[Renob4x4]

I honestly think driving light footed is harder on clutches and belts than "giving 'er the onion"

So, you are saying that mine may last forever?

 

[splitt]

How a person drives and maintenance are big variables on CVT's. That goes for SXS and Sleds. But much more noticeable in a SXS just due to sheer weight. I'm pushing way more hp in my sled and we do not baby them. I honestly think driving light footed is harder on clutches and belts than "giving 'er the onion" Sort of like the manual clutch in a sports car does not like the way folks drive them in reverse.

The environment that SXS's are subjected to is also a big factor. The fine dust that gets pulled through a SXS's CVT is grit that wears on all of the components. I've never had to do major CVT surgery to any of the sleds I've owned (other than adjusting springs and weights) I had to replace the entire clutch in my RZR XP 1000. (the previous owner knew nothing about CVT's)

@Biffdotorg is correct, stock clutches are designed so that the sheaves slap together to engage and not come together slowly and slip. (a buddy of mine is a retired Polaris engineer and reminds me of it if he sees me easing into it)

 

[Papermaker]

The environment that SXS's are subjected to is also a big factor. The fine dust that gets pulled through a SXS's CVT is grit that wears on all of the components. I've never had to do major CVT surgery to any of the sleds I've owned (other than adjusting springs and weights) I had to replace the entire clutch in my RZR XP 1000. (the previous owner knew nothing about CVT's)

@Biffdotorg is correct, stock clutches are designed so that the sheaves slap together to engage and not come together slowly and slip. (a buddy of mine is a retired Polaris engineer and reminds me of it if he sees me easing into it)

Low range is fine, high range….get on it and get the primary clutchworking(shifting). There are a few things that should be done for dirt dust, Outerwears and some paging inside the body panel where the secondary intake connects. I’ve had great luck with the mountain fit hoods screen as well. Running a B’s fab screen now but may go back to the double protection of OEM/MFH….easier to clean.

 

[mconfluence]

Well I believe it is back up and running. She even go a little more pep it feels like. The rollers inside the secondary clutch were in perfect working order,but the square outer slides were a little worn out. So I replaced them. I did order a secondary clutch spring from EPI, but didn't put in because it was much longer and didn't have the locking tip at the bottom of the spring. Onto the primary everything inside of it was in great working order, but the finger weights were hosed. So I replaced them. Here are some pictures of them. Thank you too everyone that offered advice and help.

 

[Papermaker]

Well I believe it is back up and running. She even go a little more pep it feels like. The rollers inside the secondary clutch were in perfect working order,but the square outer slides were a little worn out. So I replaced them. I did order a secondary clutch spring from EPI, but didn't put in because it was much longer and didn't have the locking tip at the bottom of the spring. Onto the primary everything inside of it was in great working order, but the finger weights were hosed. So I replaced them. Here are some pictures of them. Thank you too everyone that offered advice and help. View attachment 85073
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I’d still question the spider rollers….especially since it was only 2 of them.

 

[mconfluence]

If it starts again it will get completely torn down

 

[brad99superd]

Late to the party but I agree with papermaker on those rollers in the primary spider, the fiber bushings are probably shot and just scraping on the new weights but keep us posted!

 

[AZ General]

I have a General xp1000 4 2021 with 8,000 miles and have replaced the secondary 4 times and the primary twice. I am not very impressed with Polaris build quality and even less impressed with their warranty. Hunterworks is the way to go, but even Todd at Hunterworks is perplexed by the clutch issues.

 

[Renob4x4]

Covid build era gremlins perhaps.

 

[lueck89]

I have a General xp1000 4 2021 with 8,000 miles and have replaced the secondary 4 times and the primary twice. I am not very impressed with Polaris build quality and even less impressed with their warranty. Hunterworks is the way to go, but even Todd at Hunterworks is perplexed by the clutch issues.

Before you complain about build quality.....

What do you do for preventative maintenance? What do you use the machine for?

 

[utahpolaris]

What went wrong?

it grenaded, the material disinagrated on the roolers and the spring was smaller diameter than the stock spring. i blow it out after every ride, the machine is stock i took apart my primary it is fine i kept it for a backup. new belt was installed with mother clutcher secondary,

 

[Biffdotorg]

I have a General xp1000 4 2021 with 8,000 miles and have replaced the secondary 4 times and the primary twice. I am not very impressed with Polaris build quality and even less impressed with their warranty. Hunterworks is the way to go, but even Todd at Hunterworks is perplexed by the clutch issues.

8000 miles. Something is telling me Polaris build quality is not the problem. Somebody with more miles will have to chime in. But that amount of failure rate is abnormal. And that amount of replacement with stock is telling me you should have been shopping an alternative after two. Your driving style or maintenance interval is not matching up with the product you are buying time and again.

 

[normwells4209]

I replaced the original clutches with Dura Clutches at 1200 miles, rebuilt the primary at 10,000 miles because the weights were getting wavy and now am at 19,000 miles. I blow the clutches out 2 to 3 times a year; also on second belt. Maintenance is the key to longevity.

 

[Johnny 7]

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