Use narrower -010 belt in place of -020?

[97exc]

I have an extra -010 belt but my 2001 Mountain Cat 600 EFI uses a 0627-020 belt. I haven't been able to get another -020 yet and the shops will be closed this weekend. Would it be OK to use the -010 for one day of riding? The difference in the belts is just the width, the -010 is narrower by I think 1/32" or so???

I am not too concerned with losing performance, I just want to be sure it won't be causing any premature wear or anything on the drivetrain/clutch, etc

 

[Rixster]

I have before on my 900. No big deal you might loose a few R's and have a little harder engagement. I think I still have a 010 for a spare belt on my 900 right now. It will get me off the mountain some day.

 

[97exc]

Just an update if anyone is interested...

What Rixster said was exactly right. I used the belt for about a 30 mile ride, mostly trails with the wife. It did have a bit harsher engagement and a little more "floating" of the RPMs at certain speeds/throttle input. But for the most part it wasn't much different than the proper -020 belt (which when I measured my worn out belt was almost the same as the -010 anyway). So as a spare/backup belt, I think there is really no problem running this if necessary.

 

[Zerrman]

010 belt

You can also take one washer out of the secondary behind the spring and it will then run as if you were running an 020 belt. Just fyi.