Hey guys i got a question i like a lil help with.,. i just upgraded my bike to a Baker 7 speed.. i have a 2007 Electra Glide classic with a Jims 131 race engine with a jims 62mm throttle body.... engine runs really good and has decent power .. i ran a stock belt with a smaller throttle body with no issues and a performance 106 engine that would pull wheel up in 2nd gear..anyway i just had the trans and throttle body installed and decided to go with a Gates Carbon Fiber belt.. well 1st ride i snapped the Carbon fiber belt within 70 miles of it being put on.. i want to know what the Big inch engine guys are running and having luck with.. Carbon fiber belt gates made is a joke well in my case it was.. just looking for some input so we can order a new belt in the morning

 

Well, you aren't breaking your belts in the upper gears I am sure. You need to learn the limits of your equipment. Anyone can break things. That being said there is one solution.........CHAIN.

Mark

 

actually i wasnt takin off hard when it snapped.. i was riding a lil hard before but, was in front of a police station and was taking off mellow and it snapped in 1/2.. yeah i was talkin to my buddy already about switching to a Chain but damn it i like the belt nice n quiet and clean lol...

 

Actually the new sealed chains aren't bad noise or dirty wise.

Mark

 

I ran a chain on my 05 for a few years, just went back to a belt a few months ago. It wasn't any noisier than a belt and did not cause any vibration. I lubed it way more than necessary (old habits die hard) so I did have the mess issue.

 

chain

 

131 race engine... ~1100lbs to move... I'd have to say chain...

 

After 110ci you need a chain.

 

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Another one here saying chain, that torque monster is a belt killer without a doubt. If you use a dry teflon lube the chain will stay looking nice and run quiet, I ran this on my adventure bike and it handled off road and all weathers, on that the chain lasted 20k, which is a lot for that kind of use.