8DN or Ultimax: Which is better?

[Z-Tool]

I know this question has probaly asked many times but any input is good. 8DN or Ultimax? How about Gates or Goodyear Bluestreak?

 

[Brad]

8DN

OME

 

[SRXdude]

I have had excellent luck with the 8DN's. Last a long time.

 

[ryanwillden]

I asked a similar question about a week ago, and the answer I got was OEM from just about everyone that responded.

 

[Fleabags]

Stay away from the ULTIMAX

I just changed to the 8DN and I am anxcious to see how it responds and how long it lasts.

That last two Ultimax belts that I had blew up and trashed my speedo drive housing, belt guard, and foot well. I have heard of other Yami riders experiencing similar failures, especially with agressive clutch set-ups and hard riding.

GOOD LUCK!

 

[ikeever]

people are have trouble with the dayco belt blowing apart, and causing some damage.....keep with the OEM 8DN

 

[Snowmark]

8DN

8DN is all I use with no problems, tough belt, the question is where to get'em cheap, the dealers want from $55 to $67 around here which I think is to much.

 

[Port-Parts]

Snowmark follow the link for a great deal on 8DN belts http://www.portyamaha.com/catalog_p...ProductCategoryCode=&CatalogTypeCode=&Second=

 

[Canuck]

OEM. I've had too much "bad luck" when using Dayco's!

 

[sno_nuts]

Ultimax will work ok for a LOW horse sled and I do meen low horse but if it is a sled with any kind of power use oem

 

[wanasrx]

Is there a 8dn that will fit my 96' vmax 600 ?

 

[SRXdude]

8DN will work on your 600. However the belt is harder and will need more weight in the primary clutch. If I remember correctly, it will also cost more. Might not be worth it.

 

[wanasrx]

Thanx dude.