New Belt - do you wash it or just put it on?

[LuvMyWarrior]

I have a new 8DN that I am going to put on my 07 Attak GT. Do I need to wash the belt/let dry before I put it on? I am just wondering if it makes a difference or if most people just put the belt on the way it comes and roll.

Thanks!

Mark

 

[elcho keith]

I've never washed one, but thats just me.... put her on and go.

 

[viper7mi]

I washed my belt and let dry. The belt sometimes has coat of wax for shipping.

 

[APEX 06]

If I have time I wash them, but if not I just put them on. As long as you keep you clutches clean you'll be fine.

 

[Apex2006]

Just put it on, break it in for about 30 miles or so.....

 

[Riceburner]

Just put it on, break it in for about 30 miles or so.....

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[sledneck22]

Usually if I need to install a belt its because I blew one on the side of the trails... And I wouldn't wash it in the snow lol. So I have never washed a belt and would get at least 2000 miles per belt this way.
Regards,

 

[Super Sled]

I wash it in the dishwasher. Cascade dish washer soap. It is easy and does not wreck the dishwasher. I do not put the belt in there with dishes and never would -- just the belt.