kyouteki
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 20
Age: 26
Location: Wichita, KS
Points: 315
Registration date: 2011-08-10
 |  Subject: Alternative Belts?  Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:45 am | |
| So, I can get a Honda OEM belt. However, I've also seen posts on Mitsuboshi belts that are as good or better than the OEM...but everyone links to ScooterTrap, and we all know they're long gone.
So, is there still a source for Mitsuboshi belts? Does anyone else make good belts for the Swing? Has anyone looked to see if Gates makes a belt that will fit the Swing? |
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john grinsel
Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts: 530
Points: 1604
Registration date: 2009-08-18
| | Subject: Re: Alternative Belts? Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:52 am | |
| Buy OEM belts, change at Honda recommended Intervals and you probably won't have to walk. I had one break, near the end of its service life (Helix) carried spare, Helix belt by the side of the road changeable and on my way.
SilverWing belt a little more envolved to change. My take after many years of riding===Honda probably has it pretty well figured out. |
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bigbird
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 2165
Location: Winnipeg Canada
Points: 3063
Registration date: 2010-05-02
| | Subject: Re: Alternative Belts? Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:46 am | |
| | kyouteki wrote: | | So, I can get a Honda OEM belt. However, I've also seen posts on Mitsuboshi belts that are as good or better than the OEM.. |
The Honda OEM belt is also made by Mitsuboshi.
I agree with John, just buy an OEM Honda belt. You've nothing to gain with an aftermarket belt. Honda belts can be found for less than $110 online. |
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