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[bearammus]

I know there are a lot of riders on this forum that tour longer distances than most and I would like to know if many carry emergency drive belts and tire plug kits?  There does not appear to be much demand for an emergency belt that I have been trying to sell.  When I was young I always carried a spare master link for chain breaks, and I still like to carry an emergency belt and tire plug kit.  I know that belts are pretty reliable but I have seen them break, even when new with no apparant damage.  I do ride some pretty desolate country, some areas with no cell service.  Any thoughts?  Are emergency belts worth the trouble for touring bikes? 

[ice6900]

until this post i had never heard of an emergency drive belt. I dont c a need unless ur riding in really desolate areas.
There r so many things u could need on a trip if u required every thing u would take a support vehicle with u.
The world wide moco dealership network will surfice for me on normal long distance touring rides.

[Fired00d]

I know the MoCo sells Emergency Drive Belt Replacement Kits but I had never thought about getting one. However I have considered a tire plug kit to keep in a saddlebag.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[ice6900]

 However I have considered a tire plug kit to keep in a saddlebag.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

there only usefull in u happen to have a air compressor with u to  pump up the tyre after u have plugged it or u have ur puncture at a service station

[Fired00d]

there only usefull in u happen to have a air compressor with u to  pump up the tyre after u have plugged it or u have ur puncture at a service station

The ones I had looked at came w/a cartridge that was supposed to fill the tire back up. In any case the use of this type of repair would only be temporary, and I would use it to get somewhere to replace the tire. Something about riding around on two wheels on one tire that has been plugged leaves something to be desired as far as I'm concerned.
 
 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[ice6900]

 i think the lil cartidge is just some sort of solvent to help reinflate the tyre, fill tyre with this solvent to make the rubber sticky so it plugs the leak, think about it, a lil cartridge would hold nowhere enough to reinflate a motorcycle tyre, have a good read of the instruction label.

A tyre plug does a good job in a emergency, i have had a friend ride 500miles home and no problems. But as u say replace the tyre at ur earliest convenience

[rayz1951]

I haven't had the need for an emergency drive belt but when on a trip I always carry a tire plug kit and a mini compressor.  I never had to use them but friends I travel with needed it.  Very handy items on a Sunday morning when nothings open!

[sadunbar]

I know the MoCo sells Emergency Drive Belt Replacement Kits but I had never thought about getting one. However I have considered a tire plug kit to keep in a saddlebag.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

I had no idea such a product existed...   

[Keats]

I do carry a tire plug kit and have used it to save my ass, But even if you had an emergency drive belt, who could replace it with common hand tools.
If I had changed my gearing to a uncommon belt, I would carry one.
I would not carry a stock belt that can be had from any dealer.
Has anyone ever changed a drive belt in the field?

[bearammus]

We are talking about carrying an emergency replacement belt kit that can be installed on the side of the road, not a spare belt.

[grc]

The emergency drive belt is similar to the old chain with a master link, and can be threaded around the pulleys and then connected just like the old chains.  This would definitely be the way to go rather than carrying a spare regular belt, unless you are equipped to disassemble half the bike on the side of the road.

BTW, this is as the name implies, for emergency use only.  Kind of like one of those mini-spares on a car, treat it gently and get it changed out ASAP.

Jerry

[Keats]

We are talking about carrying an emergency replacement belt kit that can be installed on the side of the road, not a spare belt.

As Rosanne Rosanna Danna would say "Nevermind"


Back on point, who has broken a belt that has left them stranded?

[wreckman 42]

I never heard of a belt failure unless the bike was doing burnouts. I carry an air comp. and plug kit on long trips.

[trot]

i think the lil cartidge is just some sort of solvent to help reinflate the tyre, fill tyre with this solvent to make the rubber sticky so it plugs the leak, think about it, a lil cartridge would hold nowhere enough to reinflate a motorcycle tyre, have a good read of the instruction label.

A tyre plug does a good job in a emergency, i have had a friend ride 500miles home and no problems. But as u say replace the tyre at ur earliest convenience

I think what he means is a system similar to what we use in the U.K. Mines from a company called REMA.9se pics below
You plug the puncture with the plugsand solvent supplied and then reinflate the tire with the gas canisters. The manufacturers claim one canister will inflate your tire to 20 psi but in real life it takes all 3 canisters to get you to20-25 psi so you can amble quietly to an air line. I know it happened to me.

[trot]

I think what he means is a system similar to what we use in the U.K. Mines from a company called REMA.9se pics below
You plug the puncture with the plugsand solvent supplied and then reinflate the tire with the gas canisters. The manufacturers claim one canister will inflate your tire to 20 psi but in real life it takes all 3 canisters to get you to20-25 psi so you can amble quietly to an air line. I know it happened to me.

Another pic.