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So I just took a look at Speedymoto's belt and sprocket covers and have a couple questions.  Are there any drawbacks to installing these?  Kinda looks like they leave these components open to being worn much more quickly than with the factory pieces.  Any opinions are appreciated.

rain getting in there would be a drawback, but easier to check for wear is a plus. also they look good

and i heard a rumour of one bike that got damaged when a rock flew into his belts? unlikely of course

I run nothing over my belts in all kinds of weather...

Removed my covers over the weekend after speaking with my dealer as they were installing my Nemesis 2.  He advised me that the covers were there to make sure we didn't get injured rather than protecting the parts.  So...after that, the covers were removed.  Looks very nice without the big black plastics covering them. 

+1 to that, I am at +10k miles without covers in all sorts of bad weather, and hell even a few bad dirt roads in the mix.

You will be fine without them.

I've run my bike the same way for about 30,000 km's and while I like the look better, I did have to replace two rollers from exposure to inclement weather.

Thats a big risk, I've read stories on the forum where peoples belts have blown and the warranty was voided. That is niether here nor there. I personally think the risk of some crap geting in there while rideing is too great. Think about how much stuff hits your legs. Maybe the sprocket is not so bad, but I would not risk the belts.

Could you link to those? I have heard of ONE TIME that someone got a rock in there without belt covers on since 2005...

With my luck, I'll be the 2nd one to get a rock in there. I'll keep mine on.

That's all I remember too, once.

No belt covers=Russian roulette. The front wheel will throw anything, esp in a turn. The engine is right in sight of the debri. Your lucky if all you do is bend a valve when the belt does snap

Theres more than one case.
theres at least the one of damage caused by a stone.

And theres others of having to replace tensioners and bearings .

So yeah theres maybe only one one case of catostrophic damage but there are loads more of added wear and tear.

Its not a big deal but definately something you should be aware of.

Anyone make aftermarket belt covers besides SpeedyMoto ?

Yup, you.  ;) There's more than a couple people who have taken a dremel to their stock covers with good results. Some just cut out holes, others cut holes and put in clear windows for the look and maintained protection.

The ONLY two I have found are Rizoma and SpeedyMoto.  The issue with the SpeedyMoto's is that they still leave all the rollers open, which really doesn't provide any protection, but in my opinion, they look better than the Rizomas.  If anyone knows of any other options, please let me know.

I used to run the stock covers and one of the tensioners still seized up.  After replacing the bearing, I switched to vented covers  ;D

To the OP: Rizoma makes a cover with a clear lens if you want to see it, but still want the protection. This one is for the 1000/1100, but they make others.

http://www.desmoworks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_383&products_id=414&zenid=9e8996d9c4c6937aa7fb823db07141fd (http://www.desmoworks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_383&products_id=414&zenid=9e8996d9c4c6937aa7fb823db07141fd)

Not sure how to attach links, I did find it in tech "blew out belt on highway". Now this may be the only one that I've heard of. I did talk to people from this dealer and they informed me that "Ducati" will not warranty damage to engine due to open or modified covers. They also said that this is somewhat common and most cases do not involve catostrophic failure. I guess if my warranty was expired then i might give it a shot. I do believe that if you run a purchased cover such as Rizoma, then if there is a problem you will at least have some ground to stand on. You also need a dealer who is willing to go to bat for you.

Rizoma doesn't yet make a clear-window belt cover for the 696.......  I been waiting.....  just like I been waiting for 'em to make rear-sets for 696 too.... 

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=9909.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=9909.0)

This is what shys me away from open covers. . .

Your 3rd option is carbon fiber.

I run Rizoma, I like the look because it has windows, and I got them before SM came out with their line. I have anodized adjustible cam pulleys too, so I wouldn't get the SpeedyMotos which would hide 'em.

I haven't used any belt cover on a 2v Ducati in over 10 years. I'm still waiting for the 1st problem.

On my 2V 900, the only thing keeping me from running open covers (aside from my investment in spendy billet covers) is the wires running across that area: There's an oil line for the oil cooler (which I'd like to reroute), the starter wire, and the oil pressure sensor wire. If I was going to run open covers, I'd probably move that stuff, but then again, I run covers and I still want to move that stuff.

The whole "rock in the belts" problem, although documented (...seldom), seems quite far fetched and improbable. Yeah, its obvious why it would invalidate a warranty should something happen, however the likelihood of something happening there is far less likely than you crashing from being distracted by a girl on the sidewalk. or from seeing a bear climbing a tree. or myriad other attention getters out there in the mix.

You mean like this  ;D

(http://arb.smugmug.com/photos/503121965_QkZes-M.jpg)

What wires?  [evil]


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Daryl_July_30_005.jpg)

Alright sorry to drag this one out from the back catalouges, but does anyone know how the starter wire was rerouted and what the process is for blanking out the oil pressure sensor, and any reprecussions from doing this?

Guys, check these out cnc italy makes them
(http://bellissimoto.com/images/Belt_Covers_2.JPG)
Im thinking of buying them. I ordered the cnc italy fork collars and they were high quality so id imagine these would be the same.

I believe magnus with blackfog had the open cover blown belt issue.

In my case it would just give me an excuse to put a 1000ds in my bike.

Those guys (CNC Racing) are really helpful. And they are now a race team sponsor I saw.