Aero125 belt question
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:51 am
In addition to a 1984 Aero80, I have taken possession of a 1984 Aero125. Both were purchased new by my parents and reflect about 1500 miles on the odometer. Both have been in storage for the past 10 years or so. I now have them running with some minor modifications (bystarter bypass on Aero80 and a tweaked setup on the 125's petcock).
As we all know, parts are extremely scarce, particularly with the Aero125. Even though both scooters perform well, I am concerned with the 35 year old CVT belts. My seemingly endless search for the Aero125 belt #23100-KJ9-003 has turned up nothing - well perhaps something from a website in Turkey - I think -don't speak the language. Anyway … here are my questions:
1. Does anyone have a source for this part or an equivalent?
2. Does anyone know the exact specs of this part? I found a reference to the belt number on a site: impex-corp.co.jp with a cross reference to size 794mm-18mm-30 degrees. Is this accurate? Appears they don't actually make this belt ??
3. How important is it that these belts match the spec exactly? If somewhat flexible, which measurement is most important - circumference, width or angle? Some available belts are close - within 3 or 4mm of circumference or within 1mm width or within 2 degrees of angle. None that I could find have more than one measurement in common.
These bikes are in pretty good condition overall - Mostly just paint and decal scuffs from years of storage and neglect. I want to improve them cosmetically and functionally to be licensed and used. However, I don't want to do the work and spend the money if I get sidelined by a broken belt that can't be replaced!
Thanks in advance for any assistance you may be able to provide.
As we all know, parts are extremely scarce, particularly with the Aero125. Even though both scooters perform well, I am concerned with the 35 year old CVT belts. My seemingly endless search for the Aero125 belt #23100-KJ9-003 has turned up nothing - well perhaps something from a website in Turkey - I think -don't speak the language. Anyway … here are my questions:
1. Does anyone have a source for this part or an equivalent?
2. Does anyone know the exact specs of this part? I found a reference to the belt number on a site: impex-corp.co.jp with a cross reference to size 794mm-18mm-30 degrees. Is this accurate? Appears they don't actually make this belt ??
3. How important is it that these belts match the spec exactly? If somewhat flexible, which measurement is most important - circumference, width or angle? Some available belts are close - within 3 or 4mm of circumference or within 1mm width or within 2 degrees of angle. None that I could find have more than one measurement in common.
These bikes are in pretty good condition overall - Mostly just paint and decal scuffs from years of storage and neglect. I want to improve them cosmetically and functionally to be licensed and used. However, I don't want to do the work and spend the money if I get sidelined by a broken belt that can't be replaced!
Thanks in advance for any assistance you may be able to provide.