I have a 2014 570 Touring with 1500 miles on it. Seems like a good time to start checking the condition of the drive belt to make sure it is still in good condition. Doesn’t it seem like there ought to be a little window on the belt-clutch cover so that you can do a quick check? Instead I have to do the bigger operation and remove the cover to check it out. Kind of makes you want to ignore the belt until you are having trouble with it.

Do other owners ever check the condition of the belt or just wait until it starts to act up? How long should I expect it to last? I know it’s based on a lot of parameters about how you ride but is there a ballpark figure?