OEM Kymco belt with 18K mi on it...

[mrbios]

OEM Kymco belt (replaced in 8/2013) mfg in 2009 bought from local dealer for $85! now has 18K mi on it... is it ok to keep using?  Seems to be working fine?

Also, if I replace it should I go with a Kevlar belt or a particular aftermarket brand?

[Stig / Major Tom]

What is the specified replacement interval according to your owner's manual?
Most feel the stock Kymco belt is superior to all others.
Stig

[mrbios]

I think it's 15 thousand miles is when it's supposed to be replaced and thanks for that information I didn't know I thought maybe people liked the aftermarket belts better. Also I saved the original belt which I changed at 10,000 miles there was nothing wrong with it I just thought maybe I should change it you think it would be a mistake to put it on and get some more use out of it?

[mousejunks]

The owner's manual says 20,000km intervals. I have personally done 28,000km on mine but at that point the belt is so worn it doesn't shift properly on the pulleys. OEM is best.

[john grinsel]

On 11th maxi rubber band drive scooter and over 400,000 miles with them----OEM belts, changed at maker's recommended intervals has kept me from walking----only one broken belt in these miles.  I view the belts as the weakest link in the drive train.  Just better to take no chances.

I always carry spare belt.

[mrbios]

Wow 400,000 miless that's a lot of riding, Okay so it's time to change the belt then LOL