Belt replacement recommendations

V-rodder Posted 2015-04-10 4:47 PM (#171756) Subject: Belt replacement recommendations Cruiser Posts: 105 The belt on my 2011 Vision caught a rock and needs replacing. I was a bit shocked at the OEM belt price. Is that the best belt or are there high quality aftermarket ones that are not so stupidly priced? Thanks Jim johnnyvision Posted 2015-04-10 6:54 PM (#171759 - in reply to #171756) Subject: Re: Belt replacement recommendations Visionary Posts: 4278 Dealer Its the only place you can get a belt from. No aftermarket belts around willtill Posted 2015-04-11 6:18 AM (#171770 - in reply to #171756) Subject: Re: Belt replacement recommendations Visionary Posts: 1365 Central Maryland Check the classifieds here. This one may still be available: http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=19047&po... V-rodder Posted 2015-04-11 7:25 AM (#171771 - in reply to #171756) Subject: Re: Belt replacement recommendations Cruiser Posts: 105 Thanks for the info. Found one on eBay last night for $132 with only a few thousand miles of use. I just can't believe that with all the companies making HD belts, that none of them make any for Vic. willtill Posted 2015-04-11 8:01 AM (#171774 - in reply to #171756) Subject: Re: Belt replacement recommendations Visionary Posts: 1365 Central Maryland I'd think that you could take your belt into a HD dealership and let them see if they can size it up; with one of theirs? Maybe? beemerdad2@yahoo.com Posted 2015-04-11 9:23 AM (#171777 - in reply to #171756) Subject: RE: Belt replacement recommendations Cruiser Posts: 190 I was surprised last fall while I was waiting to get a new rear tire installed on my bike. Just for giggles, I asked the parts counter guy about the price of the drive belt for a Yamaha Roadliner and I couldn't believe how much more expensive it was compared to the Vision belt. I've always tried finding alternative parts/prices for my bikes and I'll keep looking but I sure wasn't expecting the Vic belt to be cheaper. johnnyvision Posted 2015-04-11 6:37 PM (#171786 - in reply to #171756) Subject: Re: Belt replacement recommendations Visionary Posts: 4278 Y-Ridder when you put the used belt on make sure you can read the word victory facing outward. Used belts are like radial tires they wear a certain way. Doing it wrong will shorten the life of the belt V-rodder Posted 2015-04-12 10:10 AM (#171793 - in reply to #171756) Subject: Re: Belt replacement recommendations Cruiser Posts: 105 Thanks for the heads up. Having the dealer install it. Ride safe Jim Arkainzeye Posted 2015-04-12 7:50 PM (#171805 - in reply to #171756) Subject: Re: Belt replacement recommendations Visionary Posts: 3773 Pittsburgh, PA doubt a HD dealer would be able tp match one up.. there are very specifics to that belt... 28mm 154 Tooth... im not sure how many HD belts rae 154T ... V-rodder Posted 2015-04-12 8:02 PM (#171806 - in reply to #171756) Subject: Re: Belt replacement recommendations Cruiser Posts: 105 Highest teeth count I can find for HD is a V-rod at 150T. Most are in the 130's.