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I have decided toreplace the timing belts on my 'wing before the first ride of the year. I am having visions of bent valves or a cracked head because I cannot findout if they have ever been changed and I am crowding 90,000 KM on the odometer.
My local bike shop is quoting me $80.00 for the OEM belts (relax - thats Canadian funds - about $55 -$60 US). Is there a less expensive product I could use that does not compromise the integrity of the engine in any way? I would gladly pay the higher price if the other belt types don't last as long or fit as well as the OEM product.
I have decided toreplace the timing belts on my 'wing before the first ride of the year. I am having visions of bent valves or a cracked head because I cannot findout if they have ever been changed and I am crowding 90,000 KM on the odometer.
My local bike shop is quoting me $80.00 for the OEM belts (relax - thats Canadian funds - about $55 -$60 US). Is there a less expensive product I could use that does not compromise the integrity of the engine in any way? I would gladly pay the higher price if the other belt types don't last as long or fit as well as the OEM product.