It's best to replace the belt using the method shown in this video BEFORE it breaks. If a belt breaks, then you must clean all debris in and around the variator/clutch pulleys. Sometimes the rollers can fall out of position preventing the variator from opening all the way. As time passes, the width of the belt decreases and the belt does not sit as high up in the pulley, which results in a reduced top end speed. These belts can also dry out over time and crack between the cogs. I put 3 -5 thousand miles on my belt. In over 3 1/2yrs, and thousands of miles. The one from the factory is junk, so I immediately replace it with a kevlar belt

Sensational video. I changed my belt in 5 minutes after having watched it. Nevermind the critics, this method works!!!

This is, without a doubt THE BEST approach to replacing the CVT drive belt on most scooters. Quick and easy. Thank You for the tip. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

Thank you so much for posting this. Saved me a lot of hassle with a stranded son's scoot today. Worked just as advertised. It makes perfect sense if you've ever mounted tires. Same principle.

Thanks very much for this video. You saved me $220 and hauling my bike to a repair shop. My old belt was literally torn to shreds. Now that I know the easy way to install a belt, I will definitely be doing this. :)

You should be paid for the time saving information you give us the public "what a blessing your info has provided"

WOW! This should be required viewing for every scooter owner. Thank you friend.

Thank you so much for this invaluable advice, I was able to get my scooter home from a breakdown 30 miles away. And now I know to always carry a spare belt. Regards, Ian.

I was curious, to see if you did anything different....but it's exactly the same way I do it. Works a treat every time. A great help to scooter owners. Very helpful posting

I tried it ,and it worked.100% true.

Great tip. I did discover this myself a few years ago but only after removing my variator a few times unnecessarily. Note though, that you have to be careful to keep the variator pulley spread open while the belt is off or the weights can fall out of position and then you'll have to remove the variator to assemble it again properly. This may apply only if you are using the "slider' type weights though. (Actually even the round "roller" type weights don't really roll in operation, they slide, which is why they develop flat spots).

This is how I've been changing scooter drive belts for years on many different scooters, except I believed you had to take off that front variatior nut! Use to use a Strap Wrench to hold the variator, and use a long handled ratchet to remove the nut until I got an impact.. this is even easier! Subscribed

Just did this two days ago... it worked beautifully. Yes, the new belt going on there (a Gates powerlink) was tight as heck and I had to work it for a few minutes, but it went on. I stuck the old belt under seat. I agree with the video... this works perfectly if other parts on your bike are operating correctly. If I am stuck at the side of the road with a blown belt, I am trying this method FIRST!

man I was setting in the shed trying to work out how to take off a damage belt a replace a new belt so easy and fast was laughing how easy and fast it was, thank you

Sorry, like I was saying, dude you are the man! Your video on how to change the drive belt on my scooter save me so much time and unnecessary time put into taking everything apart!.

I just checked out your GY6 playlist and I have to say that I'm impressed and now, I'm also a subscriber! I've been working on my own scooter, a 2014 TaoTao 50cc, and just learning as I go, and now I'm going to start using your videos to show me how to do more. Thanks for all of the work you do!

fantastic video mate love to see those people like yourself not messing with to much chat and getting to the point i will gladly subscribe thanks

Great tip. I shredded a belt on the road and had to push scooter home. I’m going to get a replacement and keep under my seat because that long walk pushing scooter sucked

This worked on my CFMOTO 250cc Honda Reflex clone BUT I used a gear puller to compress the very strong clutch rather than trying to pull it back with my fingers. Three armed 6" gear pullers are $15 at Walmart. You may be able to get by with a really small one. So simple it was unbelievably easy with the gear puller.

Thank you very much for a great tutorial. You could call it Roadside Maintenance. If I was in a situation where I needed to replace a belt on one of those machines. I am glad I watched the video. At the same time I could be driving my car and see someone with this situation and they have a spare. I would know how to do it for them. These sort of tutorials are a great help to everyone. You never know when you might need this valuable information. Once again. Many thanks for sharing.

My first belt replacement and didn't have a clue, thank you sir.

Whaaaaat is this ha.... FANTASTIC well no need of major tool and i don't know to say... very easy and simple...because there is a saying "do it on the hard way or the easy way"..then do it in the easy and simple way as per the video...The very first time i saw this kind of belt removal...thanks a lot and God Bless.

One of the best instructional videos i have seen on you tube in 5yrs or so I have dreaded checking my belt, which is sounding as if it may need a change. I will not wait till i break down, now, and have to push it home; (I will fix it on the side of the road) .Knowing my avoidance of doing things the right way. Thanks

You made my life a little easier thanks

With this tecnique we safe a lot of time. Great video sir! Thank you!

Great timesaving idea and it works fine as I changed my drive belt on my Kymco motor scooter 150cc. Thanks for the information on the KZfaq clip.

Thank you very much for posting this video. I am currently having to change my drive belt that just shredded apart on me while I was on the road. This video is very helpful and insightful. Thanks again

Hello, im new into scooters. I got a freebee and it needs some work. The belt was put in backwards and i attempted to remove the nut with a hammer and a ratchet, although i have an inpact gun. Now im heading downstairs to swap it to the right rotation, thanks a million.👍👍👍

Thank you sir your Genious, very helpfull in Emergency Situation specially here in the philippines, the special tool is expensive for removing of belt. Actually if i do it infront of other Mechanics they will believe me, they thought im a Genius but secretely i copied it from you dude. Hehehe

This method only works on scooters that do not have a gear wheel on the left hand side.

Just did this with my Linhai side by side. Works! Thanks so much for making this video!!

I haven't tried yet as I'm still waiting for my belt to be shipped but this really makes sense and I'll let you know if I'm successful at this. Not really a pro here but I'll try. Thanks to your video, I'll subscribe. Happy new year!

That is awesomeness! Thank you!

Nice video. Anyone that's ever changed a belt on a snowmobile knows this is the only way to change one. It's damn cold in the snow and farting around with a broken CV belt is the last thing you want to do!

You just saved me about 3 days bro.. Thank you. That bolt is no joke!!

Thank goodness that I decided to watch this video! My factory belt recently busted on me after 6K miles, and now after watching this, I feel that I may need to have my clutch replaced as well because I have noticed a decrease in speed for a while, despite the big bore upgrade.

Nice video. Thx! X♡

great video

Thanks for this info. my belt broke the other day and I had to wait 5 hours for a ride to pick me up in 95 degree heat

Used this technique on my Yamaha Morphous CP250. Worked great squeezing the clutch together and then installing the belt.

There was no top speed interference when my belt turned to ash in my scooter lol. bike just stopped running. in the middle of the road. but i was lucky enough to JUST get off the highway and hit a red light lol. guess my bike is kinda nice after all :)

More than more than one way to skin a cat. Gonna do the the full belt replacement and variator service but I’ll carry around the old belt, an 8mm socket and Allen wrench for the kick start bolt. Nicely done 🙏

bro u JUST SAVED MY BIKE a CVT dissambebly ✔

ABSOLUTELY MARVELOUS IDEA ....many thanks to you.

You taught me something today. Thank you

Hey man that works really really well I just did it on my ASW carbide go-kart and I didn't think I could get it off but tried it your way and work perfect thanks a lot man

This detailed vid is greatly appreciated!!

Bro you are awesome great thinking and thank you for showing everyone else what you figured out works thank you so much this helped me so much on the side of the road last week

very informative and makes perfectly sense. After how many belt changes have you notice that a change in variator rollers is needed?

thanks so much you helped me replace my belt on my bike, it was kinda hard squeezing the clutch it was getting stuck but i just used a vice grip on one side while i squeezed the other with my hand, old video but still a great video . thank you

You my friend are awesome 9 years later and for ever after

Brilliantly explained & if you can't change it after this its probably best to walk, cheers mate.

HONDA CH80 1987. Worked great on my 1987 Honda Elite 80 !! Thanks for posting this info, could do this as an emergency road side repair for sure.

Mate..... This is the best video I've ever seen. Very well explained. I wish you the best. From Sydney, Australia.

Thanks a ton for posting your video! This also works on the linhai big horn 400 , only took seconds after watching. Only wish I'd found it before cracking the bones in my hand trying to break the variator nut ! 👍👍

Whenever I see instructions I know its the long way...well done

Moped belt broke last night had to walk moped home 2hrs52mins. Watching this video so can replace it today.

I am one of your subscribers for a long time ,, but for some strange reason , I seem to be missing watching this video !!!!

AMAZING! I thought you had to pull the variator off all the time! Will try it at some point with my scooter! This gives me the confidence to drive longer distances with my scooter... possible CVT snapping was always the bottleneck. Btw. love your accent!

Thank you for the video. It helped me out a lot. Nice and easy.

It was very informative and important in the long way.

BRILLIANT video,please keep posting, can i ask you when i hold the back pulley and move my rear wheel there is a bit off play (like backlash) is this normal ? or does that mean wear somewhere ?, thank you sir.

wow man thanks for such a good video, absolutely at the right time i watched this video. just yesterday the belt of my scooter brocket. now by the help of ur video i will change it with out buying tools.

I use this technique myself in roadside situations. However I feel compelled to caution to remove variation and inspect relavent parts, such as roller weights guides and guide rails as these parts are most likely why your belt broke disentagrated.

Super easy! I love it! Thanks Bro!!

i finally got it on i had to get someone with an impact wrench...I RIDE ONCE AGAIN..THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Awesome video. It doesn't get any easier then that 👍

great vid, best way ever to replace the belt. used it after seeing your vid

jenuinly still helping me 9 years later

Thank you so much for the fantastic video

Well said, im glad i took the time to see what was involved and save myself time and money..

Thanks man, you just saved me 200 bucks. I was about to buy an impact wrench and tried this. Best 7 minutes i spent in awhile.

I have a 2019 Speedy 150cc that this happened too and just purchased the replacement Kevlar belt in the size the shop gave me and it seems to short to slip over. If there any tips you give?

Thank you for sharing, very informative.

thank you sir a very nice video tut, Thumbs up!!!

Great technic , saving time and very easy. Thanks for this video

duuuude you just saved me! im 160km away from home.

Wow great video, I will try this on my Vespa Primavera!

Wow this is a fantastic video! Thanks for sharing this to all. Great video keep up the good work.

looks like i have to take the variator off to clean . will cordless impact be strong enough?

Amazing video thanks I will do the same on my bike next month .

I am finally fix this problem thank you so much for your video thank you thank you thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wow thks for sharing mate really helped!

Nice make sense ,Thank for the information

...so far so good. Excellent !

Wonderful. I am replacing my gasket after fixing the kick pedal spring which had bent the guide and fallen off and this let me get it in behind. I don't see a gasket in your video though - do you use one?

Dude you're an fffing legend. Much appreciated

This is a great tutorial, and it almost works but I’m struggling to get the belt in while squeezing the gap open - how am I supposed to slide the belt past my fingers? Tbh I can’t seem to compress it all the way with any fingers to spare.

dude that was awesome . thanx alot man i was about to change my belt today . now it's look easy like starting engine :D .

You`re a GENIUS! Thanks mate!

Thank you so much, I've been having a lot of problems with belts, the last one broke today and I replaced it 4 days ago. I had to leave my scooter 4 miles away from where I live until I get the replacement delivered or I get one tomorrow morning, what do you think it could be the issue?

I tried this with my 50cc. I have strong hands but after squeezing the CVT as you mentioned there was just plainly not enough belt to slip over the variator. Soon I will change my new 150's belt and will try this again.

this was great, thanks so much for this

Great video. My Chinese 49cc clutch will not open by my hand strength until I remove it. So, I ordered a new clutch and rollers/variatior. Do they usually clock-out around the same time even when properly maintained? (Mileage is 4,500)

Your the best,sir!

I was already a subscriber (love your content btw) and found this video when I was searching for how to replace the belt on a 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 50. I got the scooter for only 400 bucks in great physical shape but the seller told me that it eats the belts in around 20km. After watching your vid I am thinking maybe there is something wrong with the clutch? He included a new replacement belt with the sale and I will try your technique.

Now thats a facepalm moment if ever there was one..!! I recently bought a dune buggy with the GY6 engine and a broken belt, i wasn't looking forward to making a tool to remove bits and generally struggle. Thanks for this tip, it's certainly a HUGE time saver.

When i put the shaft in it goes as far as the notch whats on the shaft. Iv,e looked in where the sbaft goes and there seems to be a collarright at the back should it be there thanks

excellent video bro you are a expert💪💪

We have a gy6 go cart. I don’t know if I bought the wrong belt on Amazon or what (Size 743-20-30). I was able to fully squeeze the secondary, and I was miles away from getting it over the driven clutch. I took off the driven clutch front plate only and put on the belt. Even after running the buggy on jackstands, the belt is fully seated as deep down as possible in the secondary and is tight when at rest in that deep position on the secondary. Whereas your video shows it flush with the outside diameter of the secondary. Essentially, my secondary is forced all the way open all the time with this new belt. It’s tight like that but flaps slightly when speeds are increased then it goes alright again once rpm’s are constant until another increase in rpm’s. It has an aftermarket driven clutch that was recent. Any advice?