how strong are these newer belt drive systems?

[Lorduss]

I bought a 12 assault because of my riding style, I knew with early years of the belt drive systems jumping and cliff dropping could snap these things, plenty of discussion on it.
I have a few options to push the button on a Axys right now but all my options are belt drives, newer ones going to stand up to hard riding?

 

[dboivin]

yes.

 

[Wrong Turn]

No. In 2023 you'll have to replace the belt.

 

[AndrettiDog]

I had a 2013 Pro and lost two belts (one with the turbo on). They changed the belt to a different part number and those seemed to hold up fine. In our sport the manufacturer has to develop and refine their product during our ownership. It's just the way it is. So as the product gets purchased/used, it continues to evolve (hopefully in the right direction). I knew there was issues with the QDS but also realized it would continue to get better. Now I think chain cases are as prehistoric as the wooden rim.

Yeah, the new belt systems are working much better. It shouldn't be much longer and all the mountain sleds will have them.

 

[Lorduss]

thanks


its going to be hard for me not to buy a new sled tomorrow

 

[Indy_500]

Here's my 2 cents, my 16 is my first belt drive sled. I've driven it exactly how you're not supposed to drive one i.e. throttle to the bar across creek crossings hammering into the other side and didn't do any break in on it. When I get stuck in the trees I hold it wide open, without a care in the world. My track has ratcheted 3 times (yes it's tensioned to spec but sometimes **** happens) and I have 600 miles on it so far without a tooth missing or a single issue with it. I was deathly afraid of belt drive sleds after reading forums, just forget about it and enjoy the new ride!

 

[CO Powder]

thanks


its going to be hard for me not to buy a new sled tomorrow

No point in resisting, the new sled is AWESOME!


I have been riding the belt for three seasons now. I did kill the '13 version by not doing the break in. Since then I ride and do not even worry about it. I do not intentionally abuse it but I ride pretty hard.

 

[G-Force]

Make sure you post pics of the new ride !

 

[Jaynelson]

The post 2013 belt drives are awesome. I wouldn't go back to a chaincase.

 

[Lorduss]

One way to fix a blown motor....

 

[CO Powder]

Looks familiar... You will LOVE it.

 

[RMK935VA]

The post 2013 belt drives are awesome. I wouldn't go back to a chaincase.

Even the 13s weren't bad. I put 1,000 miles on my 13 with the last 500 miles pulling a heavy 162" X3 track. It was still in good shape when I sold it.

 

[bootz1981]

I'm sure u meant stock belt drives, but if u ever have a Tki, i was pinned
Coming off a jump and landed pinned. My track ripped in half and my Tki belt looks brand new yet. Hmmmm. Maybe the Tki belt is too good. Damn you Tom!!!!