NEW BELT FOR KARATA PRIMARY NEEDED...PLEASE HELP

[Steven Proctor]

My Goodyear rep stopped by yesterday. We are trying to get their belt division to make a run of 3” Karata 20218 belts. Is anyone here interested in a spare or in need of a belt? Thought I would put an order together if this is an option since they are discontinued.

That would be great if that happens. I have a Karata on my 06 K9 and would love to have a spare belt!

 

[Karatagirl1281]

Should be but hasn't been. 3" 127 tooth 8mm belt, I hve not been able to locate one. Called BDL as well to check with them. Was wondering if anyone in the group has a line on one.
Thanks Mike

Hi have you checked instagram? Lots of pages with used Karata parts. I can’t remember send you a few if you message me on the Karata Instagram page or just searching there are a good amount of parts floating around. Hope that helps! I’m sorry you haven’t been able to find one

 

[HMAN]

Hi have you checked instagram? Lots of pages with used Karata parts. I can’t remember send you a few if you message me on the Karata Instagram page or just searching there are a good amount of parts floating around. Hope that helps! I’m sorry you haven’t been able to find one

Do you have any other internet presence? I dont have and dont want Insta or Tok. Hope you are doing well.

 

[Steven Proctor]

I just looked at Instagram and there isn’t much there. You really have to dig. What I did see wasn’t worth the time and effort or I wouldn’t trust putting it on my bike. I only saw 1 4” wide belt post and it was already sold. Everything else was 1.5”. Most of the parts would take a lot of work to restore, but for those of us that already have the drives and need the belts, this doesn’t help. You would think there would be unsold stock left over. I will keep looking for a spare belt.

 

[mastiffdave]

I just looked at Instagram and there isn’t much there. You really have to dig. What I did see wasn’t worth the time and effort or I wouldn’t trust putting it on my bike. I only saw 1 4” wide belt post and it was already sold. Everything else was 1.5”. Most of the parts would take a lot of work to restore, but for those of us that already have the drives and need the belts, this doesn’t help. You would think there would be unsold stock left over. I will keep looking for a spare belt.

Welcome to karata . Hope you can find something that fits.

 

[Steven Proctor]

I did find this option: https://vbeltoutlet.com/product/std-s8m-1016-127-teeth-timing-belt/ I have the 20218 belt on my Karata, so that is 3" wide 127 teeth with a pitch of 8mm.
From their website it looks like they can make a custom belt. I don't know if this would work. Might be worth a shot at $30. From my limited expertise, if the belts are able to handle the torque as a timing belt, I think it would work for our sleds. What do ya'll think? I could be way off base.

 

[Mickmorris]

I did find this option: https://vbeltoutlet.com/product/std-s8m-1016-127-teeth-timing-belt/ I have the 20218 belt on my Karata, so that is 3" wide 127 teeth with a pitch of 8mm.
From their website it looks like they can make a custom belt. I don't know if this would work. Might be worth a shot at $30. From my limited expertise, if the belts are able to handle the torque as a timing belt, I think it would work for our sleds. What do ya'll think? I could way off base.

That might be the ticket. Worth a shot anyway!