Gaday....... to all...... - I have a 06 King Quad with 6,000 klm on it. Orginal belt and has lost a bit of top end speed - how much of a diffrence would a new belt make?????

 

I'm not a mechanic, but I wouldn't think a belt could take away from your top end. Maybe something needs a little re-tuning? Check your service manual and that should say the mileage when the belt should be changed.

 

As like the belt on your car they need a good inspection (no cracking) if all looks good I would run it and give it a yearly inspection thereafter! Most ATV belts run a metel webbing inside there therfore no streching of the belt to affect top speed. Just out of quriosity when was the last time you did a full tune up? (plugs and valve adjustment)

 

Because the belts are cheap and easy to change I would change it for just peace of mind.

I was neck and neck with my consin's 500 Scrambler on top end speed but once he bought a new belt
he could walk away from me on top end.

 

It depends on the clutching what a wore belt will effect...
Most of them will lose some top end in the range of 3mph-10mph.. And will normally feel extra powerful on the low end....

If it was ME, I would change it, and keep that one for a spare.. Nothing worst than being in the bush with broke belt...

 

Yes just got a recent tune up on it - everything was in very good shape - only one valve out 4 needed adjustment!!! thx