Badger
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Ok it's dumb, but how many miles should I put on my dive belt before I change it for the Apex. Seems to be okay now at 1900 miles. But what is the average??
APEX 06
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Till it blows or once a year.
Bradford
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Most guys replace them every year as part of their regular maintenance. I have gone 2 years and put over 2K miles on the stock belt without any problems though. Tried an after market one once. Got almost 800 miles on it before it took out the belt guard!
Badger
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APEX 06 said:
Hey thanks APEX 06, I gives me a general idea.
Badger
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Bradford said:
Thanks, when I get home tonight I will change it..
They last for many miles but I still change them every year. They measure out ok but I still change them.
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I went years on my XLT and never changed it out, this Vector I am not so sure?
Last time I was loading it in the trailer, I could have sworn I smelled a burning belt, any ideas??
Last time I was loading it in the trailer, I could have sworn I smelled a burning belt, any ideas??
Clean the clutch surfaces. If they appear dirty the belt slips. Also make sure to wash new belts with soap and water and let them completly dry before installing. Then 30 miles of very easy driving to break in.
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bottlerocket said:
Thanks for the tips.
Badger
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Sorry I even bothered you boys with this. Just like the two's strokes change it every year.
Thanks for the help. Rob
Thanks for the help. Rob
quebec#1
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I had 5500 miles until i changed mine. Yamaha clutches are very easy and kind to belts.Irv said:
I did burn mine loading it up onto the trailer as well i think my slides had melted a little as i rode on a road for a bit then to the parking lot onto the trailer.
I truely beleive the OEM belt will go longer then one season but I change them yearly. I would hate to blow body parts off the sled for what the price of a belt cost.
aceltx09
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I just changed my original belt after 1500 miles,blew apart on trail. My frind got 3500 I think out of his belt. Man what a difference with a new belt, I think I will be changing it yearly now, it is like a new sled when you put a new belt on,pick up is unbelievable, who needs a clutch kit,just get a new belt every ride LOLOL
Hammertime
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I have a belt hanging on my wall with 8700 miles on it, and still looks good.
aceltx09
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WOW!! from an apex??? At this rate I might get to the 8700 mile mark by 2020
