Just wondering which clutch belt members are running for 2002 rmk800 151, seems to be lots of choices from stock polaris to aftermarket and a big price range, Thanks
what clutch belt to run
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The important thing is that your primary clutch is shimmed for minimal belt-to-sheave clearance for whatever belt you chose. 0.010-0.030" belt to sheave clearance is what I shoot for. It minimizes the "slide hammer" effect the clutch has on the crank, which can "pull" the PTO end of the crank off the PTO rod pin (not good). The adjustment requires shimming the spider, so its a PITA.
I ran Polaris 080 belts, they were around $80 at the dealer and I usually just put a new one on at the beginning of the season. Polaris 115 belts are supposed to be stronger, but they're closer to $175. I had twin pipes and a 174" track and never blew a belt with the 080. Good alignment, tuned clutching, and vents go a long way in the way of belt life.
I ran Polaris 080 belts, they were around $80 at the dealer and I usually just put a new one on at the beginning of the season. Polaris 115 belts are supposed to be stronger, but they're closer to $175. I had twin pipes and a 174" track and never blew a belt with the 080. Good alignment, tuned clutching, and vents go a long way in the way of belt life.
k thanks, I have access to spider tools so I will check the shim adjustment and run the 080 belt, for adjusting the secondary clutch the belt deflection seems pretty subjective, Yamaha has a measurement for how high the belt rides above the sheave, may I ask how you set up this measurement Thanks
No problem, just passing on the info I've picked up from the guys that know these sleds inside & out.
If I remember correctly the belt deflection is supposed to be 1.25". I find that fairly tough to measure, and instead went as tight as I could go without having the "belt chirp" noise at idle. Usually took a couple tries before I got it where I wanted it.
Cheers
If I remember correctly the belt deflection is supposed to be 1.25". I find that fairly tough to measure, and instead went as tight as I could go without having the "belt chirp" noise at idle. Usually took a couple tries before I got it where I wanted it.
Cheers
