VMAX 800 BELT CIRCUMFERENCE !! 3:16 (tony)

[YAMMIEGOD 3:16]

GUYS, IF YA GET TIME, MEASURE YOUR OUTSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE. I HAVE THREE BRAND NEW 8BU BELTS AND TWO GOOD USED AND THEIR ALL RIGHT ON 52 1/2. SPEC IS 52.8 +/- 0.16 !! 3:16 (tony)

[YAMMIEGOD 3:16]

REMEASURED 52.8 EXACT. SORRY GUYS, NEED MY GLASSES !! 3:16 (tony)

[yamajeff17]

Man the Yamaha belts are so expensive. What off brand should I use, the Gates Extreme or the Ultimax 2? What are the advantages and dissadvantages. Thanks. yamajeff17@hotmail.com

616-581-9662 call me please:sheep :banana_1: :homework: :sled: :goodp:

[SRV540]

is the part # for the 8BU belt = 89A-17641-10-00????? I am looking for the part # for a stock belt for my 95 800

[YAMMIEGOD 3:16]

8BU-17641-10-00 !! 3:16 (tony)

[SRV540]

thanks Tony, will see what my local dealer wants for one of these.

[RDL 93 V-MAX4]

Gates Extreme or the Ultimax 2

When I got my sled I had the Gates Extreme on it and the Ultimax for a spare. Ran all season with the Gates with no issues. But will be spending the $$$ on a Yamaha belt just like getting Yamaha products.

[SRV540]

yeah I remember a thread about aftermarket and genuine yamaha belts....everyone said they were well worth the money!

[mark the shark]

I've been running Ulitmax/Ultimax2 belts for many years without a problem. They're easy to get for $20-$40 apiece. Got a new Ultimax2 at Novi last year for $20. Keep in mind that most of my riding is trail riding, with an occasional blast across the lake. If I was racing and blowing up belts all of the time, I would spend the extra dough on the Yamaha belt. I put a new belt on every year at the beginning of the season and have never blown one. Ask AL,P about the condition of my "used" belts.
Shark

[yamajeff17]

Good information. I understand the Yamaha's to run a little softer compound for better bite on the aluminum. I figure for trail riding though, I might use the Ultimax, but for the occasional drag race, use the Yamaha. The old trick used to be to rub alcohol on the clutches to GRAB! Later and thanks!

:urock:

[Ike]

Yamajeff, oh no! Don´t waste alcohol for that!:sheep LOL

It works, I´ve tried it too few yeasr back.

Ike

[VMAX535]

Ike. Over the past 3 years I have visited Helsinki quite a few times. It is the only country that I have come across that can keep up to us Canadians in a Beer Race!!!!

VMAX535

[Ike]

Mark, so you have used Ultimax belts without any problems. Good to hear. I just might get one of those to my spare and backup belts.

Off topic

Yep. We finns are famous of our drinking habits. And I think that is not a good thing... When we drink, we drink until we drop:frech32:

Vmax, what did you visit Helsinki for?

Ike

[VMAX535]

I worked for ABB and we had manufacturing plants their. part of my job was to visit them. I just loved your country!!!

[AL P]

I've been running Ulitmax/Ultimax2 belts for many years without a problem. They're easy to get for $20-$40 apiece. Got a new Ultimax2 at Novi last year for $20. Keep in mind that most of my riding is trail riding, with an occasional blast across the lake. If I was racing and blowing up belts all of the time, I would spend the extra dough on the Yamaha belt. I put a new belt on every year at the beginning of the season and have never blown one. Ask AL,P about the condition of my "used" belts.
Shark
no doubt mark, they looked great! I`m all set for awhile. Thanks again mark!! AL P

[AL P]

EDIT: I must have measured something wrong. I`ll be back in a few.

[AL P]

What is the belt deflection suppose to be again? is it suppose to be 1 1/4? and also, how hard should I push down on the belt when i measure it? Thanks AL P