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Post by tydow on Apr 14, 2013 11:59:07 GMT -6
Hello, Just wondering, do you guys still suggest replacing the belt on a new scooter? I know some folks suggest you do and some say it is not necessary. Also, been thinking of getting a trike next year. Starting research now. Any opinions on the Ice Bear Trikes? I think they are nice, just got a few mixed reviews while searching online. Love to hear from Ice Bear Trike owners especially. Thank You! Attachments:
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Post by Alleyoop on Apr 14, 2013 12:43:24 GMT -6
The reason they say to change the belt is a lot of them come with cheap belts that may tear up on you IF you do not periodically check out your cvt and or clean it out.
Love the Ice bear trikes I have had mine over 4 years now I have it all modded to heck,
Runs like a scalped ape.
Depending on the area's speed limits that your going to be riding around in will determine what size TRIKE you will need.
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Post by tydow on Apr 14, 2013 17:48:19 GMT -6
thanks so much. wish i could get one this year but maybe next year.  |
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Post by Bashan on Apr 14, 2013 19:31:32 GMT -6
I never change out my belts on a new scooter. If you get a Znen or CF Moto they're great belts to begin with. The really cheap-o belts don't show up so much anymore. I'd just keep an eyeball on your belt, check it every 500 miles. If you loose a few mms in width change it. If you start to lose top end it might be your belt as it doesn't push up on the pullies as far when you lose width. Cheap belts wear quicker.
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Post by tydow on Apr 14, 2013 21:39:09 GMT -6
Oh, OK thanks! :-)
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Post by royldoc on Apr 14, 2013 21:52:25 GMT -6
Both my Ice bear trikes came with gates belts installed, and they still have the original belts on them.
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Post by tydow on Apr 15, 2013 9:31:40 GMT -6
owww...i was thinking of getting th MoJo, how do you like it? Beautiful scooter! |
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Post by davec on Apr 18, 2013 7:59:15 GMT -6
I have the 300 Zodiac
Only had it a few weeks, but love it so far.
haven't changed the belt
The love hate is generally people who ride a Japanese and hate Chinese, and the love are people that have a Chinese and love the price they paid for it, and that it serves their purpose.
My need was to be able to ride, have an automatic trans, and not have to balance it.
Honda and Harley have nice trikes, but they cost. ($25K - $35K)
This costs $4K, and meets my needs exactly.
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Post by rapidjim on Apr 18, 2013 8:05:50 GMT -6
I get very few requests for belts.
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Post by royldoc on Apr 18, 2013 10:13:40 GMT -6
owww...i was thinking of getting th MoJo, how do you like it? Beautiful scooter! I love my Mojo. ;D It has been a good little trike. If you get one of these little trikes, don't expect to much out of it though. They are a little slower than there two wheel counter parts. But with the proper set up they are a joy to ride.  Roy |
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Post by LUKE on Apr 18, 2013 11:26:08 GMT -6
on my Mighty Morphous, i replace my belt after every 16k miles,yes you heard it right, every 16k miles, with VERY minimal tiny cracks in between the groves. i can still push it to 20k miles if i like...
cough cough!,im just sayin'
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Post by royldoc on Apr 18, 2013 12:02:03 GMT -6
on my Mighty Morphous, i replace my belt after every 16k miles,yes you heard it right, every 16k miles, with VERY minimal tiny cracks in between the groves. i can still push it to 20k miles if i like... cough cough!,im just sayin' Ya, but I could probably replace 10 or more belts for the cost of your one. Roy |
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Post by LUKE on Apr 18, 2013 12:38:10 GMT -6
HAHAHA! cum on rolly, one cost only $105 but it won't stall you in the middle of the road. and that's what we all are avoiding right.
i'll put big money on a high quality belt because it's the most drastically moving part of the scooter. it's too harsh inside the CVT assembly doncha know?
no, i haven't been inside...yet! LOL
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Post by jct842 on Apr 18, 2013 13:44:44 GMT -6
Jeez luke sure has been postin alot,......... .......... must be cause his morph ain't running and he ain't riding.  maybe waitin for parts?  where I live we still can blame weather for not riding :'(but the weather is always good in yuma so no excuses possible there. |
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Post by davec on Apr 19, 2013 12:07:38 GMT -6
on my Mighty Morphous, i replace my belt after every 16k miles,yes you heard it right, every 16k miles, with VERY minimal tiny cracks in between the groves. i can still push it to 20k miles if i like... cough cough!,im just sayin' How many miles you got on that big dildo? Or is it KM's?? And who does the work for you? |
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..BAD TO THE BONE..
maybe waitin for parts? 
where I live we still can blame weather for not riding :'(but the weather is always good in yuma so no excuses possible there.