Gates CVT belts are engineered with materials and construction technology for a precise fit with drop-in performance and durability to meet the demands of today's and tomorrow's powersport equipment.
Whether farming, ranching, trail riding, or extreme riding, our CVT belts can handle even the most demanding on- and off-road conditions.
New CVT belts require a break-in period of at least 30 miles to maximize belt life and performance.
The goal of the break-in period is to properly wear-in the belt to match the sheaves before applying maximum engine torque.
By conservatively running through the entire shift range, proper belt contact over the entire sheave/belt contact path is optimized to eliminate belt slippage and drastically increase the belt's lifespan.
To accomplish proper belt break-in, vary vehicle speed and engine RPM to shift the belt through the normal operational range.
Do not exceed ¾ throttle within the first 30 miles of installation.
Stop the engine and allow the belt to cool down every 15 minutes of use.
During the break-in period, avoid aggressive acceleration or jerky throttle movements at low speeds, holding engine/vehicle speed constant for extended time periods, pulling heavy loads, and long run times without complete CVT/belt cool down.
