comet torque converter belts

[karl]

I was shopping around for a new belt , and in the past I used stens 255-299
aftermarket belts, they were made in the USA , good quality.

255-299 OEM Replacement Belt

www.stens.com

So I ordered one a couple days ago, and they are now made in India.
It's labled on the sleeve and belt as such, genuine stens part. Wasted $20.

So I got to thinking if there is a better option than the OEM comet belt.

I found these made by bando, I know they make OEM belts for honda, good stuff.
Made in USA, kevlar.

Never heard them mentioned on the forum here , seems
like a contender for the title of "Ultimate tav2 belt"

https://beltpalace.com/bando203589.html

Too bad they won't be in stock until later this year, when they do Imma pick up a couple.

Thoughts or suggestions?

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

If Karl thinks it's a good idea, do not hesitate, go.

 

[Denny]

I would trust a Dayco made belt if they made one. Other than Genuine Comet belts I would have to say try it and see. Would not care to speculate.

 

[karl]

I wonder if comet rolls their own belts, or if it's outsourced to someone like dayco.

It's not uncommon to have a 20-30 year old honda snowthrower come in the shop
with it's factory bando belts, in good shape with no cracking. Sometimes they outlive the unit,

Ill do some digging later, maybe dayco does offer something.

 

[Denny]

I’ve never heard of Bando belts before. Good to know about them. Now that you mention it I think Dayco or Gates might have made Comets belts. Gates would be another quality belt to look for.

 

[madprofessor]

Dayco or Gates

Just don't get fooled like so many guys from my industry have, and think that getting a cogbelt is the only way to go for reducing belt crack around a small pulley. It's actually true, but you can't use any cogbelt on a TC.

 

[karl]

Just wanted to point out, belt palace is listed on comet's homepage as a partner,
and they sell comet belts.

This is a quote from the palace's site on the bando racing belt listing

We've special ordered these belts to provide INDUSTRIAL strength power to your Go Kart, Mini Bike or ATV previously using the COMET 203589/Murray 12-8487 belt. Manufactured by BANDO USA.

Meaning it's supposed to be an improvement/ upgrade from the genuine comet belt in construction.

Im not paid or sponsored by anybody of course, but I'm willing to give them a shot.

I don't really care the cost, I just want the best belt I can get.

 

[Denny]

Great to know. Thanks Karl!