No more drive belts?

[racepro716]

Ok, sorry to bring up an old thread but help me out if you can. I'm looking for a replacement drivebelt as a spare for my 08 firebolt. The dealer says that the stock belts (Ga.500) are no longer available. I don't know what it's like in the States but every aftermarket belt supplier I've talked to here in Canada says they can get the belt but can't sell it because Harley owns the rights to them. I've looked at Gates, Bdl,Panther and it looks like I can't any of them. Any suggestions?

 

[sky56]

Have you tried eBay? I see them on there all the time when you look up buell parts. Last one I saw was $175 US dollars. I'm sure a more knowledgeable buell expert will chime in with something better but eBay is at least a start.

 

[DrogeN Omen]

try after market drive belts.

they are just as good a a **** load cheaper.

 

[Cosworth]

http://www.buellparts.net/content-product_info/product_id-2041/buell_firebolt_stock_drive_belt.html

 

[fishxb12]

I have heard of people on here using the carbon fiber belt with good results.
http://bdl-sales.3dcartstores.com/Replacement-Rear-Drive-Belts_c_27.html

 

[06xbss]

I have heard of people on here using the carbon fiber belt with good results.
http://bdl-sales.3dcartstores.com/Replacement ...

I'm currently using a carbon fiber belt I got from Belt Drives LTD. It's holding up better then the last factory replacement I got and was only about 2/3rds the price. Just order online, they don't know or care what kind of bike your on.

 

[Negative]

Carbon fiber belts eh? ... awesome !! ... I still have a spare for my 03 setup but eventually i'll be moving on to the 04+ setup .............. one day

 

[BuellRonin]

I have an 2005 XB12Scg and the OEM is G0500.1AAH.

But I did find some after markets ones during my search. They were on a parts reference post I stumbled across on here.

Here is what I found:

Drive Belt:
Belt Drives Falcon SPC Rear Drive Belt - 1 1/8in. - 14mm - 128T Part#: BDL-SPC-128-118

Dayco Panther Rear Drive Belt - 1 1/8" - 14mm 128T Part #: 43-9085

Gates-Polychain Rear Drive Belt - 1 1/8" - 14mm 128T Part #: 43-9014

I found some on Amazon and other HD (states) carry them as well...and they were cheaper than the OEM.

Hope this helps.

Cheers!

 

[LoneStarBeer]

I thought they have a life time warranty.

 

[Negative]

Somebody brought that up at one time ... I know the 03 belts did not have that for sure ... And I think there was a misunderstanding between a "lifetime warranty" and a "lifetime belt" .... hmmm

 

[racepro716]

Ok so here we are a few days later and things are looking up. Parts Canada (the same as Parts Unlimited it the States ) stocks the Bdl belt. $162 plus tax, free shipping, delivery in under a week, I'm pretty good with that. My only concern is that Bdl specifically says that "1 or "1 1/8 belts are only for show.There's no warranty on them. Comments?

Thanks, Wayne

 

[DrogeN Omen]

so much for Harley providing 10 years of warranty, parts and service...

 

[WIGGLE2]

so much for Harley providing 10 years of warranty, parts and service...

By law, it's only seven, but still....we're not there yet either. I'm not buying all I've read here either....my dealer here in Pa. has had no issues getting whatever I've needed. But....I haven't replaced every part either.

 

[snrusnak]

Some time in like 07 or 08 or something they went to a "lifetime belt" (not to be confused with lifetime warranty). I replaced the belt on my 05 just because it looked pretty bad/dry rotted(I still have it) with a new belt(don't recall which but I can look at it tonight) and the belt looked a bit different. I believe what I got was the "lifetime belt". The old belt was smooth textured and the new belt was rough almost like sand or orange peel. Seems stronger/more durable.

 

[wolfo68]

I thought they have a life time warranty.

lol no

The only belts I haven't had to look up were the 1125 belts, otherwise the stock belts are listed on my profile from the resources I found most useful.

Who knows why they really won't warranty them, but I suggest the falcon or the panther, both are great quality belts

 

[captain chaos]

An 04+ XB drive belt is the same thing as what is used on a 92(?) to 03 Sportster. Same pitch, same width, same number of teeth.
Try asking for a belt for a Sporty and I bet you get a completely different answer.

I can't speak as to their compatability with tubers though and the 03 XB's used a weaker belt with a different pitch.

 

[Popol]

An 04+ XB drive belt is the same thing as what is used on a 92(?) to 03 Sportster. Same pitch, same width, same number of teeth.
Try asking for a belt for a Sporty and I bet you get a completely different answer.

I can't speak as to their compatability with tubers though and the 03 XB's used a weaker belt with a different pitch.

I saw on this website 2 different Falcon SPC belts 128T 1-1/8", first one part number is 923077 and is sold 169€ (and I already bought it once so I know it fits my 2007 xb12scg) , second one Part Number is 512014 and is sold 219€.

http://www.thebikerstore.eu/product_info.php/info/p1921_falcon-spc-carbon-fiber-rear-drive-belt-128-tooth-1-1-8-.html
http://www.thebikerstore.eu/product_info.php/info/p4475_buell-falcon-spc-carbon-fiber-rear-drive-belt-128-tooth-1-1-8-.html

Does anyone knows the difference?

Thanks

 

[mullyman]

Ok so here we are a few days later and things are looking up. Parts Canada (the same as Parts Unlimited it the States ) stocks the Bdl belt. $162 plus tax, free shipping, delivery in under a week, I'm pretty good with that. My only concern is that Bdl specifically says that "1 or "1 1/8 belts are only for show.There's no warranty on them. Comments?

Thanks, Wayne

pretty sure that is a reference for harley guys, who normally runs 1 1/2 on a big twin..since bulls came with an 1 1/8 it shouldn't be an issue.. a quick call would clarify that...when i went to the bdl site, they showed 3 different belts .. not sure which one is the preferred ...

 

[pdksh]

Just got a belt for my XB12XT from my local HD stealer with out any issues, took a week. Buell part number can be ordered and shipped from US to a Canadian address with out issue. If it’s an HD part number, then you need to order it from a local HD dealer OR provide a photo of your vin and ownership to prove the HD part is going on a Buell.

Barrie HD in Barrie Ontario will take good care of your Buell needs, very Buell friendly. I order most of my parts from St. Paul HD online. Most Canadian HD stealers never sold Buells and want nothing to do with them. They spread untrue rumours about Buell parts. I was told one, “we can order that, but Buell parts take minimum of 8 weeks “

 

[Cooter]

IMO a OEM Buell belt would be the best choice for something that's not even supposed to have a replacement interval:distrust:, I replace them if a bike is over 50K. Why not? It's cheaper than a tow home, and certainly more convenient. Lunatic could probably chime in with exact numbers of whats left in the system to alleviate the fear of an obsolete part.

I agree with pdksh, lots of HD parts monkeys don't like to work for a living. Much like EBR themselves, go ahead and order it and you'll probably get a call in a week or 2, not 8 weeks.