Adjusting the Chain on the 2023 Gen 5 Ski-Doo Summit Sleds

[skank]

We all paid for the stronger and better hyvo gears and chain and I think we should receive them or at least be given a heads up that hyvo was not what we got and offer a credit. It would cost over $300 in parts to convert back to hyvo.

 

[live2beel]

I just saw that the Boondock Nation boys broke a chain on their Gen5 Turbo. It had 150 miles. This is the same sled that they forgot to tighten the rear axle up and speared the track. Don't know the full details.

 

[firstkitty]

We all paid for the stronger and better hyvo gears and chain and I think we should receive them or at least be given a heads up that hyvo was not what we got and offer a credit. It would cost over $300 in parts to convert back to hyvo.

I agree. I’m sure someone will have a excuse why they didn’t use hyvo stuff , I think it’s just a shortage of parts and there tossing what ever they can into it to get it out the door . I broke a chain in a 2017 free ride in 17 with 250 kms , no warranty on chains I was told destroyed the chain case also . I’ve run belt drive since but haven’t on the gen 5 because my feet are too big for the right side running boards as is . Belt drive steals some room .

 

[snowpatrol]

this is a true bait and switch by skidoo. keep an eye on your chain boys. check and adjust often,

 

[Ultrasauras]

Will brp pay for a chopper ride out of the back country when the chain breaks because they cut corners

 

[firstkitty]

Better add the rider plus onto your insurance policy to cover the copper. Brp will tell you to pound sand

 

[Frankthetank79]

I just saw that the Boondock Nation boys broke a chain on their Gen5 Turbo. It had 150 miles. This is the same sled that they forgot to tighten the rear axle up and speared the track. Don't know the full details.

Those guys don’t tell the whole story. The guy that keeps breaking parts is 100% his fault or bad luck for that rock through his cooler. Only way to fix that properly is to rig weld it.


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[damx]

Do you guys think the hyvo chain and gears would be a worthwhile upgrade?

 

[firstkitty]

Well I’m hearing of chain cases on gen5 exploding from the coupler in the chain case getting to much play and wrecking everything there’s some guys down for the season because there’s no chain cases available. I’ve seen the pictures and a video but will not share as the guy asked me not to . Another thing is I think dealers have to swap out our rear shocks if we complain about them sacking out . Mine I had rebuilt from my shock guy he said it was down to 190psi and oil was done already.

 

[jcjc1]

What’s the coupler in the chain case?

 

[Frankthetank79]

Well I’m hearing of chain cases on gen5 exploding from the coupler in the chain case getting to much play and wrecking everything there’s some guys down for the season because there’s no chain cases available. I’ve seen the pictures and a video but will not share as the guy asked me not to . Another thing is I think dealers have to swap out our rear shocks if we complain about them sacking out . Mine I had rebuilt from my shock guy he said it was down to 190psi and oil was done already.

You have a link to this information you are hearing?


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[firstkitty]

With my power sports repair business I do business with at least 150 vendors all over Canada,USA I get information shared with me from guys in the industry.
I’m not posting the pictures I was asked not to because the guy is well known to the industry and is working on a fix for the issues.

 

[jcjc1]

whatever the coupler is and if by too much play means slack in the chain then i've always followed norona's suggestion of determining chain slack by rotating the secondary as opposed to just tightening the adjuster some amount.

 

[jcjc1]

You have a link to this information you are hearing?


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figured there'd be some buzz about this over on snow and mud as it's primarily mountain riders but haven't seen anything.

 

[Frankthetank79]

figured there's be some buzz about this over on snow and mud as it's primarily mountain riders but haven't seen anything.

I haven’t seen any reports of chains breaking on the G5’s first I heard of it. Anytime I seen a chain break or case damage has been user error. Not tightening, over tightening and taken apart not put back together properly. Im sure it happens but it seems rare.


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[kittykitty_900]

Same thing I was thinking. But I would really like to know more details about the ones that are "Exploding"

 

[kanedog]

Yet another forum wide catastrophe?

 

[firstkitty]

Here’s a Instagram post . The problem is starting to show up on the hills

 

[firstkitty]

The coupler busts out of the case from side load and destroys the case .
I’m in the process of gathering up 22 shaft I’m going to run a one piece shaft in mine

 

[10003514]

Keep checking your chain tension frequently. It’s surprising how much I’ve had to tighten mine with 700km on my sled. Seems it needs tightening every few rides.