hookedonblue
New member
i have a 2002 srx 700. i need a new belt and i am wondering if i should stick to the oem or is there a better one out there i should get. would somebody please give me some input on this.
thanks
Hooked
thanks
Hooked
daman
New member
I only run OEM and i think alot of others do too...
Ding
Darn Tootin'
The one you are clutched for. Sounds obvious, but run the belt that your clutches are setup for. Like Daman I prefer the 8DN (OEM) belt due to it's durability. If you are using another belt then the rubber is softer on most and the clutching needs to be changed to match. The 8DN is a harder compound and requires a little more side pressure to avoid slippage, but it is a very durable belt.
pro116
Lifetime VIP Member
It depends are you trail riding,spreed running,drag racing?
yamaholic22
Active member
I, like Ding, use the 8DN because of its amazing durability. I had one on my srx for 4,000 miles and only changed it because i was changing clutch components, it was still within wear limits, so now its a good spare.
daman
New member
I changed out the origanal belt on my '98 XTC the
begining of last year only because i felt guilty and it was getting old
and didn't want to chance it flying apart on me,i still have it on the clutch
cover as a spare,still within specs...
begining of last year only because i felt guilty and it was getting old
and didn't want to chance it flying apart on me,i still have it on the clutch
cover as a spare,still within specs...
hookedonblue
New member
sounds like to me, you all agree the 8dn is the best way to go... thanks boys...
Danger Dog
VIP Member
8dn for durability ultimax 3 if you want a softer compound. I use the max on my srx 7 for drag racing and use the 8dn on my 1000 as the max does not hold up well to the horse power. And as said above you will have to clutch differently between the two.
pro116
Lifetime VIP Member
use the 89l or 8ch for drag racing less beldt slippage
8DN is a very durable and long lasting belt, gets my vote!!
I had the Ultamax 2 on my viper and switch back to the stock 8DN and it works great for trail ridng.
Vote for 8DN.
Vote for 8DN.
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hookedonblue
New member
thanks dudes, appreciate it...
YAMMIEGOD3:16
Active member
NO DOUBT 8DN. 3:16 (yammie tony)