was curious to know how many wash there new belts in warm soapy water?I read that in the service manual and was wondering if a good idea?I'm guessing there just talking using dish detergent..
Washing the belt
- Thread starter Rudy198
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Dish soap and hot water. Use a scrub brush and scrub it good. Then rinse really good and allow it to dry.
This gets the release agent off if the sides, top and bottom of the belt.
At $160-$195 apiece its worth the effort IMO to keep em from glazing right iff the bat.
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This gets the release agent off if the sides, top and bottom of the belt.
At $160-$195 apiece its worth the effort IMO to keep em from glazing right iff the bat.
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enis750
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did just this to mine when i adjusted the deflection
I use "Spray Nine" or " Simple Green " Gloves.. a super stiff scrub brush and lots of super hot water.
I scrub my belt to deglaze it and they dont let me down... Every 3 rides... and when the belt is new...
Clean the clutches too with ScotchBrite and clean wipe with acetone after (no residue)... change towels till it get a "clean wipe"...
IMO... this has gone a long way towards averaging 1500 mile or more from the 3211115 belt with great performance from them.
I've caught some "heat" from others on the forum for this... but these days, with the sleds offering more and more performance, my investment in $180 belts and my desire to get the most out of my sled... I feel this is not out of line. Heck... all this talk about clutch kits, cylinder heads etc... IMO... this primary link (the belt) to the rest of the sled from the engine is something worth constant attention.
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I scrub my belt to deglaze it and they dont let me down... Every 3 rides... and when the belt is new...
Clean the clutches too with ScotchBrite and clean wipe with acetone after (no residue)... change towels till it get a "clean wipe"...
IMO... this has gone a long way towards averaging 1500 mile or more from the 3211115 belt with great performance from them.
I've caught some "heat" from others on the forum for this... but these days, with the sleds offering more and more performance, my investment in $180 belts and my desire to get the most out of my sled... I feel this is not out of line. Heck... all this talk about clutch kits, cylinder heads etc... IMO... this primary link (the belt) to the rest of the sled from the engine is something worth constant attention.
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pura vida
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what about just scrubbing the sides with scotch bright? that's the only part of the belt that touches the clutches. and i would think this would do more than scrubbing them with soap and water? i also agree with MH that attention to your drive train is more important than pretty much anything else. i consider primary clutches wearable items and replace it once a year regardless.
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Oregonsledder
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My wife will tell you I clean a LOT of belts in her kitchen sink... she hates it! Scotch Brite and liquid soap, does the trick. A clean belt, is a happy belt LOL
I must be the horror of most wives then..I am bad...I not only wash the belt..but both clutches as well....but..I dont use soap and water and a scrub brush......see that fine peice of stainless steel next to the sink? yeah..that one..where all the pots ,pans, and dishes reside after a meal..yeppers..slip them bad boys in there every 500 miles and your clutches and belts will last a long long time......now a little secret for those of you married....only do this when the old lady is out shopping...they get a might perturbed if they catch your belts and clutches in the dishwasher....oh by the way..best results i have had are from cascade dry soap........
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volcano buster
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AKSNOWRIDER,
Your commission for marriage counseling should be in the mail heading your way. Just don't freeze to death waiting by the mailbox.
Good to know the appliance does a good job though.
Your commission for marriage counseling should be in the mail heading your way. Just don't freeze to death waiting by the mailbox.
Good to know the appliance does a good job though.
you would not beleive the stuff I have put thru the dishwasher over the years...hmmm..maybe i shouldnt say..but for the my god you will poison us types...dishwashers sanitize themselves every use.....but I have run heads, cases, cylinders, tranny parts, carb parts..you name..now I do pre clean everything in the shop first..but clutches are a simple pop them off stick them in with all your belts and run hd pot and pan cylce..with heated dry of course.....
I think you need to find a great old heavy duty commercial diswasher like this one and install it in the garage... Then buy yourself a nice big Porterhouse steak for being such a considerate spouse!!
Hobart stainless commercial hi temp dishwasher - $400
http://anchorage.craigslist.org/app/2695801124.html
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Hobart stainless commercial hi temp dishwasher - $400
http://anchorage.craigslist.org/app/2695801124.html
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chit eric..I am single...go figure...I think you need to find a great old heavy duty commercial diswasher like this one and install it in the garage... Then buy yourself a nice big Porterhouse steak for being such a considerate spouse!!
Hobart stainless commercial hi temp dishwasher - $400
http://anchorage.craigslist.org/app/2695801124.html
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I use "Spray Nine" or " Simple Green " Gloves.. a super stiff scrub brush and lots of super hot water.
I scrub my belt to deglaze it and they dont let me down... Every 3 rides... and when the belt is new...
Clean the clutches too with ScotchBrite and clean wipe with acetone after (no residue)... change towels till it get a "clean wipe"...
IMO... this has gone a long way towards averaging 1500 mile or more from the 3211115 belt with great performance from them.
I've caught some "heat" from others on the forum for this... but these days, with the sleds offering more and more performance, my investment in $180 belts and my desire to get the most out of my sled... I feel this is not out of line. Heck... all this talk about clutch kits, cylinder heads etc... IMO... this primary link (the belt) to the rest of the sled from the engine is something worth constant attention.
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X 2 on the scrubing with wire brush,DAWN DISH SOAP!
why Bother with all of the Mods, If your Not Getting the most out of what you Have.
X 10 on cleaning the clutches with scotchbrite,air then acetone ,Every other Ride.
PV you should Not have to Replace the the Clutch. It is rebuildable with every moving part ,and should cost less than 100. to do it Right
If you cant find acetone you can also use alchohol, much eaiser to find,and just about anywhere
I use "Spray Nine" or " Simple Green " Gloves.. a super stiff scrub brush and lots of super hot water.
I scrub my belt to deglaze it and they dont let me down... Every 3 rides... and when the belt is new...
Clean the clutches too with ScotchBrite and clean wipe with acetone after (no residue)... change towels till it get a "clean wipe"...
IMO... this has gone a long way towards averaging 1500 mile or more from the 3211115 belt with great performance from them.
I've caught some "heat" from others on the forum for this... but these days, with the sleds offering more and more performance, my investment in $180 belts and my desire to get the most out of my sled... I feel this is not out of line. Heck... all this talk about clutch kits, cylinder heads etc... IMO... this primary link (the belt) to the rest of the sled from the engine is something worth constant attention.
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when u say u clean the clutches do u mean the insides on both prim and secondary where the belt rides...Would i take the scotchbrite scuff up the clutch insides then clean with acetone?
i use the car wash it works great just give the faces a quick rub down with scotchbrite or sand paper wash them out really good (belt and clutches),some times if really bad use spray nine let soak then wash ,use there air hose to blow it all off ,wash good belt and use the spare to drive it home or on to trailer,going today to do this to a custumer rebuild she needs a wash badly this one will get spray nine lol
I'm not so sure about using my dishwasher due to possible chemicals in the release agent. I wonder if I could throw a few in with the laundry? Washing colors of course.....
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Oregonsledder
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My biggest worry is when I wash clutches in my wife's VERY clean white porcelain kitchen sink, is that I might drop one while scrubbing and chip the sink. I would never live that down.
So just bought a 2012 800 pro 155 today, coming off of a 05 800 switchback 144. Hugh diff in sleds, anyway about this washing of the belt, are you washing the factory belt or just the spare?
Also what accessories is everyone recomending, so far on order: skid plate, fuel rack, knee pads, under seat storage, wheel kit, teather switch, ???????????
Thanks for the info!
It sucks to have this old of a body with this young of a mind!
Also what accessories is everyone recomending, so far on order: skid plate, fuel rack, knee pads, under seat storage, wheel kit, teather switch, ???????????
Thanks for the info!
It sucks to have this old of a body with this young of a mind!
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