gates carbon fibre belt

[rtk]

Hi are there any reports on this new belt and does someone know where to purchase one near Edmonton Gates website doesn't list any retailers thanks

 

[shockman]

I would try Lordco, Napa or such, usually these guys can get Gates products as they are major producers of automotive belts.

 

[X-Treme]

Napa belts ARE Gates belts.

 

[rhody605]

Rapid Revolutions in Edmonton sells them and has some in stock. Depending for which machine they retail for around $135

 

[Shermanator]

For what its worth I picked up one of the new belts at our local NAPA, $120. I gave it the proper break in as I do the OEM belt, made sure the clutches were cleaned up and then let 'er rip. I found the belt to perform as good as the OEM, held rpm on some good pulls, good back shifting and very little belt/clutch dust at the end of the day. It is wearing the same as the OEM, sits the same height in the secondary, the only thing I did notice is that the belt is twice as stiff as the OEM. This certainly isn't a long term test as to longevity however, I think it'll make a great spare belt. I don't see much point in paying full OEM price for a spare belt, especially when you have a full year warranty on the belt, may as well rip up the OEM during your riding! Sherm