Which drivebelt for 500. The OEM factory one or GATES?

[Joe Retro]

Not sure if Gates Powerlink is that much better than the stock factory belt. Will probably have to replace it soon!

PS: Any Kymco Riders in Cape Town - South Africa?  Want to get a small group of riding friends.

[Hoolander2]

I got the Gates and installed it briefly but I'm afraid I abused it.  I ran without the washer in the variator for 25 miles or so and didn't like the vibration I was getting so went back to old Kymco belt with washer installed. 

Looking at the Gates belt a couple months later, I noticed there was a chunk missing out of it and a serious tear in it!  So, wound up getting a new Kymco belt after all. 

I will try a Gates again someday.  The Gates cost me $30 USDollars.  The Kymco was $196! 

[guile]

I have good results with Malossi kevlar belts.

[BradleyT]

Not sure if Gates Powerlink is that much better than the stock factory belt. Will probably have to replace it soon!

PS: Any Kymco Riders in Cape Town - South Africa?  Want to get a small group of riding friends.

Hey Joe - I am sure you know where Durbanville is...well thats where I live, and my riding mate (with a Kymco 500) is in Pinelands.  Maybe get together for a ride sometime?? 

[drifter]

i also use a malossi x kevlar. I only have 2 choices of brand the malossi or the kymco that is more expensive than the kevlar...

[Joe Retro]

Thanks for the advice all. BradlyT will contact for a ride sometime.  Planning to tour around SA for a month so getting all sorts of goodies for my trip. Very excited.