DT300i drive belt

[CROSSBOLT]

Checked ALL parts suppliers listed here and the ones that actually had a parts break-down for the DT listed $188.xx @ for the 23100-LEA7-E01 Drive belt (1004-24.5-30)!! That is DOUBLE from 2016! Well, not quite but 88 bucks more than before. Now I have always been an advocate of the OEM part for the belt since it was Mitsuboshi and very reliable.

Open for suggestions...even the obvious ones!

[john grinsel]

When I bought my 2019 XTown, I ordered a spare OEM drive belt to carry as spare---do not remember exact price but under $100----Noticed the other day when I ordered pick up contact for front ABS ring----price was either $40 or $60----when I figured out problem as not electronic, I had dealer send back as he already had some Kymco Parts going back. 

Hope they have not raised their parts prices across the board.

[TBR125]

Do belts for Kymco's other large scooters cost that much? I know they last awhile but that is a large sum to drop on maintenance. The Agility oem belt was 26$ and lasted 20,000 km.

[TBR125]

https://www.ebay.com/i/113770251577?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=113770251577&targetid=884131384999&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=200524&poi=&campaignid=9421872431&mkgroupid=95112701945&rlsatarget=pla-884131384999&abcId=1140476&merchantid=101707574&gclid=Cj0KCQjww_f2BRC-ARIsAP3zarGxH9-NqCiI0Ng9QUecCCvW673d3EmMaHuBy9oTfGxezUSwX6VoWhAaAv-UEALw_wcB

This appears to match. I know shipping will take about 3 weeks as this is the seller I bought my agility belts from.

[john grinsel]

Based on over 400,000 miles of rubber band drive scooters use---only OEM belt regardless of cost!!  One broken belt on trip-----trip interruption costs money-----Getting run over if belt breaks running----getting run over ain't fun!.

Changing every 15,000 miles has worked for me.

[TBR125]

Those are genuine belts. I have purchased several for different bikes and they are oem bando V-belts made in Taiwan for kymco.

[rdhood]

A few months ago, I bought an oem belt from Taiwan. It was $82 shipped and about a three week ship time.  Anything already in the U.S. is twice the price.

[CROSSBOLT]

A few months ago, I bought an oem belt from Taiwan. It was $82 shipped and about a three week ship time.  Anything already in the U.S. is twice the price.

Who in Taiwan and what was shipping? I am not in a hurry since only 11000 to 12000 miles are on the original...

[KymcoRockr]

You can get the Malossi Kevlar belt, made in Japan by Bando, for $90.
https://scooterpartsco.com/kymco/kymco-downtown-300/malossi-kevlar-belt-for-kymco-downtown-300-people-300

[CROSSBOLT]

Really appreciate the replies! I have asked scooter parts to quote the dimensions to make sure. Has anyone actually used one of these in a DT300i or a People GTi300?

[KymcoRockr]

Thousands of people have. It's a good belt.

[CROSSBOLT]

You can get the Malossi Kevlar belt, made in Japan by Bando, for $90.
https://scooterpartsco.com/kymco/kymco-downtown-300/malossi-kevlar-belt-for-kymco-downtown-300-people-300

Got a reply from scooterparts.com about belt dimensions which they confirmed 1004-24.5-14.7(height)-30 which is what I have written in my original DT300i owner manual.

So now I have more than one source for a suitable replacement. Now must work on prying funds loose to get one!

[Stig / Major Tom]

Got a reply from scooterparts.com about belt dimensions which they confirmed 1004-24.5-14.7(height)-30 which is what I have written in my original DT300i owner manual.

So now I have more than one source for a suitable replacement. Now must work on prying funds loose to get one!

If it works out for you Karl - please post your results under the DT300 heading and we'll make it a sticky for other owners.

Thanks, Stig

[CROSSBOLT]

If it works out for you Karl - please post your results under the DT300 heading and we'll make it a sticky for other owners.

Thanks, Stig

You can count on it!

[CROSSBOLT]

A few months ago, I bought an oem belt from Taiwan. It was $82 shipped and about a three week ship time.  Anything already in the U.S. is twice the price.

What is the contact listing for this supplier?