User's Manual Part 4

Maintenance

Rear Drive Belt Condition

Inspect the rear drive belt at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance table

beginning on page 82. Replace the drive belt if it is cracked or has broken teeth or frayed

edges. No matter its condition, the drive belt should be replaced at periodic intervals. See

the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Service Manual or an authorized INDIAN MOTORCYCLE dealer.

DO NOT attempt to check belt tension if the belt has been exposed to rain or washing

within a 24 hour period or if the vehicle has been run at operating temperature within the

last four hours. Allow the vehicle to cool down to ambient temperature before measuring

belt tension. Replace the drive belt and both sprockets as a set if the drive belt has over

5,000 miles (8,000 km) of service at the time of damage or failure.

Rear Drive Belt Wear Analysis

Internal tooth cracks

(hairline):

OK to run, but

monitor condition

External tooth cracks:

Replace belt

Missing teeth:

Replace belt

Chipping (not serious):

OK to run, but monitor

condition

Fuzzy edge cord:

OK to run,

but monitor condition

Hook wear:

Replace belt

Stone damage:

Replace belt if damage is

on edge

Bevel wear

(outboard edge only):

OK to run,

but monitor condition