Gen 5: clutch side vent lip snaging

[User Name]

Why do the clutches need so much venting in the first place? Totally understand something went wrong in Gen4 but I'd expect them to remedy it for the next gen.

I guess my question is it 'what makes Doo clutches different from Polaris and Cat in order to dictate more venting?"

 

[NHRoadking]

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Looks like the only current option is to drop them a message. Nothing on there website yet

Thank you!

 

[goridedoo]

Why do the clutches need so much venting in the first place? Totally understand something went wrong in Gen4 but I'd expect them to remedy it for the next gen.

I guess my question is it 'what makes Doo clutches different from Polaris and Cat in order to dictate more venting?"

Maybe you are aware, but the G5 clutches are separated from the motor by a divider, and then are designed to pull cold air in one vent and blow warm air out another. It make sense to me to take engine air temp out of the equation and pull cold air across the clutches all day.

 

[jcjc1]

Sounds like he’s asking why all the elaborate venting vs the other manufacturers.

 

[caper11]

Because skidoo still like to use that secondary clutch setup. Good for the aftermarket guys.

 

[b-litt]

This is the proven design products vent. Just for a visual.

 

[mn.nytronut]

What is preventing anyone from just filling the seam with j.b. or similar product and sanding it down smooth so there isn't a lip. The fabric would still have the frame to attach new skin to if it became necessary. Wouldn't actually be irreversible either.

 

[steenso]

This is the proven design products vent. Just for a visual.

Noticed your running Sala King ski rubbers, good product as compared to Dura Pro ski rubbers?

 

[jcjc1]

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What is preventing anyone from just filling the seam with j.b. or similar product and sanding it down smooth so there isn't a lip. The fabric would still have the frame to attach new skin to if it became necessary. Wouldn't actually be irreversible either.

that's a good idea although i think i'd use some 3M black marine silicone adhesive to fill that seam in plus it flexes. i don't know how well jb would stick to the plastic but maybe it's not an issue.

 

[mn.nytronut]

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that's a good idea although i think i'd use some 3M black marine silicone adhesive to fill that seam in plus it flexes. i don't know how well jb would stick to the plastic but maybe it's not an issue.

I agree, I honestly thought of silicone first but feared if I could cut it with a knife, a tree may also be able to. My thoughts are just to smooth the surface prevent the snagging. Enjoy your season sir.

 

[brandon227]

Anyone find a good fix for this yet.
I didn't even feel like I had hit anything but yet when I got done riding my vent was missing.

 

[steenso]

New vent cover, $20

 

[revrider]

I think it was my knee that busted mine

 

[sledhead_24_7]

Anyone find a good fix for this yet.
I didn't even feel like I had hit anything but yet when I got done riding my vent was missing.View attachment 429260

Skidoo fixed it on the 24 model year.

New section on the panel with a cast in lip on the leading edge of the panel. Easy fix.

 

[brandon227]

Skidoo fixed it on the 24 model year.

New section on the panel with a cast in lip on the leading edge of the panel. Easy fix.

I don't think the lip helps much then. My sled is a 25. I know from the scratches on my wrap that I must have gotten too close to a tree or a stump. I was just surprised that the vent was completely gone besides for the little piece of plastic around the screw.

 

[sledhead_24_7]

I don't think the lip helps much then. My sled is a 25. I know from the scratches on my wrap that I must have gotten too close to a tree or a stump. I was just surprised that the vent was completely gone besides for the little piece of plastic around the screw.

In your case it sounds like not, sadly

I haven’t had an issue, yet with any version of the vent / panel set.

I’ve been through lots of bushes, trees, willows etc.