preventing premature belt failure
Amsnow
Q I have a 2004 Ski-Doo GSX 800 that seems to have shorter and shorter belt life as time goes on – 300 miles on last belt. I usually only get 500 or so miles per belt. There are 6,200 miles on the sled. What are a couple key things I should be looking for on the clutches to prevent premature belt failure? – Joe Moeller
A For optimum belt life, the clutches should be inspected and serviced each season. Worn bushings, rollers, ramps and springs should be replaced as necessary. Clutch sheaves should also be inspected. With 6,200 miles on the sled, it would not surprise me if these clutches have multiple problems. If the sled were my own, I would disassemble both clutches and inspect the moving parts carefully and replace as needed. If you don’t feel confident in your abilities to disassemble, inspect and repair the clutches, then a little money spent at the dealer may save you further headaches, not to mention the extra cost of prematurely worn belts, the potential for being left stranded and the loss of performance (which translates to fun) that I’m sure you’re experiencing. On another note, clutch alignment should be checked as well at this time. – Jerry Matthews, Starting Line Products
