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    CVT BELTS
    BUILT FOR THE

    TOUGHEST
    TRAILS

    GATES IS PUSHING THE LIMITS OF WHAT'S POSSIBLE TO REDEFINE THE RECREATIONAL RIDE EXPERIENCE. 

    When you go off-road, your vehicle can't go offline. The next generation of continuously variable transmission (CVT) belts are higher performing and more durable than ever before. Utilizing proprietary design software combined with the most advanced composite materials and construction technology, Gates powersports products are engineered to meet the demands of today's and tomorrow's high-performance ATV, UTV, and snowmobile platforms.

    Gates G-Force Brand

    INTRODUCING:

    THE G-FORCE FAMILY

    Gates G-Force is an entire family of superior CVT belts engineered for the most demanding conditions – providing an OE-Perfect Fit with matching shift curves & pulley speed ratios. 

     

    G-Force drive belts are made in the USA, field-tested, and trusted within the toughest conditions to bring durability, simplicity, performance, and value to your off-road adventures.

     

    Gates G-Force built the toughest CVT Belts for the toughest teams out there,
    take a look on the wins of our brand ambassadors.


    G-FORCE BRAND AMBASSADORS

    Gates G-Force Family

    ELEVATE YOUR OFF-ROAD- EXPERIENCE WITH GATES G-FORCE TECHNOLOGY

    Gates G-Force Belts

    WHAT'S THE RIGHT CVT BELT FOR MY VEHICLE?

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    G-FORCE REDLINE CVT BELT

    Our newest G-Force CVT belt developed from the most advanced materials. Extensively lab and field tested, Gates G-Force RedLine CVT belts are engineered to handle the wildest rides required for the dunes, deserts, mountains, and race-day. Built to withstand extreme friction, severe compressive force, and excessive heat created from high acceleration, frequent back-shifting, and heavy loads.

     

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    G-FORCE WORKHORSE CVT BELTS

    Our newest line in the G-Force portfolio, The G-Force WorkHorse CVT belt is specifically designed to keep UTVs and ATVs moving through tough jobs and rough terrain. Engineered from a patented, fiber-reinforced Ethylene Elastomer compound combined with aramid cords, G-Force WorkHorse belts provide high operating performance and excellent heat resistance for better durability and load-carrying capability. 

     

    Features include:

     

    • Up to 2X increased belt life vs. the original Gates G-Force line
    • Excellent recovery from temperatures up to 175°C (338 °F) without glazing or hardening
    • “Drop-in” compatibility with most off-road vehicles under 800cc for trail, mud, and sand riding without requiring specific belts for each type of terrain 
    • Increased flexibility to reduce internal heat buildup

    G-FORCE C12 CVT BELT

    Meet the industry's first true carbon tensile belt — Gates G-Force® C12® Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) belts are engineered for drop-in* performance, featuring exceptional strength, flexibility and durability for ATVs, UTVs, side-by-sides, and snowmobiles.

     

    • Excellent heat control & flexibility 
    • Improved throttle response and acceleration 
    • Maintains peak power throughout the shift curve

     

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    G-FORCE CVT BELT

    The workhorse of the family, G-Force CVT handles everything from a hard day’s work to a road less traveled. 

     

    • Delivers performance, durability, simplicity & value in off-road environments 
    • Flexible, high-performance materials enable responsive acceleration 
    • Extended Life – outlasting other aftermarket belts

     

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    MANY FACTORS CONTRIBUTE TO CVT BELT FAILURE 

     

    Want to know what is hardest on your CVT belt? Bigger tires, grit making its way past your CVT cover, poorly working clutches, and high horsepower engine modifications all take their toll, but the biggest killer of your CVT belt is heat.

     

    All CVT belts look similar, but it’s what beneath the surface that counts. At the heart of every belt is a series of cords that do the job of transmitting the engine power to the transmission and wheels. You can see the cords on the side where they meet the surface of the rubber compound they are encased in. The differences are in the details of how the fiber cords are treated, and the rubber polymers that are heat and wear resistant. It’s extremely important that the fiber cords distribute stress evenly. The job of the rubber is to grip the clutch faces and hold the cord in place.

     

    BELT FACTORS

     

    • Belt quality and composition
    • Belt dimensions
    • Lack of proper break-in of new belts
    • Exposure to dirt, oil, sand, water
    • Compromised belt integrity due to improper handling and storage

     

     

     

     

    SYSTEM ISSUES

    • Misaligned clutches
    • Dirty or damaged clutches
    • Power changes and vehicle modifications beyond stock without clutch tuning or adjustment

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    DRIVING CONDITIONS

    • Improper clutch use (not matched to vehicle, driving style or terrain)
    • Larger wheels/tires
    • Racing; prolonged open-throttle riding
    • Riding in deep mud, sand or snow
    • Rock-crawling or prolonged steep hill-climbs
    • Towing or pushing heavy loads

     

    INCREASED POWER + INCREASED WEIGHT + INCREASED SPEED = MORE BELT FAILURE


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