belt and clutch

this past weekend at the fall ride my belt started to slip really badly, and was getting to the point where it couldnt be pulled out of gear.. ive already been through this before, and replaced belts and the clutch once.. that being said could i try somehting else before i buy new stuff? this time around im not doing stock anything, its time to upgrade... what do you guys recommend?


thanks in advance

just replacing my original 08 stock belt 3451 miles, not broken but an inch and a half missing interior groves

Gadget wrote:

just replacing my original 08 stock belt 3451 miles, not broken but an inch and a half missing interior groves

wonder what I'm doing wrong LOL

Diesel,

When you say can't be pulled outta gear. Do you mean when you slow to an idle, it wants to keep grabbing? Also it will make some squealing noise. If so you need to check the one way bearing. I know Pork Chop has had this happen as well as myself.....

I replace my belts @ 1200 miles (and use low range a lot more) because I ride hard and have had/seen others fail at the same amount of use. I have a DDP clutch kit and love it but it doesn't sound like that is your issue. When you take your old belt off check the one-way bearing for rotation. I bought a new one because of shifting issues at idle but found that a little cleaning got it back to working normally. If it won't go in or out of gear it might mean the belt is still turning the driven sheave(in whatever shape it's in).

GETERDUN wrote:

Diesel,

When you say can't be pulled outta gear. Do you mean when you slow to an idle, it wants to keep grabbing? Also it will make some squealing noise. If so you need to check the one way bearing. I know Pork Chop has had this happen as well as myself.....

talked to a local polaris mechanic, that's exactly what he said. its getting pulled apart now. you nailed the symptoms on the head. we will see.

DIESEL wrote:

GETERDUN wrote:

Diesel,

When you say can't be pulled outta gear. Do you mean when you slow to an idle, it wants to keep grabbing? Also it will make some squealing noise. If so you need to check the one way bearing. I know Pork Chop has had this happen as well as myself.....

talked to a local polaris mechanic, that's exactly what he said. its getting pulled apart now. you nailed the symptoms on the head. we will see.

After 5000 miles on my RZR I have had all kinds of things happen. My extended warranty has covered it all. It is expired now, so something may change.