Polaris 2009 Victory Vegas - Manual (Page 98)

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MAINTENANCE
Drive Belt
Drive Belt Tension
Drive Belt Deflection (with 10 lbs. of force)
VEGAS LOW/KINGPIN LOW VEGAS / VEGAS 8-BALL / ALL OTHER KINGPIN
New drive systems (new belt & sprockets) 5mm +/-- 0.5mm 10 mm +/-- 0.5mm
After 500 miles on drive system 6mm +/-- 0.5mm 12 mm +/-- 0.5mm
The following data is provided for use with a Sonic Tension Meter. Follow the instructions provided with the meter.
Required Data Required Data LOW Models All Other VEGAS/KINGPIN
Span 658.3mm Tension (new belt) 50.6 Hz +/-- 1 35.7 Hz +/-- 1
Belt width 28mm Tension (after 500 miles) 48.3 Hz +/-- 1 32.3 Hz +/-- 1
Belt mass constant 8.4
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