clean, don't rush to change it! They can go a long way. Since it's easy, take the time to inspect it really well.

I found a small whole in mine -- prolly from a stone getting wedged in there for a while. It's now my back-up belt. I'd have no problem running it again if I needed to...

 

[RRRUFF]

Surfdude, I ended up changing out the sprocket and belt. Problem solved. I had to remove my rear wheel and drop the swing arm on my 05 chopper. I don't think you will have to on your ridgeback. Just pull the wheel and transmission sprocket cover. No big deal just be sure you get the belt alignment and tension right. I did not do a how-to but check the "how-to" section here on the forum. Any questions give a shout.