OP
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:49:53 +0000
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MP3 400
Joined: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:06:02 +0000
Posts: 10
Location: dover nj
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OP
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MP3 400
Joined: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:06:02 +0000
Posts: 10
Location: dover nj
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Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:49:53 +0000
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What are the symptoms that the belt should be replaced? Is this something I should just do?
I am at about 7500 miles and I ride it fairly hard. I hear some rumbling at acceleration and my brain says that may be the drive belt. But being the only motorcycle I have had with a CVT I'm not certain.
thanks for advice and as I found out after a few posts here....opinions....lol
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Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:11:07 +0000
Molto Verboso
2015 MP3 500 ie Business
Joined: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:22:26 +0000
Posts: 1061
Location: Belgium
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Molto Verboso
2015 MP3 500 ie Business
Joined: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:22:26 +0000
Posts: 1061
Location: Belgium
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Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:11:07 +0000
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Ignoring replacement of the belt time risks it breaking and potentially locking up the rear wheel.
Now imagine that scenario when you're riding at any signficant speed.
Belt service consists of belt, roller and sliders. I am still on my original rollers, but I replace my sliders with every belt change (6K mi/10K km). I suspect your rumbling is due to worn sliders.
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Sun, 13 Nov 2022 21:55:07 +0000
Veni, Vidi, Posti
MP3 500, GTS 250 (both 2008 MY), 2013 Piaggio BV 350, 2014 Can Am Spyder RT
Joined: Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:00:49 +0000
Posts: 7406
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
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Veni, Vidi, Posti
MP3 500, GTS 250 (both 2008 MY), 2013 Piaggio BV 350, 2014 Can Am Spyder RT
Joined: Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:00:49 +0000
Posts: 7406
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
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Sun, 13 Nov 2022 21:55:07 +0000
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If it's due, it's due.
And, it is very normal when I change the belt on my MP3 500 that the whole transmission works smoother. Less juddery. Probably due to sanding the variator, and all the new bits that fit to OEM specs. And the new belt not being so smooth after those thousands of miles.
It's due.
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Sun, 13 Nov 2022 23:44:44 +0000
Hooked
2019 MP3 500 Sport
Joined: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:33:29 +0000
Posts: 229
Location: California
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Hooked
2019 MP3 500 Sport
Joined: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:33:29 +0000
Posts: 229
Location: California
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Sun, 13 Nov 2022 23:44:44 +0000
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Follow the maintemace schedule. Replace the belt et al every 6k miles. You really. never want it to fail.
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OP
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:50:35 +0000
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MP3 400
Joined: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:06:02 +0000
Posts: 10
Location: dover nj
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OP
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MP3 400
Joined: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:06:02 +0000
Posts: 10
Location: dover nj
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Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:54:04 +0000
Molto Verboso
2015 MP3 500 ie Business
Joined: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:22:26 +0000
Posts: 1061
Location: Belgium
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Molto Verboso
2015 MP3 500 ie Business
Joined: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:22:26 +0000
Posts: 1061
Location: Belgium
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Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:54:04 +0000
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Oil coming from the airfilter box is almost always one of 2 things
1) Engine is overfilled. The correct refill qty is 1,5Liter although Piaggio still puts the wrong quantity of 1,7Liter in its literature
2) Excessive airfilter oil. The foam filter only need to be tacky a.k.a. a light coat of filter oil. The foam should never drip.
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