HOME 1-40 2009 VRSC Service: Maintenance sm01390 1 2 3 4 5 6 Stone Belt cross-section Sprocket side of belt 7 8 Figure 1-4 5. Drive Belt Wear Patterns Table 1-11. Drive Belt Wear Analysis PATTERN CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION 1 Internal tooth cracks (hairline) OK to run, but monitor condition. 2 External tooth cracks Replace belt. 3 Missing teeth Replace belt. 4 Chipping (not serious) OK to run, but monitor condition. 5 Fuzzy edge cord OK to run, but monitor condition. 6 Hook wear Replace belt and sprocket. 7 Stone damage Replace belt if damage is on the edge. 8 Bevel wear (outboard edge only) OK to run, but monitor condition.