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donjack

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« on: May 22, 2016, 09:27:06 AM »
morning chaps, any of you thinking of changing your drive belt, i just found this! excellent price AND OEM!!


http://www.aliexpress.com/item/KYMCO-GENUINE-Parts-DOWNTOWN-300-SHADOW-300-K-XCT-300-Ninita-CVT-TRANSMISSION-Belt-OEM-KAWASAKI/32352099852.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.2.DEDP2X&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_10,searchweb201602_3_10017_10021_507_10022_10020_10009_10008_10018_10019_101,searchweb201603_7&btsid=eedaee64-2b4a-4118-96a7-672a04d7b08c

its the cheapest I've found.
I use this site regularly, but don't buy if you need it tomorrow!! delivery is very slow, normally about a month! (to UK).
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« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2016, 09:56:03 AM »
Funny that you should mention that. I just inspected mine yesterday.I don't think I'm going to have to change mine for a while. Does anyone think its a good idea to keep a spare,just in case?


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Re: drive belt
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2016, 11:48:26 AM »
100% yes! When you need one, you need one!

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Re: drive belt
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2016, 01:27:23 PM »
Ok,I'll see who has the best price on an original Kymco belt. I don't want a cheap knock off.


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Re: drive belt
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2016, 02:18:29 PM »
Checked the price at my dealer , original part , around $65.But mine should last at least 20,000 km .
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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2016, 03:26:42 PM »
Wow, that seems like a very fair price!! I've seen them for $89 and up


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Re: drive belt
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2016, 04:03:04 PM »
My dealer offers gates booster dn(red text on the outside part) and they have worked perfectly fine, no snaps, and I rode them to the service limit.
One third the price of original.

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Re: drive belt
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2016, 08:06:39 PM »
Speaking of drive belts. anyone think there should be a time limit on how long you drive on one time wise before changing? It will be years before I get to the mileage limit of when it should be changed. Just like batteries, tires and helmets have recommended time limits wondering if you guys thought belts should have one too. I will open it up this summer and look at it but as of right now I've had the DT for 4 years and only 4800 miles on it so far.
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Re: drive belt
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2016, 03:57:00 AM »
Short answer: probably a wise move to replace.

Long answer : I am betting the rubber component will deteriorate over time.

Tyres have a 5 year limit I believe.

The strength material will likely last forever, unless it snaps from stress.

If you cruise like on a lazy Sunday drive only,  then stress will be minor, and you will likely see the belt is still in pristine condition.

It will be interesting to read your report on the condition of the CVT when you check out later.

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Re: drive belt
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2016, 10:48:54 AM »
Quote from: xsel777 on May 23, 2016, 03:57:00 AM
Short answer: probably a wise move to replace.

Long answer : I am betting the rubber component will deteriorate over time.

Tyres have a 5 year limit I believe.


Similar to tyres, the rubber will react with oxygen and lose flexibilty and strength over time. The workshop manual states to change it every 20,000km, but it's safer to spend less than $100 for another good few years more.
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Re: drive belt
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2016, 05:45:20 PM »
Quote from: sklnzl on May 22, 2016, 02:18:29 PM
Checked the price at my dealer , original part , around $65.But mine should last at least 20,000 km .
   
   Who is your dealer please ? and address
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Re: drive belt
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2016, 08:52:51 PM »
Yeah, sklnzl, who is he and where is he??! I got a good deal from my dealer for 99 bucks!

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Re: drive belt
« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2016, 10:45:30 AM »
Very important part for your and bike's safety.
Aliexprsss suppliers may have figured out how to spell and print kymco on a rubber band and a plastic bag. Maybe not.....
I would buy this OEM only part from dealer or kymcopartsmonster.com.
Most scooters probably like best exactly correct length and width belt.
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Re: drive belt
« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2016, 12:51:08 AM »
Your link didn't work for me, but if you mean this: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/KYMCO-GENUINE-Parts-DOWNTOWN-300-SHADOW-300-K-XCT-300-Ninita-CVT-TRANSMISSION-Belt-OEM-KAWASAKI/32352099852.html

Sounds like a potential hassle and a bit of a wait and hope customs don't want some duty from you...

Alternatively, you can get a Gates belt for the Downtown 300 supplied from within the UK for £60, free click and collect at Argos within a week.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kymco-Downtown-300-i-2009-2010-Gates-Drive-Belt-/401034568869
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Re: drive belt
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2016, 05:46:14 PM »
https://scooterpartsco.com/

check these guys out they have the kevlar belts  i order 1 3 weeks ago and there price was good to

Malossi MHR X-Kev Belt - The 5 layers from the X-Special version does advanced with one Kev line. Malossi includes polyamide fabric in the teath of the belts for the highest durability. Perfect belt for race use. Perhaps indestructable
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