Out-of-the-box clutching

[Landrec]

Due to an unfortunate event, I am picking up a new Pro next week. [Apparently, Ski-Doo XP + 45mph + tree = bad outcome.] Just glad the rider (my dad) wasn't still on the sled when it met the tree.

Anyway, I got really lucky and my local dealer had one Pro 163 left over as a demo sled. I was just wondering what you guys thought of the stock clutching. I am located in north Idaho and mostly ride between 4,000 and 7,000 feet and weigh about 170 with gear. The sled is 100% stock. I know that with the change in the weather lately - the conditions may be a bit inconsistent, but right now the powder up high is still REAL deep.

Can any of you give me some feedback on what you would recommend? Any and all comments will be appreciated.

Enjoy the snow - spring is right around the corner!!

Dan

 

[SlingingMercury]

Out of the box the clutching should be great for you. I have ridden mine in Northern Idaho alot and it has been great from 2500 at the base to 6500 at the top with no problems maintaining rpms and shifting feels great.

 

[Avi8tormd]

Dan,

Did you buy the demo from Carls Cycle? Either way, they sale a good set up, call Timmy or Rick and ask them for their helix and 62 gram belly busters. This will help it run even better. Good luck.

 

[Landrec]

Avi8tormd - No, I live in Kellogg, so my local dealer is in Coeur d'Alene. The tech said it was set up for an "average" rider for 3,000 to 6,000 feet. Honestly, I don't know that much about Polaris clutching. The XP that got totaled was my first sled, and I was just beginning to get the basics of the Ski-Doo set up. The Pro seems a little more basic. Primary spring, ramps, and weight? I guess I should get some more information from them as to what it came with and go from there.

 

[AndrettiDog]

It depends what the stock setup was. I'm guessing you are somewhere near 62-64 grams for that setup. I have played with my primary springs and weights and found the stock setup worked really well. I've been spending more time up higher (over 10,000 ft) so I went down to 58 gram weights and I'm loving the setup.

Keep in mind (especially with a semi-used sled) that the belt type and condition will make a difference in what RPM's you pull.

 

[gman086]

No ramps to worry about; much simpler design. The P85 clamps the belt WAY better at high rpm's than the TRA-VII which needs major help in that dept (which is why there's such a big market for Doo clutch kits and not so much for Poo). Add a couple delrin washers to the Team secondary and call her good!

Have FUN!

G MAN

PS - Carl's does have a nice clutch mod to face the clutch to the exact angles of the belt which improves belt clamp even more (and drops clutch temps a good 15-20 degrees).

 

[PalousePoo]

Mine is a 163 too with 60 gram weights, and all stock clutching. At McCall elevation it pulls 81-8200. Clean the clutches and wash the used belt, adj deflection if it's loose, and enjoy.

 

[Jaynelson]

Mine is a 163, ride 4,000 to 7,000 feet regularily. Wet snow, pow snow, hard snow, we get a bit of everything. Mostly pow and heavier pow so far. Stock clutching so far in mine....just keep it clean, wash the belt, and adust the deflection when needed.

Although I think there's some improvement to be had to get the heat down a bit, overall I'm very happy with the stock performance. It's a blend of good engagement rpm (doesn't trench like a basterd off the start), easy throttle modulation and great full-rpm performance that took me a year and hundreds of dollars in aftermarket parts to find with my Doo. Plus you get the consistancy without having to monkey with clickers.

There is some tweaking to be done if you're really picky....but for an average guy I say grip it and rip it.

 

[Landrec]

Cool. Thanks guys. The dealership is closed today - but i hope to be picking it up tomorrow! Still getting fresh snow almost every day here (above 4,000) so I can't wait to get out there and hit it!!!