Polaris vs. Dayco and other aftermarket belts

[SkagitMike]

Does anyone have any opinions on Dayco, Gates or any other aftermarket belts? I'm considering buying one to replace the OEM belt #3211080 on my 2002 700 RMK.

 

[slash]

I run the OE belt because they work better and last longer jmo

 

[Ryanlilly]

I ran a gatorback belt this year, I was very happy with it.

http://www.goodyearep.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=17498

 

[sled_guy]

On a stock edge RMK I've had very good luck with the Dayco/Carlilse belts. Then this year on my 910 in the Edge I switched to the OEM IQ belt and it lasted all season... which is no small accomplishment on the 910.

On an '02 700RMK I would think the Dayco would be a great option... on my 660 they last all season no problem.

sled_guy

 

[jaysonfreerider]

I have been running a few Gates Extreme 44X4640's on my 02 700, which would be the match to the polaris 080 belt, and they have been lasting about the same as a polaris belt did or even better life out of them. But they do say to break them in for like 15 miles or something on the packege, and ive been doing that and they work fine. And only 50 bucks instead of 90.

Jayson

 

[Andreas83]

No mather what brand of drive belts you run, proper clutch aligment is the key to make them last longer.

 

[MARV1]

I ran the 1115 belt in a Pro-X2 700 I had and it lasted 3-4x's longer than the 1080.