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Post by RapidJim on Jun 13, 2013 7:50:09 GMT -5
I agree with Matt from PFS.
I used to believe in Kevlar belts until I had seen what they did to 3 different scooter variator faces. Since I made the recommendation and did the work, I replaced the variators and used PL gates belts free of charge to my customers. Never again will I use Kevlar belts in my shop.
Jim
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Post by fugaziiv on Jun 13, 2013 8:29:04 GMT -5
I bought my powerlink belt from Matt (partsforscooters). Ya, Ya i know they are not the cheapest but i worked for Gates for almost 2 years and i can tell the real deal from the fake knock-off's and it's not easy to tell at first glance. PFS has the real deal (i looked up the date code and it was ran by linda and don - line 2 - 3ed shift) and the price justifies peace of mind. Thanks! It's true we may not always be the least expensive, but oftentimes it is due to the quality of product that we carry. The fake Gates belts coming out of China is kinda of getting to epidemic levels lately... I've seen a lot of fake Bando as well... Be careful out there guys. If you are looking at a brand of parts that has formal representation in the USA (such as Gates USA, or UNI air filters for example), if you find one for super cheap it is usually worth asking some questions. Matt |
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Post by jerseyboy on Jun 13, 2013 8:33:10 GMT -5
[replyingto=fugaziiv]fugaziiv[/replyingto]So if we buy from you,,ALL of your name brand parts are authentic and you guarantee that??
I wouldn't mind paying a little more for a good quality part!
Thanks Tom
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Post by fugaziiv on Jun 13, 2013 8:53:11 GMT -5
So if we buy from you,,ALL of your name brand parts are authentic and you guarantee that?? I wouldn't mind paying a little more for a good quality part! Thanks Tom In short, yes. We only purchase vendor direct. Here is a link to our brands, and we are adding more all the time: www.partsforscooters.com/PFS-Home/scooter-parts-brandsMatt |
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Post by jerseyboy on Jun 13, 2013 18:06:42 GMT -5
[replyingto=fugaziiv]fugaziiv[/replyingto]Thank you sir,,
I put it right on my fav.list!!!
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 13, 2013 20:21:50 GMT -5
Its def worth paying a few bucks more for a good gates belt. I also use a koso variator with an ncy fan free gold color drive face. And with the 2000 rpm main clutch spring my cvt gets very hot. I usually get a new kvlar at the begining of the riding season and replace it in the middle of the summer sometime. So ill get about 8 months out of two belts. I can prob get away with just using one but as the belts ware u loose some performance and i dont mind spending 25 bucks to ensure my scoot i running good.
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Post by jerseyboy on Jun 13, 2013 20:38:22 GMT -5
[replyingto=geh3333]geh3333[/replyingto]Mind me asking what you tach at 68 MPH,,thats nice and fast!!
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 13, 2013 22:47:37 GMT -5
Im usually somewhere between 7800 and 8100 rpms depending on the weather and the belt condition on a new belt and with cooler weather the rpms are about 7800. And if my belt is at about half life the rpms will go up. Dont get me wrong i dont run at these rpms that often. I usually cruise around 60 mph at 7000 rpms. I have found that when it comes to the belt ware and the weather the slightest change in either can cause a noticable change in performance.
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Post by rockynv on Jun 14, 2013 5:35:13 GMT -5
I am spoiled now getting 12,000 to 15,000 miles from stock belts. 2 belts in just a summer riding season would be intolerable.
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Post by jerseyboy on Jun 14, 2013 7:19:10 GMT -5
I am spoiled now getting 12,000 to 15,000 miles from stock belts. 2 belts in just a summer riding season would be intolerable. Not from a chinese belt are you  ,,and is your scoot modified like his,,guess you have to pay to play...  |
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Post by jerseyboy on Jun 14, 2013 7:19:28 GMT -5
Im usually somewhere between 7800 and 8100 rpms depending on the weather and the belt condition on a new belt and with cooler weather the rpms are about 7800. And if my belt is at about half life the rpms will go up. Dont get me wrong i dont run at these rpms that often. I usually cruise around 60 mph at 7000 rpms. I have found that when it comes to the belt ware and the weather the slightest change in either can cause a noticable change in performance. Thats awesome!! |
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Post by fugaziiv on Jun 14, 2013 8:13:48 GMT -5
I am spoiled now getting 12,000 to 15,000 miles from stock belts. 2 belts in just a summer riding season would be intolerable. Well, y'know... Not everybody rolls Aprilia. ;D Matt |
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Post by fugaziiv on Jun 14, 2013 10:43:06 GMT -5
Thank you sir,, I put it right on my fav.list!!! Thanks! Matt |
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Post by spandi on Jun 14, 2013 11:05:04 GMT -5
Thanks dawgs for an rather interesting thread, but I think i'll stick with what I got....Gates Powerlink.
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Post by jerseyboy on Jun 14, 2013 18:24:09 GMT -5
[replyingto=geh3333]geh3333[/replyingto]Mine tachs about 5800@40 MPH and 6800@50 MPH,,estimate...all stock variator and rollers,,think they are 12g not sure though...
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