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Started by Slide Panda, July 13, 2015, 09:07:50 AM

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Slide Panda

July 13, 2015, 09:07:50 AM
Well aware of the 2 years or 12k mile stricture on replacements for cam belts - so this is not that question.

I have a set, new, never installed exact fit belts that have been sitting in my garage for roughly a couple years now. Garage is attached, so doesn't get super cold nor super hot (45-85). So storage conditions are pretty good.

But... they have been sitting a while. Any thoughts on a very literal shelf life for them? Or am I over thinking the matter?
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
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- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

Speeddog

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July 13, 2015, 09:39:58 AM
In the plastic bag, and no sunlight exposure?
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Slide Panda

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July 13, 2015, 09:42:01 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on July 13, 2015, 09:39:58 AM
In the plastic bag, and no sunlight exposure?

No bag, but no sunlight.
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

He Man

#3
July 13, 2015, 01:25:06 PM
flex test. bend it 90 degrees sharply. do you see any rips or tears opening up like its dry rot?
Smell it, does it smell horrible?
is it dry and flaky?

no to above? given no choice to buy new, id run it without a doubt in my mind. you can also call Chris. he knows his products very well.
but belts are also not that expensive. Ive seen much worst run for thousands of miles...

ducpainter

#4
July 13, 2015, 04:13:12 PM
Run 'em
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Howie

#5
July 13, 2015, 08:29:23 PM
Since the belts you buy from your dealer are not dated for freshness...

Slide Panda

#6
July 14, 2015, 06:20:41 AM
Quote from: howie on July 13, 2015, 08:29:23 PM
Since the belts you buy from your dealer are not dated for freshness...

True true...
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

Yogi

#7
July 14, 2015, 07:56:43 AM
Download the Gates White Paper
All you need to know about belts from the Horses mouth...

Slide Panda

#8
July 14, 2015, 08:04:17 AM
Thanks!
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

ducpainter

#9
July 14, 2015, 12:33:47 PM
That pretty much covers it.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


koko64

#10
July 15, 2015, 04:51:46 PM
Great link. Thanks.
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