belt
Hi Astring
there is an easy way of checking alignment and that is to walk the bike slowly watch the belt in the drive ring from above, and if it looks to be close against one edge of the ring loosen off the engine mount bolts slightly and move the motor assy in that direction it only requires a tiny movement and then cinch the motor mounts up tight .
As mentioned assist for the engine is key so i usually idle mine up around 12-15 mph then bring the throttle in slowly also try and anticipate any hills i usually change down to my lowest crank ring well ahead of time and as soon as my speed starts to drop off noticeably i start to assist .
try and hear how the engine sounds in the revs if its buzzy and free sounding then its usually good for the belt but slow revving and or laboring is gonna strees the belt hope this helps
good luck
Royz
bye the way whats the number on your belt it should be a Gates #
I have a weird computer situation, I'll try to get a pic up tomorrow. I use the normal gear (the one that the kit came with). I pedal a few times when I start but once I am going it is mostly the engine. I hope that it is the alignment (and an easy fix), I'd love to get 3000+ on a belt.
Hi Astring
there is an easy way of checking alignment and that is to walk the bike slowly watch the belt in the drive ring from above, and if it looks to be close against one edge of the ring loosen off the engine mount bolts slightly and move the motor assy in that direction it only requires a tiny movement and then cinch the motor mounts up tight .
As mentioned assist for the engine is key so i usually idle mine up around 12-15 mph then bring the throttle in slowly also try and anticipate any hills i usually change down to my lowest crank ring well ahead of time and as soon as my speed starts to drop off noticeably i start to assist .
try and hear how the engine sounds in the revs if its buzzy and free sounding then its usually good for the belt but slow revving and or laboring is gonna strees the belt hope this helps
good luck
Royz
bye the way whats the number on your belt it should be a Gates #