For a long time I referred to them as “rubber band” final drives. Growing up with snowmobiles in a time where even the supposed high-strength racing belts didn’t last very long, I had my doubts about drive belts for motorcycle final drive systems. Not all that many years ago, I will admit to having a healthy skepticism about belt drive systems. READ MORE: Kickstand-My Aversion to Single-Cylinders | RideApart Drive Belts
