[omegajim]

he asks these questions to see if anybody will bite.

I have seen belt failures, and usually they just flop off the pulley.

A chain on the other hand, usually gets bound into something.

Carbon fiber, you can use it for everything.

I expect to see in the not too distant future, carbon fiber rims, carbon fiber belt, carbon fiber frame, and some kind of fancy non ferrous engine block (magnesium alloy, I would think) feeding power through fancy high strength polymer gears.

just to prove that it can be done.

btw, Victory may have the "harley look" but as such as more options available should they feel the need to change their style or engine.