Roblatt
High Miler
Answer: 140,000kms and 14 years.
Call me crazy, but this was an ongoing experiment. I do all the usual maintenance but when I originally forgot to replace the belt the first time it was due, I thought "I wander how long....". BTW it's an '06 Breva 1100. Another thing to note is that I did check the belt occassionally and it showed no sign of wear, so simply checking is a no no - change it.
Now this happened 40kms from mobile reception on a 110km mountain pass with little to no traffic. For any one who knows it - the road from Mitta Mitta to Omeo here in Victoria. One of the best roads you can ride.
I have always carried a spare belt but I didn't want to change it on the side of a winding road, besides it was raining. Anyway, I got a lift home by my roadside=care insurer, the bike will be delivered next week and I'll change the belt.
cheers
Robert
Call me crazy, but this was an ongoing experiment. I do all the usual maintenance but when I originally forgot to replace the belt the first time it was due, I thought "I wander how long....". BTW it's an '06 Breva 1100. Another thing to note is that I did check the belt occassionally and it showed no sign of wear, so simply checking is a no no - change it.
Now this happened 40kms from mobile reception on a 110km mountain pass with little to no traffic. For any one who knows it - the road from Mitta Mitta to Omeo here in Victoria. One of the best roads you can ride.
I have always carried a spare belt but I didn't want to change it on the side of a winding road, besides it was raining. Anyway, I got a lift home by my roadside=care insurer, the bike will be delivered next week and I'll change the belt.
cheers
Robert