Blown belt at 2500 miles

[jaydaniels]

I’ve heard a lot of guys talk about there belts basically breaking. Mine almost did but I caught it. Noticed a vibration. This was after a very long high speed run.

 

[Wingwong]

I’ve heard a lot of guys talk about there belts basically breaking. Mine almost did but I caught it. Noticed a vibration. This was after a very long high speed run.

Good catch could have been a lot worse

 

[kimcoop1324]

I am curious if you had aligned your clutches prior to this belt problem

 

[jaydaniels]

I am curious if you had aligned your clutches prior to this belt problem

When I first got my sled my offset was just under 60mm. I put around 1000 miles like that. I then removed my inner washer which put me at 58.6mm. Haven’t aligned with the Hurricane tool but I would still like to.

 

[DooZ]

I’ve heard a lot of guys talk about there belts basically breaking. Mine almost did but I caught it. Noticed a vibration. This was after a very long high speed run.

Tuned? Either way, in my opinion that's good belt life for a 200+ hp machine.

 

[kimcoop1324]

When I first got my sled my offset was just under 60mm. I put around 1000 miles like that. I then removed my inner washer which put me at 58.6mm. Haven’t aligned with the Hurricane tool but I would still like to.

I aligned mine with hurricane tool but can't get out there for another 2 weeks. Hopefully this tool will make the needed difference.

 

[jaydaniels]

Tuned? Either way, in my opinion that's good belt life for a 200+ hp machine.

No tune on that belt. I am tuned now so I’ll see the comparison. I will say that many of miles were cruising miles. I wasn’t easy on my belt but wasn’t doing wide open long pulls. Until now lol.

 

[Crossfire12]

I’ve heard a lot of guys talk about there belts basically breaking. Mine almost did but I caught it. Noticed a vibration. This was after a very long high speed run.

2500 miles, DOyou think it was getting WORN ,TIME TO CHECK way earlier like 1000 miles,How many miles do you think you can get with a turbo, ?DID you measure ,check if your belt is worn tTHIN below spec, BELTS on a turbo WEAR, WHY would most everybody brag how long will my belt last before they blow, Must be people on HERE are not used to HORSEPOWER, everybody better go back to the 165 hp APEX! JUST SAYING

 

[jaydaniels]

2500 miles, DOyou think it was getting WORN ,TIME TO CHECK way earlier like 1000 miles,How many miles do you think you can get with a turbo, ?DID you measure ,check if your belt is worn tTHIN below spec, BELTS on a turbo WEAR, WHY would most everybody brag how long will my belt last before they blow, Must be people on HERE are not used to HORSEPOWER, everybody better go back to the 165 hp APEX! JUST SAYING[/QUOTE

I changed the title so people don’t think I’m bragging lol. Just sharing information is all.

 

[Crossfire12]

I’m not ridiculing you, just pointing out with a turbo your belt wears thin, your set up is working great, YOUR NOT A BELT blower, under 1000 you might be! People seem to ride these until their belt blows must be some kinda honor to get the most out of a belt.

 

[eastmark]

You’re not mad are you ? Haha

 

[Wingwong]

Nice to see another thread about belt longevity.
2500 miles on 1 belt is worth talking about on any high performance sled . Keep us informed on your belt life with tube upgrade.

Question: are you studded?

 

[fourload]

That is great belt life for a high hp sled. I always change them out around 1000miles.

 

[jonlafon1]

Which belt? 8jp or 8dn or ?

 

[jaydaniels]

Nice to see another thread about belt longevity.
2500 miles on 1 belt is worth talking about on any high performance sled . Keep us informed on your belt life with tube upgrade.

Question: are you studded?

I was not studded on this belt but am now. We’ll see how things go. Cheers.