SYM VTS 200 Belt Inspection

Belt are replaced about every 12000 km, before that periodic inspection is necessary around every 6000km or less. Inspection may sound simple but it could be hardest thing to do.


What do you look for ?


Its a straight forward question, if you never seen a damaged belt how do you judge a belt is good. Sometime these where experience count and ability to judge a good belt or anything for that matter is crucial.


It is not 100% fool proof, but I will look for :

1. Condition - Check the belt for cracking, sign of ageing, fraying, any loose or flaking belt.
2. Security - Belt is not loose on the pulley, pulley itself secured and no sign of nut adrift or loose.
3. Operation - Check the belt visually with engine running, see that it freely move and no abnormality with it.

It is very difficult to judge unless you have been involved with similar inspections before. Luckily, in my profession I am constantly been involved with inspection and judging a plane is fit to fly or not for the last 25 years.. so its second nature to me.


Below some photos of belting being inspected.


Cover in good condition, no crack or damage.

 General drive belt area free from grease and debris that could indicate problem with drive pulley or damaged belt.

 No sign of grease at this forward pulley or oil leak from seals, securing nut in good condition no looseness or play.

 Belt itself feel good to touch and no sign of fraying, cracking or ageing.

 Always remember how many thread shows, its a good indication of loosening nut.

Clutch bell nut secured properly and no damage to bell, discoloration is not a problem due to this clutch runs hot depending on how you ride.

Generally is condition and security of belting, leaking oil or smearing grease that you should also look for. Then looseness of components and unusual sound is also important which may indicate bad clutch or drive pulley.


Overall you need to practice to know what you are looking for.