Niterra shares guidance to avoid wear and tear of Bando brand motorcycle belts

São Paulo, fevereiro de 2025 - CVT drive belts are widely used in scooters of different manufacturers. This system offers several advantages, as ease of driving, Comfort in urban traffic, Lower vibration and noise, in addition to requiring less maintenance compared to traditional motorcycle chains. Nonetheless, to ensure the durability and optimal performance of the belts, It is essential to adopt good maintenance and piloting practices. A Niterra, Japanese multinational owner of the NGK and NTK brands and specialized in components for ignition systems and automotive components and official importer of Bando brand belts and rollers for the motorcycle segment in Brazil, lists the main factors that contribute to premature belt wear and how to avoid them.
1- Lack of system cleanliness: muitos modelos de scooters requerem a limpeza do sistema CVT a cada 3.000 a 5.000 km, depending on the automaker's recommendation. Lack of cleanliness allows dust and residue to accumulate, Accelerating Belt Wear.
2- Excess load: Carrying weight above the limit specified by the manufacturer overloads the system, generating greater friction and reducing belt life.
3- Sudden accelerations: Inappropriate use of the accelerator, with sudden accelerations, Increases stress on the belt and pulleys, resulting in premature wear.
4- Improper maintenance: Changing the belt must follow the automaker's manual, geralmente entre 10.000 a 20.000 km. Furthermore, Maintenance must be carried out by a specialized mechanic, because scooters have particularities in relation to ordinary motorcycles.

Avoiding premature failures
Unlike conventional motorcycles, Scooters do not require belt tension adjustment. Nonetheless, Periodic checking of pulleys, Rollers and lubrication of specific points in the system are essential to avoid premature failure.
"Although high external temperatures do not directly affect the durability of the belt, CVT internal overheating can be harmful. To avoid this, It is necessary to keep the system clean in dusty or coastal areas", explains Hiromori Mori, Niterra technical consultant. " It is important to regularly check the air filter of the CVT vent to avoid obstructions that make it difficult to cool down. ”
Niterra offers a complete line of these products in Brazil, além de oferecer suporte técnico por meio do SAC 0800 019 7112 e treinamentos especializados para mecânicos e profissionais do setor de motopeças.