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Danger of a Broken V-Belt in the Middle of the Road Can Damage Your Automatic Motorcycle Components
Automatic Motorcycle V-Belt
Danger of a Broken V-Belt
Tips for Maintaining a V-Belt
Danger of a Broken V-Belt in the Middle of the Road Can Damage Your Automatic Motorcycle Components
Performing regular maintenance on an automatic motorcycle is actually very easy, where the rider only needs to carry out regular maintenance and pay attention to each important component on his favorite scooter.
One important component on an automatic scooter that requires attention is the V-belt which is one of the components in the automatic motorcycle drive system. Made of rubber, the V-belt functions to transmit engine rotation to the rear wheels.
Erwin Chandra, Senior Instructor Technical Service PT Indako Trading Coy as the main dealer for Honda in the North Sumatra region, with the spirit of One Heart said, this one component is indeed very important to maintain.
V-belt for Automatic Motorbikes
“Because if the V-belt on your motorbike breaks, then the motorbike cannot be driven even though the engine is running. This can be said to be like using a chain on a motorbike, the difference is that if your motorbike’s V-belt breaks, then it cannot be reconnected,” said Erwin Chandra.
According to Erwin, it is very dangerous if you experience a broken V-Belt in the middle of the road, because it can damage other components in the continuously variable transmission (CVT).
In addition, a twisted V-belt can also damage the roller bowl on your motorbike. It is highly recommended to replace the V-belt when entering 24,000 Km, and it is necessary to check the V-belt every time you do regular service.
Danger of a Broken V-belt
An easy way to know when the V-belt is time to be replaced is when when riding your favorite scooter, the driver will feel a heavy pull and there is a heavy vibration. The danger is, if it is still forced, then the V-belt on the scooter is at risk of breaking.
Erwin added, if you feel there is a problem with your favorite scooter, then you should immediately go to the nearest official AHASS workshop to check or replace the problematic components, so that the motorbike is back in prime condition and can accompany the daily activities of Honda motorbike lovers.
Tips for Maintaining V-belts
Here are tips for maintaining V-belts from the Technical Service Division of PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM):
Routinely check the v-belt: For Honda scooters, the v-belt must be checked periodically at 8,000 km of use. In theory, the service life of this component can reach 24,000 km and after that it must be replaced. However, this depends on the driving style of each rider. Dirty CVT room conditions can also shorten the life of the v-belt.
Be Careful When Using Racing Accessories: Although racing accessories can make the appearance of the scooter more stylish, non-standard components can risk damaging other components. For safety and comfort in driving, you should be more careful in choosing accessories for your motorbike. So that the quality is maintained.
Normal Use of Scooter: When the scooter is idling, the rider should not play with the gas lever. Remember, the motorbike you are using has an automatic transmission, so when you play the gas lever, the v-belt will tighten and move the rear wheel. Therefore, the use of the Idling Stop System (ISS) feature is highly recommended in this condition, because in addition to being environmentally friendly, it can also extend the life of your scooter’s v-belt. ***
