I'm new to asymmetrical drive belts. I rode 48 miles yesterday in the high desert and climbed some serious Mesa's. The heat coming out of the plastic drive cover was impressive. When I went to do maintenance this morning on the bike I took the TAV apart ( comet clone) and noticed the drive belt shows the signs of high heat wear.
The belt is now 3/4" ( .75 inches 28 m/m ) wide as it sits today. The flat edge ( engine side) shows a rough,almost burnt edge. The belt is down to a cord. The bevel edge is also showing high heat wear and is starting to de-laminate. ( yes it was put on right)
I'm sure the belt is Chi-Com made. My clutch and driven pulley are aligned at rest.
Is the belt toast? Does a 60 buck American belt make it worth the price? Do they last longer?
What have you found is the best lube for the variable drive clutch for they way I drive?
The belt is now 3/4" ( .75 inches 28 m/m ) wide as it sits today. The flat edge ( engine side) shows a rough,almost burnt edge. The belt is down to a cord. The bevel edge is also showing high heat wear and is starting to de-laminate. ( yes it was put on right)
I'm sure the belt is Chi-Com made. My clutch and driven pulley are aligned at rest.
Is the belt toast? Does a 60 buck American belt make it worth the price? Do they last longer?
What have you found is the best lube for the variable drive clutch for they way I drive?