Another updated clutch bolt for the 9r / Boost Service Bulletin S-24-04

[BBIS1]

I have done all the recalls on mine, but never had a single issue with my 23 9R. This doesn't really bother me. I have 980 miles on this sled and it's the only sled I've ever bought that I've kept perfectly stock. I love the sled. The dealer here in Reno does a great job of taking care of us.

 

[FatDogX]

No problems here, with a 9RC.........LOL

Thread 'Project "9Rc"'

Oct 24, 2024

Alright gentlemen, I thought I would post up some information on the latest build that started late last winter and has just been finished up......well kinda finished, for now, LOL.

Last season when I was looking to upgrade sleds and I really struggled between the 9R and the 850 in a Khaos. The reviews on the 9R were good but and it was what I wanted but I had some reservations on the P22 clutch and the lightweight crank. I also wanted a slash model but, wasn't sure on the shorter cooler and reports of higher running temps.

Well, I ended up doing an 850, Khaos Non-slash 155 and that’s...

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[idahosledder]

I have a 22 boost and I don't remember any clutch bolt recalls for it at all.
But then again there have been so many they all blur together at this point.
I suppose it's possible it was done while it was at the dealer for something else, and they just didn't mention it.

 

[JH@CM]

I too had a P-85 failure. Clutch was out of balance and wobbled excessively from day one.

 

[shattuck]

I broke the bolt on my 17, my 19, and my 21….

That is really abnormal I guess anything can break as far as I know Polaris has never issued stop ride updates for the P-85 bolts.

 

[Pickin’ Boogers]

It's certainly a bad sign when there have been enough recalls to get confusing! When I got the most recent email I first assumed it was an old recall that had been done but not logged into the system.

 

[MTsled3]

That is really abnormal I guess anything can break as far as I know Polaris has never issued stop ride updates for the P-85 bolts.

Not sure exactly what parts were replaced, but my wife's p85 on her 2023 850 was also part of a clutch recall last year.

 

[JH@CM]

It's certainly a bad sign when there have been enough recalls to get confusing! When I got the most recent email I first assumed it was an old recall that had been done but not logged into the system.

I lost count a dozen ago. My wife just laughs when the Polaris recall envelopes show up in the mail. It's been a steady stream since 2022.

First one she told me I shouldn't ride the sled, now she says do you even need this or should I throw it away?

 

[turboless terry]

You could heat the house all winter. Don't throw them away.

 

[Eatstone]

Dealer today said his rep mentioned they had a batch of bad bolts go through the line but they can pinpoint the start and end of the batch. Cheapest problem solve is to replace a wider range of them.

 

[RFleck17105]

On my 23 I received a new spider and 2 clutch bolts. The black bolt is used to torque to a higher setting then removed. The other bolt was then installed and torqued to a lower setting.

 

[JH@CM]

Dealer today said his rep mentioned they had a batch of bad bolts go through the line but they can pinpoint the start and end of the batch. Cheapest problem solve is to replace a wider range of them.

Is that why I'm going on my third bolt? Just a bad batch?

Talk about some BS marketing speak.

It's more than the bolt... the bolt is a band aid for larger problems.

 

[carbontj]

I too had a P-85 failure. Clutch was out of balance and wobbled excessively from day one.

we can fix that!

 

[carbontj]

Is that why I'm going on my third bolt? Just a bad batch?

Talk about some BS marketing speak.

It's more than the bolt... the bolt is a band aid for larger problems.

hit the nail on the head there!!!! Polaris is trying to anchor the clutch to the motor with parts that can move!!! the clutch bolt goes into a cover sleeve that slides into the fixes sheave mounted to the motor, now comes the issue the sleeve bottom out on the Alum Spider, NOT to the Fixed sheave that mounts to the motor!!!! can not mount to the spider it goes back and fourth up and down!!! design flaw from day one!!!

 

[Empire087]

Talked to my dealership yesterday, nothing on my 23 boost

 

[koolaid]

hit the nail on the head there!!!! Polaris is trying to anchor the clutch to the motor with parts that can move!!! the clutch bolt goes into a cover sleeve that slides into the fixes sheave mounted to the motor, now comes the issue the sleeve bottom out on the Alum Spider, NOT to the Fixed sheave that mounts to the motor!!!! can not mount to the spider it goes back and fourth up and down!!! design flaw from day one!!!

Thank you, from someone who is not very knowledgeable about clutches, this might be the best explanation I've read about what is going on with the P-22.

 

[bobback]

Talked to my dealership yesterday, nothing on my 23 boost

How many miles on your boost?

If nothing on your boost, just means that your bolt wasn't part of the bad batch of bolts.

 

[JH@CM]

"Bad batch of bolts," is nonsense, verified by many including TRS, TJ, etc.

Watch for the P-26 come out next year as Polaris laughs at all of us suckers for buying the matryx at premium prices, with these clutches that won't stay on...

 

[NHRoadking]

There's an article in Snotech magazine about the Polaris factory. The article is titled, "Inside the Polaris Factory, Quality at the Core." The article addresses the P22 clutch and quality issues.