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Post by frankj3 on Mar 25, 2013 20:20:54 GMT -5
Good evening Dawgs!
I bought my 2007 Kymco Vitality 4T new from my local dealer. It has always had the fluids changed on time. My only problem with the scooter has been two flat tires on the rear. No mods of any kind have been made to my scooter and I have over 6.5K kilometers on the speedo.
I live in south Texas so no hills except overpasses. It is my daily work rider year round.
My question is, how long can I expect my drive belt to last? It is showing NO signs of wear, cracking, etc. But since it is the factory original and has over 6.5K kilometers I am getting concerned. My book shows to replace it at 7K kilometers. Can I expect it to just let go or can I expect to get more K's out of it?
What would you do?
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Post by terrilee on Mar 25, 2013 20:47:05 GMT -5
HI & WELCOME 
me ? id order one and have it ready to go.
watch the videos on you tube on how to do it, before hand.
its always good to have a belt, coil, CDI all spare laying around.
ur tires ? r u keeping them inflated properly?
list ur town and state if u like
itistheride.boards.net/index.cgi?board=scl
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Post by prodigit on Mar 25, 2013 22:02:54 GMT -5
Some scoots last 8k miles on their belts (not km, but miles).
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 26, 2013 8:14:09 GMT -5
Myself, I would listen to the MFG. I'll bet they know a bit you don't. and it really can be a mess if one goes on the road. Besides, did you ever try to push one of these a mile?. I;d get a belt and perhaps a few more things and get organized and tackle it the first rainy day near that magic mile mark.
Cheers
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Post by scootercapecod on Mar 26, 2013 19:14:37 GMT -5
DX Go ahead and order your belt size and make sure you have a tool set with you to pull off the CVT housing and hopefully you're close enough to a garage that has an impact wrench for the variator nut.
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Post by skuttadawg on Mar 26, 2013 19:17:12 GMT -5
Measure the width most suggest replacing when its a mm thinner on width ot has signs of cracking , pieces missing or cords getting fraid . I got just over 12,000 miles on my stock belt and replaced with a Bando just like it . Gates Powerlink is good too . Those are about the only brand of belts to get unless you can afford the Italian stuff
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Post by frankj3 on Mar 26, 2013 20:41:55 GMT -5
@ Terrilee - yes Ma'am I do keep my tires inflated to spec. I'm located in Angleton, 43 miles south of Houston, near the Gulf Coast.
I will buy me another belt and keep it handy.
I have kept a spread sheet with every drop of gas, every drip of oil, and every psi of air. I can tell you exactly how much per mile it has cost me to ride my scoot, including the cost of the bike, my helmet and all maintenance. These prices do not include insurance......which is about $112/yr full coverage.....or my 2 flat tires/new tires.
I have used 45.04 gallons of gas at an avg cost of $3.16/gal. Total money spent on fuel since purchase is $141.62. To date, it has cost me an average of $0.38/ mile to ride.
I am slow to respond but if anyone wants a copy of this spreadsheet let me know and I'll send you a copy. It's in Excel....nothing fancy.....but it works for me.
E-mail me at frankj@cmaaccess.com for a copy. Please put "Scooter Spread Sheet" in the subject line so I'll know it's from here and I won't delete your e-mail.
FYI: I was a Big Dawg on the original site......not an expert, but a joker.....been away from the computer for a few months and did not get on the new site until 3/25/13. I like the new site!!
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