[fattpack]

Does anyone have any recommendations / experience with CVT belt replacements.
I'm looking at the following:

Gates - Redline 40R3691 G FORCE BELT
Ultimax - Ultimax UA UA485
EPI - Severe Duty Belt - WE265040

The OEM just seems expensive. But is it worth it?

Thoughts?

[NMKawierider]

Does anyone have any recommendations / experience with CVT belt replacements.
I'm looking at the following:

Gates - Redline 40R3691 G FORCE BELT
Ultimax - Ultimax UA UA485
EPI - Severe Duty Belt - WE265040

The OEM just seems expensive. But is it worth it?

Thoughts?

From some experience from other manufacturers, Gates would be my last choice and only if I could get their "C" series belts. I would trust the Ultimax and of course anything by EPI any.. and all day long.

[big_john]

Wondering ......  If on an overland excursion....  should one carry the tools and a spare belt?


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[NMKawierider]

Wondering ......  If on an overland excursion....  should one carry the tools and a spare belt?


......

An experienced rider will not only know how to traverse most any terrain without stressing the machine but will also have a solid understanding on how a CVT system works and how to not let it slip, run hot or put it in situations that can & will damage it. Those guys don't need a spare on most any average ride. A newbe..better do his homework and get the basics before finding out the hard way...and he probably should take a spare...and the 5lbs of tools it takes to change a CFM belt. 

[big_john]

Wondering ......  If on an overland excursion....  should one carry the tools and a spare belt?


......

An experienced rider will not only know how to traverse most any terrain without stressing the machine but will also have a solid understanding on how a CVT system works and how to not let it slip, run hot or put it in situations that can & will damage it. Those guys don't need a spare on most any average ride. A newbe..better do his homework and get the basics before finding out the hard way...and he probably should take a spare...and the 5lbs of tools it takes to change a CFM belt.

You are spot on, but .... things happen.   When I would ride my multi-day motorcycle adventures, I would carry a couple of spare tubes.  I can see why it would be a bad idea to carry a spare belt and a little tool kit.

[NMKawierider]

Wondering ......  If on an overland excursion....  should one carry the tools and a spare belt?


......

An experienced rider will not only know how to traverse most any terrain without stressing the machine but will also have a solid understanding on how a CVT system works and how to not let it slip, run hot or put it in situations that can & will damage it. Those guys don't need a spare on most any average ride. A newbe..better do his homework and get the basics before finding out the hard way...and he probably should take a spare...and the 5lbs of tools it takes to change a CFM belt.

You are spot on, but .... things happen.   When I would ride my multi-day motorcycle adventures, I would carry a couple of spare tubes.  I can see why it would be a bad idea to carry a spare belt and a little tool kit.

If I was going out for a several-day ride into no-where I would probably take an extra belt along...and a few tools too.