The Gates and NAPA are the same thing, both gates and Gates makes the OE belts for Honda.

 

Pretty well your best deal on a set of new Gates T -275 timing belts is from Amazon.com. :wink:

That's where I got my present set from.



Dusty

 

Pretty well your best deal on a set of new Gates T -275 timing belts is from Amazon.com. :wink:

That's where I got my present set from.



Dusty

Interestingly enough I was just there looking at them and Amazon claims that they don't fit my '95 Interstate. They referred me to a manufacturer that I had never heard of and wanted over $53.00 for a single belt! YIKES!!!!

 

I installed Gates timing belts (purchased at NAPA) on all three of my Wings. From my research, Gates belts are highly recommended.

 

Did you purchase the T275's?

 

The T275 fits only the GL1500s.

I installed a set in 2009 and will be installing the set I got from Amazon this winter, as I have put on 157,768km/98,033mi since the last time I changed them. (Gates T275)

 

How accurate is Amazons fitment chart , it says the T275 doesnt fit a 97 1500A...many thanks

 

Can I assume if I order the T-275 that I need to order two?

Craig

 

Yes, you need two belts

 

One more vote for Gates belts as being the best.
There are thousands of kit-built airplanes out there that use toothed belts to
drive the propeller. It is constantly emphasized on the forums to use Gates
belts since they last twice as long as other brands, and you don't want to trust
your life to a cheap belt at 5000 feet up.
I just bought Gates from Amazon for my GL-1000.

 

Yes Craigmri. You will need a pair of cam belts to do the job. The Gates T-275 will most definately work. Check that the idler pulleys spin freely while you are at it.

gumbyred

 

Thanks Gumby and all who responded. This forum is awesome!

 

Just ordered two Gates T275 belts...$31 shipped to my door(Amazon). What a deal!

My '98 Aspencade only has 8500 miles but at 14 years old I want peice of mind knowing that they're new.

 

I changed my 14 year, low mileage, old belts last year for peace of mind too. I was pleased to see though that the originals still looked as good as new with no signs of cracking at all. But still glad I did the job as it does give peace of mind knowing.

 

Just ordered a couple Gates T275's for myself too.

Thanks for all the help everybody......This IS a great forum!

 

Yeah, I ordered some struts for my wife`s car from A****n and even though their database had them as the right ones they wouldn`t fit. To make a long story short, I still have the wrong struts in my garage trying to get rid of them and had to get a new pair sent. Always go to manufacturers page for application. A****n is not always right.

 

And do yourselves, or the next owner, a favor and write the mileage and date on the inside of the timing belt cover with a black felt marker. Because those bikes will definitely last long enough to need at least one more set.

 

You just put a BIIIIIG on my face!!!!!!

 

:thumbsup:Gates #T275

 

Well I had to re-order timing belts this morning. Between my lovely wife and daughter one of them threw away 2 brand new belts I had recieved last week. :X

They thought the box was empty so tossed it out for the garbage man. So that being said. My $26 deal on belts just turned into a $52 deal.

 

CLEAN FREAKS!

 

Parman,

we have a rule around here.... you ask "Is this box trash?"

Have had that happen too many times in days gone by.

 

Belts

On this site and another I frequented for my GL1000 and GL1100 it was always recommended to change the belts, it's easy to do especially if you don't know the history. I replaced them on the 1000 (still in my basement) and on the 1100 before I ever took it out of my driveway. When I was looking at 1500's a dealer in NY hadn't replaced them on an extremely low mileage, 1700miles or so, 1994 GL1500 and commented they didn't need to be done until 90 or 100K. When I got an inspection sticker on the '98 I finally bought, the mechanic at the Honda Dealer and long time mechanic kind of brushed off I'd really need to replace them, 98 with 15K on it. I have a cousin that has put a lot of mileage on his wings, now driving an 1800, and when I commented about replacing the belts he looked like I had two heads. I know there are broken belts out there but it also sounds like many people put lots of miles on GLs before they ever replace the belts. I think when I looked up the time/mileage in the manual it was something like 100k or 10 years.

Thoughts?

 

I just purchased the NAPA brand today and they had "made in uk" on them, I'll take that over made in china anyday.

 

THey where probly made in UK Because they where made for a small 2 cylinder car over there based on the Goldwing engine.
Wilf

 

Parman, you sure you aren't married to my wife? :grin: Mine is better than she used to be about throwing things out but things still "disappear" and no one knows where they went?? Well if the guy in the landfill has a Gold Wing he'll appreciate their generosity. :action:

 

Looked on Amazon, I believe it was yesterday or maybe day before, and the Gates T275's were $12.00 and change. This morning back up to $16.00 and change. Still a far cry from OEM however!

 

Timing Belt

Just check Amazon and they state that the Gates T275 does not fit my 1990 GW Aspencade :? Can someone tell me if they do? They do not list a belt for my bike. My local dealer wanted $76 each :wtf: :shock:

Thanks in advance. :15magenta::claps:

 

Just check Amazon and they state that the Gates T275 does not fit my 1990 GW Aspencade :? Can someone tell me if they do? They do not list a belt for my bike. My local dealer wanted $76 each :wtf: :shock:

Thanks in advance. :15magenta::claps:

Yes they will fit, it takes two.

 

Toooo late. I see someone got'm. Hopefully a member here.
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HURRY HURRY HURRY
$10.29 EACH!!!
They'll go QUICK. It's a By-It-Now sale.

2 Belts
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