Blown belts equals blown out plastic

[lhdriller]

I blew a belt a couple days ago with less than 1000km on sled. I was WOT running close to 9000rpm. Conditions were cold like -30C. When the belt blew it smashed a hole through the plastic. Clutches were a very warm but not hot. I could touch them.

I running TD powertrail with turboforce exhaust and Dalton weights. Hopefully this is a one time affair.

Ang suggestions to avoid this happening. Current belt is 8JP

 

[Joe ltx-le]

You should install a blown belt guard

 

[lhdriller]

You should install a blown belt guard

Yes for sure. Where did you get this?

 

[Joe ltx-le]

Barn of parts have them. There's a few different ones around.

 

[ROCKERDAN]

Most guys know if they are gonna push these, they need a BOP Lower pan Guard, along with its top section.

Reading this site periodically is very important i find. I highly recommend it!

Straight out of my build thread: A whole whack of info.
https://ty4stroke.com/threads/my-rtx-le-50th-build-thread-let-the-mods-begin.149801/#post-1384039

Dan

 

[NYTurbo]

TD sells a nice belly pan protector. Heavy duty piece.

 

[MDGFLHR]

I just got my belly pan protector from BOP and since I need to take my primary off to make some adjustments can you drill the necessary holes with just the clutch removed? Thanks

 

[Joe ltx-le]

I just got my belly pan protector from BOP and since I need to take my primary off to make some adjustments can you drill the necessary holes with just the clutch removed? Thanks

I did it with the clutch on. You just need to watch your a arms when you drill through

 

[ROCKERDAN]

I just got my belly pan protector from BOP and since I need to take my primary off to make some adjustments can you drill the necessary holes with just the clutch removed? Thanks

I did this....see my build thread(SIG below)

 

[dsimonRX1]

Leave the foam in place underneath the protector?

 

[Doc Harley]

Leave the foam in place underneath the protector?

Yes

 

[Doowithblue]

I've seen bottom of side panel as well as behind protector with holes in them. Perhaps this needs to be re-engineered? Just sayin.

 

[FrozenTows4]

What does the belt guard look like?

 

[34pontiac]

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[FrozenTows4]

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Very helpful.
Tried. Only belly pan stuff. Should have said what does the OE belt guard look like After a blown belt.