NEW DRIVE BELT DESIGN COMPARISON F3 vs ST

[Bob Denman]

The bodywork won't begin to allow it... Sorry! :shocked:
Just for starters; where would you hide that 2nd radiator? :dontknow:

 

[CUSTOM STS]

The bodywork won't begin to allow it... Sorry! :shocked:
Just for starters; where would you hide that 2nd radiator? :dontknow:

I haven't looked that far. It was just a thought! :banghead:

 

[Bob Denman]

More than half of the fun, is in the figurin'! :thumbup:
There's always the possibility of a turbocharger... :bowdown:

And they DO fit!

 

[CUSTOM STS]

More than half of the fun, is in the figurin'! :thumbup:
There's always the possibility of a turbocharger... :bowdown:

And they DO fit!

That I also had in mind. I had several turbo experts that said they could help me create a Turbo setup. Looks like thats going to be my cheapest and less headache route.

 

[Bob Denman]

Aerocharger had a kit for the RS a few years ago. They're worth a call.

 

[CUSTOM STS]

Aerocharger had a kit for the RS a few years ago. They're worth a call.

4500 to expensive. My turbo experts said they can do it for less than half that price. Something I will look into further.

 

[Colin]

Buy a 2014/15 RT, remove all the Tupperware from the rear and replace it with RS/ST parts, I believe the frame etc is the same so it would be a matter of working out how to fit the RS/ST parts, you would then have an RST Limited Edition

 

[CLH]

My belt's still in perfect shape. I only have 3k miles. Im just very picky and like to spend money at times. But when I felt the thickness and different texture on the F3, I started to wonder if a stronger belt would allow a stronger tension to prevent belt vibration. Although I can spend $295 for the belt pulley mod. That might end up being my next add on. hyea:

If you're worried about the belt, my 2008 GS will smoke the tires off. That seems to be about as bad as you can get on the belt. Dont worry about it, just ride.

 

[JCWeatherman]

New Belt?

I have a few questions:

1. IF the new belt is stronger, will they make a replacement for the RS, ST, and RT belts with the new material?
2. If you want a stronger belt, would one of the after market Kevlar belts be a good choice?
3. How much better are Kevlar belts?
4. Should I replace my stock belt with a Kevlar belt?