Belt life
- Thread starter Dabull
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it all depends on clutch setup just like a stock sled
keep you clutches in good condition and maintained
as to turbo belt life i got 6-700 miles out of my belt last season on my pro
keep you clutches in good condition and maintained
as to turbo belt life i got 6-700 miles out of my belt last season on my pro
Turbos are generally very good on belts, lots of squeeze and very little slippage.
one of my buddies had 1000+ on his belt last winter 16 axys 163 sidekick. but another buddy 16 axys 163 sidekick + venting could barely get a days ride out of a belt! and my 16 axys 155 sidekick + venting will do roughly 150-300 miles a belt. we have checked alignment, shims, and clean primary sheaves and blow out primary every trip. also check belt to sheave clearance regularly. Trying new secondary clutching this winter to see if i can make a belt last longer. side note we have tried cat 048 (axys doesn't like that belt very much compared to the 11-15 pro) gates carbon and oem polaris belt.
What were the results of the Gates belt vs OEM?
Not discrediting your theory, the three sleds all started out with no venting. Hence why we started to add venting to the two sleds! ?
We also recommend to leave the sled stock with our turbo kits. That includes the stock venting and belt. With our clutch package we have had great results. Ironically, most of our folks that have issues run a different belt or add venting.
Maybe I got a Monday built sledlol
I would make sure you don't have a sticking primary bushing. I have seen that in a few sleds that have been blowing belts. It sticks in one spot sometimes and allows the belt to spin and overheat.
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Dabull
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How do you check for that?
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Sno Junkie
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Definitely not happy with our results. 2-2017 Polaris Axys's with Boondocker Sidekick. Mine is a 155 and my buddies is 163. Both blew belts today. His had 190 miles, mine had 195. Thats $1.00 per mile, which I consider crap. Using clutching recommendation from BD. Almond primary and 69g weights.
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Spaarky
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It won't matter what elevation. EBC Adjusts so the Sidekicks run same weight at all elevations.
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Spaarky
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Clutches aligned properly? A lot of Axys are way out of whack.
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Sno Junkie
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I haven't checked alignment. I assumed the dealership made sure of that.I know, bad assumption. What are the specs?
Take the cover off and see if the moveable sheave moves freely. Should almost feel sloppy. Mine stuck the other day and it took a lot of force and wiggling to get it to move. When they are in spec you can move with one finger.
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Spaarky
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We have been using the SLP bar to the Pro specs. The Service manual has it out another .100. That hasn't seemed to work out. Still kills belts.
