Belt Drive? Do you ride with a spare? Why or why not?

[BJorgy17]

Reason I raise this question is I just bought a 2015 800 pro with 165 miles, first sled with belt drive. I know there were some issues with the longevity of these belts especially if they were not broken in properly. Just wondering if its worth riding with a spare or if they should last 1000-2000 miles? Easy enough change on the mountain if you had too.


Thanks

 

[Dirty Steve]

I carry a spare. I broke mine in right. The spare fits perfectly in the bottom of my Mountain Addiction bag. It doesn't take up much room and doesn't weigh much, so I figure why not?

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[kiliki]

the belt drive is a reliable as the poo 800 motor... so no need for the spare belt

 

[Jaynelson]

I didn't last year on my 2015. No real insightful logic behind that...I just didn't do it lol. Not planning to this year either, just cause they seem to be quite solid.

 

[CO Powder]

I don't bother with a spare, they are pretty reliable after the 2014 belt revision. I am not even sure the whole break in procedure is necessary on the '14 and up version, they seem very durable. When they do fail they usually just loose some teeth and you can ride out.


This is also based on the fact that I ride close to home so parts and repairs are only 12-15 miles away. If I were on a trip 1000 miles from home, I would pack one.


What you should do though is remove the belt and pulleys. Take and chamfer the back side of the pulleys a little with a dremel tool so they are easier to slide on and off. Then replace the stock bolts with stronger versions. The bolts were a more common failure in '15 than the belts.

 

[Boosted Brad]

I always have one in the truck and the tools to change it but haven't needed one yet!do what makes you feel comfortable and have fun!

 

[BJorgy17]

Thanks guys will maybe let it ride for this season. Quick question, what part number is the newer belt? I have a 3211167 in it right now but I see on the polaris website that part number has been replaced with 2205250. Did they change number or is the belt in my sled an old version?

 

[mtnsledder]

3211167 is the belt number and 2205250 is the kit number that belt comes in.

3211146 is the 13 belt number that came in the 2204967 kit.

 

[geo]

I carry one. "cause I got it".

I also carry; plugs (but haven't needed any for a decade or more), spare clutch belt (but haven't needed one since I left Cat behind when I needed to carry two and a spare secondary), over night kit (but haven't needed one since Yamaha started building sleds), repair kit (duct tape, heat tape, zap straps, sheet metal screws, mechanics wire) could also be called a snow elimination kit (but haven't needed it since I left Cat behind), power screwdriver (to take regular plastic stuff off but haven't needed it since I left Cat behind), bottle of muscle relaxer stuff (but haven't needed it since i left Cat behind) and a bottle of aspirin (but haven't needed it since I left Cat behind).

So, past experiences may force you to carry a bit extra but most of my generation went to boy scouts.

I did carry a spare chain around when I was on Doo, 'cause i needed one once.

 

[DLynn]

Just like any equipment it can break. Do you need the Quick Drive tools to change a belt....No....however if you have ever changed a QD belt you know that it makes the job much more tolerable than without. Spark Plugs....who needs them until you need one. If your willing to sacrifice an entire day of riding for not having the proper parts with you then it's all good. If your buddy's cut your wrists and leave you for dead because you didn't bring the parts with you then things look a bit different. I personally carry way too much stuff with me however I have never been stuck in the dark without a flashlight. It all a matter of opinion.

 

[mtncat1]

the belt drive is a reliable as the poo 800 motor... so no need for the spare belt

1 have two 13s and have never carried a spare belt and have never needed one, i have never had to change a drive belt on the mountain either , i will carry one for the group 4 pros ,with one turbo-ed never a whiff of a problem , i love it that your so convinced of how much better cats are than pros. in my experience after having cats for over 20 years the pro is a far superior both in build quality , performance and engineering.my m1000 was regularly beaten by my friends 11 pro and he didn't have to carry extra gas extra belts (which regularly blew) steering posts ,(broke 2) , then after repairing a damaged 13 turbo-ed 4 stroke and experiencing for my self the way they were put together with hundreds of screws and piss poor engineering, a hood that was an absolute joke to put on , and clutching that was even worse than my m 1000 (if that was even possible). i will not be going back to cat any time soon , and if i owned one i would not be going all over the internet saying how much worse the other brands are .

 

[geo]

I forgot one thing I started to carry since getting on the Pro. Pretty important too.

Earplugs. Helps with the constant babbling in the background about heavier is better, weight doesn't matter, carry spare pistons and other stuff that continues to drone on like a loose string in your AC clutches.

 

[2Quickrides]

I always carry one, just like the drive belt. For what it's worth I'd rather have and not need than ruin a day in the mountains. Over 700 miles on both belts, but I still carry spares.

Last year a friend had the Yammy dealer tell him he didn't need a spare drive belt on a Nytro "they never go"...........guess what went.
They also told him that motor is indestructible.........proved him wrong there too.

 

[B&M Fabrications]

If more people went through a hike out on foot like we experienced last year, carrying an extra belt drive belt would not even be question.

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[Pro-8250]

Our 2013 had an update for one of the pulley bolts. So we brought it in to our dealer for the update. 1200 miles from home we found out what our dealer did to us. So I am passing this on to everyone.
DON'T DO THIS!

THE CORRECT WAY!! LEARN TO READ FRICKEN ENGLISH! This could have hurt or killed the rider. No belt. No brakes. The belt came off on a slight uphill grade going about 20 MPH. Ruined the belt and a days ride. That was in April 2013. Still mad about it.

 

[likkerpig]

That is absolutely horsesh*t.

 

[kiliki]

1 have two 13s and have never carried a spare belt and have never needed one, i have never had to change a drive belt on the mountain either , i will carry one for the group 4 pros ,with one turbo-ed never a whiff of a problem , i love it that your so convinced of how much better cats are than pros. in my experience after having cats for over 20 years the pro is a far superior both in build quality , performance and engineering.my m1000 was regularly beaten by my friends 11 pro and he didn't have to carry extra gas extra belts (which regularly blew) steering posts ,(broke 2) , then after repairing a damaged 13 turbo-ed 4 stroke and experiencing for my self the way they were put together with hundreds of screws and piss poor engineering, a hood that was an absolute joke to put on , and clutching that was even worse than my m 1000 (if that was even possible). i will not be going back to cat any time soon , and if i owned one i would not be going all over the internet saying how much worse the other brands are .

love your user name.

If more people went through a hike out on foot like we experienced last year, carrying an extra belt drive belt would not even be question.

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[Pro-8250]

That is absolutely horsesh*t.

I agree. A certified Polaris mechanic should know how to put the top sprocket back on. And of course none of us looked at the sled when we got it back from the dealer. You wouldn't think you would have to! I have posted these pictures before but I just wanted to make aware that they can be put on backwards which could cause injury or death. Loosing power or loosing your brakes in any situation is not a good thing.