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Gates 44C4553 G Force C12 CVT Carbon Drive Belt

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44C4553
For over a century, Gates has driven innovation in belt technology to power the machines that move you. Gates G-Force® C12® CVT belt drives are engineered to navigate the toughest off-road trails with power and efficiency. The industry's first CVT belt with carbon tensile cord also features a trapezoid top-notch and rounded cog design for superior flexibility and heat dissipation, along with a unique gum adhesion that reduces fiber pullout within the belt extending the life of the belt. Gates combines material science and process engineering to create innovative products that provide performance, reliability and the strength to withstand even the most challenging off-road environments.

  • Advanced carbon cord results in minimal stretch with extraordinary strength for faster acceleration.
  • Trapezoidal top cog with rounded bottom cog provides excellent flexibility and efficiency.
  • Aramid fiber loaded elastomer compound for durability and optimized performance.
  • Gains optimal power transmission for fast acceleration, improved throttle response, and consistent shifting performance.
  • Maintains peak power throughout the shift curve.

Break In Procedure
If you don’t break the belt in properly, you’ll find yourself shredding the belt instead of the terrain. In fact, most powersports belt failures can be attributed to improper break-in and clutch adjustment – or not breaking in the belt at all. Follow these three steps to ensure the best performance and longest life from your G-Force™ belt.

1. Install the Right Belt. Using a belt that’s even slightly different than the OE specifications can affect performance - or stop you in your tracks.

2. Align and Clean. Align the clutches according to manufacturer specifications and clean the sheaves with a Scotch-Brite™ pad. Remove old belt residue, glazing, oils, and debris with alcohol or acetone on the clutch sheave area. DO NOT USE BRAKE CLEANER.

3. Install and Break It In. Perform two heat cycles (10-15 minutes each) at 80°F at 30-40 mph (2-wheel drive) with cover installed. Bring the belt temperature down to normal operating temperatures, then shut down and let cool for 30 minutes. Repeat the process a second time. If belt installation is at a temperature of 60°F or below, perform two heat cycles in 20 minutes at 30-40 mph (2-wheel drive) with cover installed. Bring the belt temperature down to normal operating temperatures, then shut down and let cool for 30 minutes. Repeat the process a second time. Conservatively run through the entire shift range, without exceeding ¾ throttle. Bring the belt back to normal operating temperature (15 minutes) then shut down and completely cool the belt for 30 minutes. Repeat the process.
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Application Detail

YearMakeModelSubmodelNotes
2006Arctic CatT660Turbo ST
2007Arctic CatT660Turbo Touring
2007Arctic CatT660Turbo Touring LE
2007Arctic CatT660Turbo Trail
2010Polaris600LX
2015PolarisAssault RMK 800155in
2006PolarisClassic 700--
2004PolarisClassic 700Touring
2010PolarisDragon 800--
2009PolarisDragon 800146in
2008PolarisDragon IQ 600--
2008PolarisDragon IQ 700--
2010PolarisDragon IQ 800--
2008PolarisDragon RMK 700155in
2007PolarisDragon RMK 700155in
2008PolarisDragon RMK 700163in
2010PolarisDragon RMK 800155in
2009PolarisDragon RMK 800155in
2008PolarisDragon RMK 800155in
2010PolarisDragon RMK 800163in
2009PolarisDragon RMK 800163in
2008PolarisDragon RMK 800163in
2009PolarisDragon SP 600--
2009PolarisDragon SP 800--
2008PolarisDragon SwitchBack 700--
2010PolarisDragon Switchback 800--
2009PolarisDragon Switchback 800--
2004PolarisEDGE 700Touring
2006PolarisFusion 700--
2006PolarisFusion 900--
2005PolarisFusion 900--
2016PolarisIndy 600Voyageur 144 in.
2016PolarisIndy 800SP
2015PolarisIndy 800SP
2014PolarisIndy 800SP
2014PolarisIndy 800SP LE
2008PolarisIQ 700--
2010PolarisIQ 800--
2009PolarisIQ 800--
2008PolarisIQ 800--
2012PolarisIQ Shift 600--
2011PolarisIQ Shift 600--
2010PolarisIQ Shift 600--
2009PolarisIQ Shift 600--
2009PolarisIQ Shift 600136in
2010PolarisIQ TouringFST
2009PolarisIQ TouringFST
2018PolarisPro RMK 600155in
2017PolarisPro RMK 600155in
2016PolarisPro RMK 600155in
2015PolarisPro RMK 600155in
2014PolarisPro RMK 600155in
2013PolarisPro RMK 600155in
2012PolarisPro RMK 600155in
2023PolarisPro RMK 650155in
2016PolarisPro RMK 800155 3in
2018PolarisPro RMK 800155in
2016PolarisPro RMK 800155in
2015PolarisPro RMK 800155in
2014PolarisPro RMK 800155in
2013PolarisPro RMK 800155in
2012PolarisPro RMK 800155in
2011PolarisPro RMK 800155in
2016PolarisPro RMK 800163 3in
2018PolarisPro RMK 800163in
2016PolarisPro RMK 800163in
2015PolarisPro RMK 800163in
2014PolarisPro RMK 800163in
2013PolarisPro RMK 800163in
2012PolarisPro RMK 800163in
2011PolarisPro RMK 800163in
2015PolarisPro RMK 800Terrain Dominator Series 155in
2022PolarisPRO RMK MATRYX 650155in
2017PolarisRMK 600144in
2016PolarisRMK 600144in
2015PolarisRMK 600144in
2014PolarisRMK 600144in
2013PolarisRMK 600144in
2012PolarisRMK 600144in
2011PolarisRMK 600144in
2010PolarisRMK 600144in
2008PolarisRMK 600144in
2016PolarisRMK 600155in
2015PolarisRMK 600155in
2014PolarisRMK 600155in
2013PolarisRMK 600155in
2012PolarisRMK 600155in
2011PolarisRMK 600155in
2010PolarisRMK 600155in
2008PolarisRMK 600155in
2006PolarisRMK 600HO
2007PolarisRMK 600HO 144in
2007PolarisRMK 600HO 155in
2006PolarisRMK 700144in
2005PolarisRMK 700144in
2004PolarisRMK 700144in
2003PolarisRMK 700144in
2002PolarisRMK 700144in
2006PolarisRMK 700151in
2010PolarisRMK 700155in
2009PolarisRMK 700155in
2008PolarisRMK 700155in
2006PolarisRMK 700159in
2010PolarisRMK 800144in
2016PolarisRMK 800155in
2015PolarisRMK 800155in
2014PolarisRMK 800155in
2013PolarisRMK 800155in
2012PolarisRMK 800155in
2011PolarisRMK 800155in
2010PolarisRMK 800155in
2009PolarisRMK 800155in
2006PolarisRMK 900151in
2005PolarisRMK 900151in
2010PolarisRMK Assault 800--
2009PolarisRMK Assault 800146in
2014PolarisRMK Assault 800155in
2012PolarisRMK Assault 800155in
2011PolarisRMK Assault 800155in
2014PolarisRMK Assault 800LE 155in
2022PolarisRMK KHAOS MATRYX SLASH 650146in
2009PolarisRMK Shift 600144in
2009PolarisRMK Shift 600155in
2009PolarisRMK Shift 800144in
2012PolarisRush 600--
2011PolarisRush 600--
2010PolarisRush 600--
2012PolarisRush 600Pro R
2011PolarisRush 600Pro R
2013PolarisRush 800--
2012PolarisRush 800--
2011PolarisRush 800--
2014PolarisRush 800Pro R
2013PolarisRush 800Pro R
2012PolarisRush 800Pro R
2011PolarisRush 800Pro R
2014PolarisRush 800Pro R LE
2012PolarisRush 800Pro R LE
2012PolarisSwitchBack 600--
2010PolarisSwitchBack 600--
2009PolarisSwitchBack 600--
2008PolarisSwitchBack 600--
2005PolarisSwitchBack 600--
2004PolarisSwitchBack 600--
2011PolarisSwitchBack 600136in
2012PolarisSwitchBack 600Adventure
2007PolarisSwitchBack 600HO
2006PolarisSwitchBack 600HO
2008PolarisSwitchBack 700--
2004PolarisSwitchBack 700--
2014PolarisSwitchBack 800--
2013PolarisSwitchBack 800--
2012PolarisSwitchBack 800--
2011PolarisSwitchBack 800--
2010PolarisSwitchBack 800--
2009PolarisSwitchBack 800--
2005PolarisSwitchBack 800--
2004PolarisSwitchBack 800--
2016PolarisSwitchBack 800Adventure
2014PolarisSwitchBack 800Adventure
2016PolarisSwitchBack 800Assault 144in
2014PolarisSwitchBack 800Pro R
2013PolarisSwitchBack 800Pro R
2012PolarisSwitchBack 800Pro R
2006PolarisSwitchBack 900--
2015PolarisSwitchback Assault 800144in
2014PolarisSwitchback Assault 800144in
2013PolarisSwitchback Assault 800144in
2012PolarisSwitchback Assault 800144in
2011PolarisSwitchback Assault 800144in

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  • 15.0 lbs.
  • W6.0000” x H2.0000” x L9.0000”
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