High Performance Belts

[Rayman5271]

I am going to purchase a new belt for my nytro... has anyone tried aftermarket belts or is the yamaha belt the way to go?

 

[HURRICANE]

Ray,We use and sell Ultimax XS belts.I find that they have the best grip on our 600hp sled.However the Yamaha belt will last longer and has a harder compound

 

[Muffin]

I would hae to second "Hurricane". The XS will grip better, especially if wet and keep the clutches cooler because of the flexiblity and grooved back. The stock belt is hard as nails and will last forever but will not have the added performance of the XS

 

[nytro addict]

I'd third that. XS belts are the best. I have two nytros. One mine n the other the wifes and I left the stock belt on hers and jumping from one sled to the other I swear you can tell a difference.

 

[usafracer]

What is the part numer on the xs belt ?

 

[tapp1]

Part No:

XS805

 

[DaveRX1]

my 03 rx1 has 8800 HARD miles on the original 8dn belt

 

[ahamay]

I like the yammie belt, have tried everything but now thats all I use

 

[EsonPZ]

How about Gates, does anyone have any experience with them?

 

[LazyBastard]

How about Gates, does anyone have any experience with them?

... the only belt I've ever used that actually holds together. I was going through about 3 OEM belts per year (03RX), and the dayco/whatever junk last only for about 50 km.

The problem with the OEM belts is that they're too HARD, so when you put it to any real work, they slip and burn. The problem with the dayco belt is that they stretch/elongate and lose internal lugs.

I bought a pair of gates belts a few years ago, still running the first one. Three years of use.

There are people who get good results out of the OEM belts, but I suspect that these are people who stick to groomed/hard trails and ice. Deep snow puts a lot more stress on the belt and is where it is most likely to slip and burn.