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Technical guides: Belts and variators
Guides on choosing, maintaining and replacing brakes, chains, variator belts and control cables, written with the technical data of our brands. Guides are currently in Turkish.
How to Break In an ATV/UTV Belt
A new ATV/UTV belt is broken in during the first few miles under light load, varying the speed constantly and avoiding full throttle.
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Why Do ATV/UTV Belts Burn? Using Low Gear
ATV/UTV belts burn most often from staying in high gear during slow, loaded use.
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What to Do If Water Gets Into the ATV Belt Cover
If water gets into the ATV/UTV belt cover, the belt slips, overheats and can burn; first drain the water from the cover, then dry the belt and pulleys.
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How Maxi-Scooter Belts Differ
Because they carry more engine power and torque, maxi-scooter belts are generally wider, longer and more durable than small scooter belts.
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Where Are Bando Belts From? About Bando
Bando is a Japanese brand.
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Who Is the Distributor of Bando Scooter Belts in Turkey?
Velomoto is the distributor in Turkey of Bando scooter, maxi-scooter and ATV/UTV variator belts.
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How to Spot a Counterfeit or Poor-Quality Belt
A counterfeit or poor-quality belt usually gives itself away through its printing, packaging, size and price: faded or incorrect printing, inconsistent labels, a size that doesn't match the code, a rough surface and a price far below market are warning signs…
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Where to Buy Genuine Bando Belts
Genuine Bando belts are available from the authorized dealers of Velomoto, the distributor in Turkey.
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How to Store a Spare Belt: Shelf Life
A spare belt should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place away from ozone sources, in its box and lying flat.
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Does a New Scooter Belt Need a Break-In?
A new variator belt doesn't require a long, mandatory break-in, but it is recommended to treat the belt gently during the first few miles.
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Why Bando? The Advantages of Using a Quality Belt
Bando is a Japanese brand that has been making belts since 1906; it offers variator belts in model-specific sizes for scooters, maxi-scooters and ATVs/UTVs.
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5 Ways a Poor-Quality Belt Harms the Engine and Variator
A poor-quality or wrong-size belt can lead to early breakage, damage inside the cover, pulley wear, extra load on the rollers and sliders, and loss of performance.
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Variator Cooling and Belt Health in Summer Heat
Summer heat makes the inside of the variator cover hotter; heat causes the belt to glaze, slip and wear out early.
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Scooter Has No Power Uphill: How the Variator and Belt Are Involved
If a scooter has no power uphill, the most common causes are a worn, narrowed or slipping belt, flattened rollers and a fatigued torque spring.
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