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Hi, running pro BD, 10 psi sea level.

Anyone had any problems with the beltdrive?
What kind of miles can I expect?

Heat shield? Vents?

Thanks!

 

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We have seen no issues at all, definitely no more than a stock sled.

 

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AKFULLTHROTTLE said:

We have seen no issues at all, definitely no more than a stock sled.

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Yeah, but 10psi at sea level is silly amounts of power.

I'd go to TKI or Chaincase personally...

5psi at sea level, you'll be fine.

 

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JJ_0909 said:

Yeah, but 10psi at sea level is silly amounts of power.

I'd go to TKI or Chaincase personally...

5psi at sea level, you'll be fine.

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Ha! Well with a Pro it is a little bit different. I ran 10 on my 13 Pro with zero issues. But I would not turn someone away from a TKI upgrade!

I still prefer chain

 

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I ran 11psi at 4000-6000 for 1700 miles then changed it just cause there was one very small crack in it during summer inspection.

 

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Thanks!

What Is main purpose with the TKI?

Does the heat affect lifetime of the belt?
How important Is the brake In?

 

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Hemvist said:

Thanks!

What Is main purpose with the TKI?

Does the heat affect lifetime of the belt?
How important Is the brake In?

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Main purpose of the TKI is the ability to change gear ratio. The TKI is deemed to also be a little stronger of a system and much much easier to replace a belt in the field if a failure were to happen. I know a lot of people are running the stick belt drive with no issues at all... that sai I have a TKI on my sled and love it for the ability to change gearing and also a hair more confidence less chance of failure.

Note: I had a bolt head pop on my stock 15 pro (before factory bolt grade change, no issues since upgraded bolt) so that had a little to do with my decision also.

 

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Thanks!

But why do the belt brake?

Does the heat affect lifetime of the belt?

How important Is the brake In?