If they didn't package for more tip weight it is a design of the clutch and not the bearing itself being present. They could move the cam arms out further when designing the clutch but chose not to. Moving them out would mean less weight overall needed, but then open up the design to allow for more tip weight.
25 Boost - Belt Slip Issues
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I experienced the same thing on my 25 Boost last Sunday in similar snow conditions around Tabernash. It's simply the belt getting wet from snow coming through all the openings in the hood. I had taped the clutch side vents on my 22 boost and didn't have the same issue. Kesterke has a video that shows all the "free" mods he does to his new matryx sleds and he cuts black duct tape to size of vent and then tapes over it to close up the vents. Also removes foam from panels and uses silicone to help strengthen/bond the new two side panel piece design.
I taped up my vents Monday and do not thing I will experience issue again. Also plan on installing BBA clutch kit
I taped up my vents Monday and do not thing I will experience issue again. Also plan on installing BBA clutch kit
One thing I noticed on the 25 is that Polaris "filled" in the rearward most small vent that was directly over the clutch cover on the new side panels but left the other opening on the top of the side panel open... so clearly they know it is an issue. I taped up the top vent on side panel and both clutch side vents on the hood.
Dealer offered to pull the clutches off and look at for free. No issues.
what is baffling to me is how two dealers, including one right next to the riding area, are seemingly unaware of this major issue that polaris’s own ambassadors promote fixes for. could have saved me some frustration with just a bit of the knowledge gained here
what is baffling to me is how two dealers, including one right next to the riding area, are seemingly unaware of this major issue that polaris’s own ambassadors promote fixes for. could have saved me some frustration with just a bit of the knowledge gained here
Dealers never pay attention to anything but polaris factory information releases.
It's kind of silly.
Myself and my brother talk to the service manager and educate him usually. (He's legit)
But that's just our dealer.
that would help the issue for sure...the weight for the P22 is shorter, little less than a 1/8, than a P85 weight as well...there is room to move the pin location out on the P22...Yes that would help!!
You would be surprized at how many dealers or their mechanics dont ride or get much seat time, fortunately my dealer is rider when he can and used to race/hillclimb so he has an idea about what he sells. The local Doo dealer has never been a rider nor his mechanics so they dont have a clue, he got the doo dealership for their reputation across all the outdoor segments
+1. If your dealer (and I mean the owner, and the employees) ride, they get it. You want to do business with people who take snowmobiling seriously (like we do).
I googled and looked for Caleb's video, but it came up empty. Must not be on YouTube. Instagram?
It was on his Youtube page last season and I watched it a few times but I can't find it anywhere and see other comments on his page asking where his "cheap upgrades" video went. Bet Polaris asked him to take it down. He went through all the free/cheap things he does to his new matryx sleds upon arrival. Pulls all foam, uses duct tape to cover hood vents (black duct tape right side up for clean look then tape over from back), he used silicone to strengthen the new two piece side panels, and drilled a bunch of 1/2" holes in the bottom of the hood storage so it stays nice and hot and can defrost gloves/goggles. Think that was all of them
He took it down. I asked him about it months ago. Not sure exactly why but I suspect there was a conflict of interest with sponsors.
Does the frogskin go inside or outside the hood?
Outside.
I put it on the outside on the hood and inside on the side panel since that vent is also a handle of sorts and i didn’t want to lose that funtionality
Link to the kit? I might give it a try.
I have a few boosts and 9Rs and never had that problem. I literally live on rabbit ears (can see them from my deck) and ride almost every day and never had that issue. But perhaps I have not been paying close enough attention if it’s mild.
It seems the issue is when its very cold and powder is dry flour. somewhat rare specific snow conditions. makes it unridable. hard on the body going over the hood. Thanks for the info Frogskinz matrix kits,
https://frogzskin.com/collections/matryx
this will do the hood
Get some universal sizes for the side covers
