Blown 1115 belt at 150 miles. You've gotta see the Polaris answer...
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rmscustom
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Completely agree but its the beginning of the end. After I pull a cord I have another 100-200 miles before there is a performance loss. I never blew a 115 but have plenty around that wont hold rpm.
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I blew the Polaris belt in less than 100 miles , blow hole and 048 cat 455 miles I bought four 048 on line for $65. Each New !
So, I bought a 115 ebay special for $152 on 2011/03-21. It lasted a very short while, maybe ~100 mi. The top of the belt began to break apart in chunks... Not warrantied.
Then bought a 048 ebay special for $72 on 2012/03-01. Just on my last trip/ride it failed, the top of the belt broke off completely...all the way around. I'd guesstimate a solid 800-1000 miles, probably closer to the thousand mile mark. I cycled back and forth between another 115 and the 048 a bit, so not 100% on mileage.
I put the spare 115 on after the Cat belt chunked, it was pulling threads after 1 day of riding..
However, I found my engine mounts to be sacked out (2011) and 2ndary offset off by at least 1 shim.
I'll be buying another 048 as my primary, and will cut the threads on the 115 and keep it as my spare. I can't afford a $200 belt when a ~$65 belt performs equally.
Then bought a 048 ebay special for $72 on 2012/03-01. Just on my last trip/ride it failed, the top of the belt broke off completely...all the way around. I'd guesstimate a solid 800-1000 miles, probably closer to the thousand mile mark. I cycled back and forth between another 115 and the 048 a bit, so not 100% on mileage.
I put the spare 115 on after the Cat belt chunked, it was pulling threads after 1 day of riding..
However, I found my engine mounts to be sacked out (2011) and 2ndary offset off by at least 1 shim.
I'll be buying another 048 as my primary, and will cut the threads on the 115 and keep it as my spare. I can't afford a $200 belt when a ~$65 belt performs equally.
We have Big Drivebelt problems here in Sweden! A lot of -13 and -14 Pro 800 owners have to deal with cord pulling out! after 100 miles!!
I have tried everything on my new -14, TKI kit, clutch kits, vents, my dealer have checked everything but can't find anything!
2 Belts in 300 miles now
Frustrating, the "funny" thing is, my buddy have 1000 miles on same belt!! and not a singel cord....
Polars must have som BIG quality problems, don't now if it is with the Belts or the transmissions on the Pros.
(Pro -11 and -12 owners have no belt problems/cord pulling out!!??)
I have tried everything on my new -14, TKI kit, clutch kits, vents, my dealer have checked everything but can't find anything!
2 Belts in 300 miles now
Frustrating, the "funny" thing is, my buddy have 1000 miles on same belt!! and not a singel cord....
Polars must have som BIG quality problems, don't now if it is with the Belts or the transmissions on the Pros.
(Pro -11 and -12 owners have no belt problems/cord pulling out!!??)
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Not sure if we're at x2 or x3 but...
I have Kurts Gear Down Kit 250 miles no issues. Love it. Sled feels infinitely more playful everywhere.
holy crap guys I have 2000 miles on my first belt with a BD turbo still looks great. Have never cleaned the clutches and only installed some venting this season. I am betting that alot of the guys that are having belt trouble have a very abrubt type of riding style(instant on instant off)
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boondocker155
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How much are these cat 048 belts? Do you have to adjust the clutch to run them? That seems like a good way to go!
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"have a very abrubt type of riding style(instant on instant off)"
Maybe you're right! But I had the same riding style on my -12 Assault RMK and no belt problem at all!
Haven't heard any -11 and -12 Pro or Rmk (-11t to-14) that have this problem, I think its connected to the belt drive system! What else can it be??
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dude
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You may be onto something there... I had 2 2011 163's. I would say each one of them saw around 3,000 miles. I know I had cords pull on one belt up around 700 to 800 miles. All the other belts never pulled cords. Only reason I changed the belts on the 2011's was because I thought I should around 800 to 1000 miles. QD system may have something to do with this??
I'm gonna try some of these cat belts and see what happens...
I have 400 miles on my 14' and the cord pulled last week. I think it was because it got too hot during the ride. I do ride my sled hard. I am not ever out for a "easy Sunday drive" My sled gets used we will see what the new belt gets. I just put the old one in the spare belt spot and we will see what happens the rest of this year.
We have Big Drivebelt problems here in Sweden! A lot of -13 and -14 Pro 800 owners have to deal with cord pulling out! after 100 miles!!
I have tried everything on my new -14, TKI kit, clutch kits, vents, my dealer have checked everything but can't find anything!
2 Belts in 300 miles now
Frustrating, the "funny" thing is, my buddy have 1000 miles on same belt!! and not a singel cord....
Polars must have som BIG quality problems, don't now if it is with the Belts or the transmissions on the Pros.
(Pro -11 and -12 owners have no belt problems/cord pulling out!!??)
Oh yes my -12 was pulling cords also but was not as bad as my -13 and i belive it. was the gearing that helpt (-12 19/45) its said that you got the blame when you talk to the dealer and no free belts ....... I know use the cat belt and it seems to last longer but not good .........
Been running the carlisle xs809 on my 800 and wifes 600 with great luck. I think 89 bucks. run them about 1500 miles then replace just for the heck of it.
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boondocker155
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Do you have to adjust the clutch to run that belt? Are you pulling the same rpm?
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After replacing a bulkhead this year I meticulously checked all aspects of proper clutch setup. I installed an Slp torque arm and used a caliper to check and set parallelism. I've can not recall for sure but I'm running roughly .030 float. After 500 or so miles the belt looks wonderful and it seems to live in a very low dust environment....
Just over 1500 miles on mine and 1300 miles on the wifes. 12 800 pros with not a single cord pulling. We have had them geared down from the start though. Also have had the clutches shimmed and aligned properly with an aftermarket belt adjuster on primary for side clearance and custom clutching. Even after several hard pulls I can still put bare hands on either clutch and hold them. I think the regearing is most important. Also we do not even have any aftermarket venting on either sled.
Who is your dealer? If it is M&M they are a good dealer IMO.
Yes my dealer is M&M and yes they are good to me.Brought my 14 in for a flickering dash on Saturday afternoon before x mas they fixed it while I waited,plus installed the guage lifter bag and replaced the 115 belt.
You may have to adjust deflection. i didn't have to adjust a thing on mine. RPM was identical.
