Limited Belt Warranty Coverage
Evolution Powersports belts are covered against defects in material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period.
- Warranty period: 1 year from date of purchase
- Valid only for belts purchased from EVP or an authorized dealer
- Replacement belts assume the remaining warranty period from the original purchase
- Claims must be submitted within 30 days of discovering the defect
- The belt may need to be returned for inspection at the customer’s expense
What Is Not Covered
This warranty does not cover any damage or failure not caused by a defect in material or workmanship. See table below for examples.
- Improper use or operating conditions
- Clutching issues or mechanical malfunctions
- Heat damage or belt wear
- Improper installation or break-in
Drive Belt Failures
Hour Glassing
Description: A narrow or worn section in the center of the belt.
Cause: When the drive clutch is spinning and the belt remains stationary.
Status: Not Warrantied
Cord Pop Out
Description: When the center cord separates from the belt.
Cause: Improper bonding.
Status: Warrantied
Flex Crack
Cause: The belt was bent/flexed improperly.
Status: Not Warrantied
Glazing
Description: The sides of the belt look shiny and overheated.
Cause: Belt slippage, overheating from improper clutching and/or abuse.
Status: Not Warrantied
Tearing
Description: The drive belt appears to have hit something and is starting to tear or has torn.
Cause: Worn or damaged clutches causing the clutches not to shift properly. Excessive use of brakes or jumping. The belt will bow and can catch the inner clutch housing.
Status: Not Warrantied
Delamination
Description: Separation of the belt layers.
Cause: Improper bonding of the belt layers.
Status: Warrantied
Broken Belt
Cause: Shock loading the belt will cause breakage. Driving at high speeds (overdrive) for long periods of time. Excessive engagement RPM. Improper gear ratio, clutch center-to-center distance. Jammed or locked drivetrain.
Status: Not Warrantied
Disintegration
Description: The drive belt has separated into pieces.
Cause: Can be caused by different belt conditions such as hour glassing, glazing, flex cracks, or misalignment. Plugged or restricted air intake to clutch housing.
Excessive heat build-up is the main cause of disintegration.
Status: Not Warrantied