Good video! Well said. If you learn from this video your belt will last a long time. Both my 900 and 1000 turbo have over 2000 miles on the same belt. Clean, blow out the dust on the clutches. If you jump your UTV a lot you will mis-align the trans/engine, which will eat belts.
I Had several 4wd quads over a 22 year period. Now that I have my first SXS (KRX) the question is driving on pavement. Pavement with the 600-850cc quads I had was a drive belt death notice in a very short time. Dealers in my area tend to say (for all makes) just don’t hot rod on the street and you’ll be fine. Independent repair shops who for the most part have owners and or mechanics who spent considerable time at dealers say you will shorten the belt life (especially on anything in the way of a performance machine) by at least 50-60% if you spend a lot of time on pavement even if you drive conservatively. What’s the thought on this?
So how can you tell when your belt needs to be replaced other than it breaking or from a manufacturers mileage recommendation? When the SxS bucks during mild acceleration from a dead stop like mine is now ?
I'm mostly a dune rider. Ain't no avoiding blowing a belt in the dunes. You're always on the throttle (if you ride like we do), always on a heavy load being that you're in the sand, always creating heat even with a blow hole fan, I have a prefilter on my intakes for motor and clutches, I've followed both philosophies of break in for the belt (#1 nice and easy, #2 hard and fast), obviously can't use low gear in the dunes, it's just a fact of UTV ownership that you will blow a belt. The key is, you need to be prepared for when it comes. Tools, gloves, spare belt, and plenty of beer! Haha
So while i was riding the other day my Kawasaki Teryx 4 2020 model started smoking between the driver and passenger seat. Then after that it started making this tapping sound for about 500 yards then it stopped completely. Now when i start it it makes the tapping sound no matter if its even in neutral and the side by side will not move. Do you think it was probably the belt???
love the Kawasaki KRX .... probably has a lot to do with the fact that the belt never is "loose" like those in a Can-am or Polaris...... also, it came factory with a belt temp guage, and i've yet to see it get over 1-2 bars even on the hottest day...
I'm new to this, but.... Why do sxs's use snowmobile belt/cvt technology instead of a "wet"/ geared transmission? Gears work great for motorcycles, cars, trucks, 4x4's, etc, and you don't have to constantly carry around, change, overheat and destroy belts. I don't get the whole belt advantage over gears.
Because they are fixable in the field mostly. Plus it's a lightweight transmission for its strength. Honda Talon has a dual clutch automatic, no belt. And maybe the Yamaha has a geared transmission?
@@mitchrichardson744 Thank you for the explanation. I do understand the weight issue as sxs's have a much greater power to weight ratio than traditional 4x4's. I just bought a RZR Trail 900 (50"), and am trying to learn how they work. It just seems there is more talk of concern and hassle about belt transmissions than you'd ever hear about a wet transmission. I guess the potential hassels are worth the weight issue. Anyway, thanks Mitch. See you out there!
@@reallyboardstiff Thanks for the response. I just bought the RZR, so I'll probably have it a while now. Just trying to figure out the how and why of belts. Anyway, it seems like a great machine so far, but I took everyone's advice and bought an extra belt, haha 😄. I have heard good things about the Honda Talon, so maybe I'll look at that next.
Manufacturers (in this day and age) need to get rid of the belt drive systems and move on. It's an outdated prehistoric drive system that's been around for more than 60 years with basically no change.
I have the best way to not break belts BUY A HONDA shaft drive with a real car transmission not that golf cart belt driven stuff lol just picking lol!!
Step two be a bit more mechanically sympathetic and not drive like an absolute imbecile all over the place. Be kind to you vehicle and it will look after you in a dangerous place and get you home safely.😊
Tip don't buy CVT driven anything. CVT's are made for gocarts, golf carts, mopeds and light weight use vehicles. They do not belong on heavy machines. Every time I've gone on a ride with CVT owners we end up stuck for hours, replacing the belts.
This is one of the most Idiotic systems Invented. They should not be using a rubber belt to drive. These utv's they should have been shaft driven . Or possibly chain driven... these Belts are a waste of money and the designer should have never kept his job.
Great video brother. I am new to the UTV world. I appreciate the video
First time out today, new Can-Am Outlander 1000 xxc, front wheel against a big rock and smoke blew
Dang that's got nervous I just got my first 2012 outlander 1000xt and I'm worried about stuff like this
Good video! Well said. If you learn from this video your belt will last a long time. Both my 900 and 1000 turbo have over 2000 miles on the same belt. Clean, blow out the dust on the clutches. If you jump your UTV a lot you will mis-align the trans/engine, which will eat belts.
how does it misalign the trans/engine? i dont see how it would do it on my x3
I Had several 4wd quads over a 22 year period. Now that I have my first SXS (KRX) the question is driving on pavement. Pavement with the 600-850cc quads I had was a drive belt death notice in a very short time. Dealers in my area tend to say (for all makes) just don’t hot rod on the street and you’ll be fine. Independent repair shops who for the most part have owners and or mechanics who spent considerable time at dealers say you will shorten the belt life (especially on anything in the way of a performance machine) by at least 50-60% if you spend a lot of time on pavement even if you drive conservatively. What’s the thought on this?
So how can you tell when your belt needs to be replaced other than it breaking or from a manufacturers mileage recommendation? When the SxS bucks during mild acceleration from a dead stop like mine is now ?
I'm mostly a dune rider. Ain't no avoiding blowing a belt in the dunes. You're always on the throttle (if you ride like we do), always on a heavy load being that you're in the sand, always creating heat even with a blow hole fan, I have a prefilter on my intakes for motor and clutches, I've followed both philosophies of break in for the belt (#1 nice and easy, #2 hard and fast), obviously can't use low gear in the dunes, it's just a fact of UTV ownership that you will blow a belt. The key is, you need to be prepared for when it comes. Tools, gloves, spare belt, and plenty of beer! Haha
Clutch kit, clutch fan, and belt temp gauge on my x3 and I can consistently put 1500+ miles on my belts strictly duning.
@@willcrain6786 Seems about right. I've decided to change my belt every season, consider it just part of maintenance
@@nicksbfc69 for sure
Way to stop belt problems is getting a Honda
I need help figuring out the heat belt problem on my Arctic Cat . So I can sell it
That Pro XP needs some springs BAD
I just wish people would clean up there belts, old ones are everywhere out at little Sahara, the more we clean up, the more show up
Thanks for Very Informative Video!!!!
Gotta love Yamaha and the 10 year warranty on belt!
Same here. I was talking to a guy with a Can-Am and his jaw dropped when I mentioned my 10 year belt warranty.
Gotta love Kawasaki and it’s wet clutch and factory belt temp gauge
@@joshp2542 you mean the machine with half the horse power has a long lasting belt life? Shocker 😂
@@brandone957honestly a belt is like 150-200 it aint that bad if they do break
My Can Am is on the stock belt since 2015.
So while i was riding the other day my Kawasaki Teryx 4 2020 model started smoking between the driver and passenger seat. Then after that it started making this tapping sound for about 500 yards then it stopped completely. Now when i start it it makes the tapping sound no matter if its even in neutral and the side by side will not move. Do you think it was probably the belt???
Definitely sounds like the belt is broken!
love the Kawasaki KRX .... probably has a lot to do with the fact that the belt never is "loose" like those in a Can-am or Polaris...... also, it came factory with a belt temp guage, and i've yet to see it get over 1-2 bars even on the hottest day...
1-2 bars is a measure of pressure not temp.
Can you tell me which year make and model of the one he's standing next to?
That machine is a Polaris RZR Pro XP. I believe it's a 2021 or 22 model year.
i haw just busted a belt after 10000 km full trothle on asfalt where i live its a bir colder but they ar grate from ultimax
I'm new to this, but....
Why do sxs's use snowmobile belt/cvt technology instead of a "wet"/ geared transmission? Gears work great for motorcycles, cars, trucks, 4x4's, etc, and you don't have to constantly carry around, change, overheat and destroy belts. I don't get the whole belt advantage over gears.
Because they are fixable in the field mostly. Plus it's a lightweight transmission for its strength. Honda Talon has a dual clutch automatic, no belt. And maybe the Yamaha has a geared transmission?
@@mitchrichardson744 Thank you for the explanation. I do understand the weight issue as sxs's have a much greater power to weight ratio than traditional 4x4's. I just bought a RZR Trail 900 (50"), and am trying to learn how they work. It just seems there is more talk of concern and hassle about belt transmissions than you'd ever hear about a wet transmission. I guess the potential hassels are worth the weight issue. Anyway, thanks Mitch. See you out there!
And that's where the make there money people buying belts left and right
Yamaha YXZ and Hoda Talons have gears. My YXZ has a paddle shifter in it.
@@reallyboardstiff Thanks for the response. I just bought the RZR, so I'll probably have it a while now. Just trying to figure out the how and why of belts. Anyway, it seems like a great machine so far, but I took everyone's advice and bought an extra belt, haha 😄. I have heard good things about the Honda Talon, so maybe I'll look at that next.
Doing a while with a atv is it bad for the belt?
Since everyone out in desert keep burning their side by sides up in flames!
Have to stop to change from one to the other ? That sucks, make it like an over drive or car or semi automatic.
A gear reduction is the best thing I’ve done to my rzr.
How can i do that and how does it benefit you ?
Why do these utv even have a cvt ?
I’ve found that if you just buy a Honda, you’ll never smoke a belt… 😂
Like an Odyssey or pilot?
@@scottleggejr like a Talon…
800 arctic cat blew a few belts.
Manufacturers (in this day and age) need to get rid of the belt drive systems and move on. It's an outdated prehistoric drive system that's been around for more than 60 years with basically no change.
Just get utv that doesn’t use a belt cvt system.
Ok so basically don’t have fun with your utv got it
I use low range ,and still use sht loads of belts so hope the bstard catches fire next one ,nearly 1000 bhp twin turbo explain that one .👍👍👍👍👍
What a blowhard!
I have the best way to not break belts BUY A HONDA shaft drive with a real car transmission not that golf cart belt driven stuff lol just picking lol!!
#Круто!💪
Tip #1 buy a yamaha tip #2 don't buy a polaris
Hondas shaft driven no belts anywhere and a real car transmission
Yamaha 10 year belt warranty.
RM atv make a fan system ye ,bet you'd sell thousands ye .
Buy a Honda 🤣
Step two be a bit more mechanically sympathetic and not drive like an absolute imbecile all over the place. Be kind to you vehicle and it will look after you in a dangerous place and get you home safely.😊
Buy a Yamaha!!!
Step #1: Buy a Honda Talon. No belt.
Tip don't buy CVT driven anything. CVT's are made for gocarts, golf carts, mopeds and light weight use vehicles. They do not belong on heavy machines. Every time I've gone on a ride with CVT owners we end up stuck for hours, replacing the belts.
This is one of the most Idiotic systems Invented. They should not be using a rubber belt to drive. These utv's they should have been shaft driven . Or possibly chain driven... these Belts are a waste of money and the designer should have never kept his job.