[Rusty nut garage]

I was recently told to be careful while recovering stuck vehicles that due to the General using a chain for reverse to always pull going forward. I just watched the video of he general pulling out the pickup over on the video section of the forum. Any truth to this or??

 

[ptut42.0]

yes the general uses a chain for reverse and they snap very easily

 

[MMX]

Better safe than sorry. I won't pull in any vehicle in reverse. Even a truck's ring and pinion is weaker in reverse, and I've known people to shear teeth off the gears, reverse pulling.

A vehicle was intended to drive forward, why not pull in that direction?

 

[Starcloner]

I guess you need to be careful driving in reverse, not just pulling.

 

[generaljls]

I guess you need to be careful driving in reverse, not just pulling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcSn2rTGrYE

That's just stupid designing right there. I hope that never happens to me. Is there an upgrade for this weak reverse system?

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[WVBKW]

I'm not sure if they are the same, I know in the XP world you can upgrade to a heavier duty reverse chain from the mud version.

The XP turbo finally did away with the reverse chain, but currently it's the only Polaris to do so.

It really is a dumb design, every time I put my XP in reverse I cringe a little.

 

[snapper]

I thought i heard someone on here say something about a double reverse chain.It was the big lifted general.

 

[snapper]

I thought i heard someone on here say something about a double reverse chain.It was the big lifted general.

loweredchevy88 can you help us out on the double reverse chain you speak of? :grin2:

 

[GJCOMMANDO]

SUper ATV sells this setup for RZR, not sure about the General though???


Heavy Duty Reverse Chain : Polaris : RZR 1000 : Parts

 

[MMX]

Holy crap! They like it a lot.

 

[Trapper]

That is a lot of money how does that compare to breaking the chain. Is anything covered under warranty if you break a chain.

 

[Alaskan47]

There is a reduction gear set that is supposed to be availible I will be looking for. Not sure who is making it. I'll spread the word if I find it.
Shouldn't happen. Very bad design. But that said, big grippy tires will snap that Polaris chain. It was a point of discussion at the dealers I visited this week. One guy wants a tire that will slip so he won't tear up the drive train. Almost all chains he replaces are on rigs with big lug tires. He was building a lifted rig in his shop and installing portals. Looked awesome. To big for my neck of the woods but cool project to see.

 

[snapper]

There is a reduction gear set that is supposed to be availible I will be looking for. Not sure who is making it. I'll spread the word if I find it.
Shouldn't happen. Very bad design. But that said, big grippy tires will snap that Polaris chain. It was a point of discussion at the dealers I visited this week. One guy wants a tire that will slip so he won't tear up the drive train. Almost all chains he replaces are on rigs with big lug tires. He was building a lifted rig in his shop and installing portals. Looked awesome. To big for my neck of the woods but cool project to see.

if you click on that link from gjcommando you can add the gear reduction for extra 500.It's for the razor but im sure it's coming for the general.

 

[Trapper]

There is a reduction gear set that is supposed to be availible I will be looking for. Not sure who is making it. I'll spread the word if I find it.
Shouldn't happen. Very bad design. But that said, big grippy tires will snap that Polaris chain. It was a point of discussion at the dealers I visited this week. One guy wants a tire that will slip so he won't tear up the drive train. Almost all chains he replaces are on rigs with big lug tires. He was building a lifted rig in his shop and installing portals. Looked awesome. To big for my neck of the woods but cool project to see.

If you are running 100% stock to they cover a chain breakage under warranty.

 

[snapper]

If you are running 100% stock to they cover a chain breakage under warranty.

They do? That's why I really don't go to crazy cause my warranty. Just gonna put 30's on it and let it eat.

 

[Trapper]

They do? That's why I really don't go to crazy cause my warranty. Just gonna put 30's on it and let it eat.

Thanks that is a good reason to stay stock.

 

[snapper]

Thanks that is a good reason to stay stock.

I read that wrong.I was asking you if it was under warranty.I thought you were saying they do.hahahaha..

 

[snapper]

I'll ask on Tuesday if it does cover that.

 

[Trapper]

I did not break anything I was just wondering. I just trail ride I use reverse more in the winter plowing snow.

 

[Trapper]

I talked to the dealer today when they called and told me mine was finished and ready to pick up. I asked him what he thought about the problem with the reverse chain. He said he did not know what I was talking about he had never seen one. He sees broken axles and other things. They sell over 300 sxs a year it is a big dealer. He said if it is stock the reverse chain is covered under warranty.