Belt issues on the 850

[snopro]

That's great they are doing something and telling you that. It's the customers that first and foremost should be informed however IMO. Hopefully dealers are passing this on.

The manufacturer would prefer to deal with the dealers and have us give you the good or bad news unfortunately.

 

[LBZ]

The manufacturer would prefer to deal with the dealers and have us give you the good or bad news unfortunately.

That's fine. As long as the dealers are dooing their job and relaying the info in a timely manner.

 

[Driftbuster]

The manufacturer would prefer to deal with the dealers and have us give you the good or bad news unfortunately.

First Ive heard of a solution being looked at, my dealer never said anything, I even asked and he replied "not sure". Whether or not they are looking at a solution doesn't change the fact that I need a new spare belt though lol Hoping they have something for me by next week

 

[snopro]

If I hear anything more I will post it.

 

[Clode]

If I hear anything more I will post it.

your the only doo guy that works at a dealer speaking up and updating people, I am sure many are appreciating it Ken

 

[snopro]

your the only doo guy that works at a dealer speaking up and updating people, I am sure many are appreciating it Ken

Thanks Claude. I have always liked to let people know what is going on. We are supposed to be selling fun to people but sometimes there are glitches. Lol.

 

[Caper11]

So the guys running on low clickers at altitude, start by adding 5g to each flyweight and clutch the sled to run on clicker 3. This should also reduce clutch temps.


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[SidewaysInto3rd]

Blew belt 4 and shortly after pulled cord on 5

All foam and felt gone (everything)

Running 20g weight on click 2. 8000 rpm max

Clutches were pretty cool after belt blew.


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[NoBrakes!]

could belt height and the inconsistent sheave angle be an issue? where is your belt running? thinking out loud...

 

[deaner]

So for the people having issues with belts.......are dealers covering these under warranty? I have just assumed they are. Are many people actually out of pocket for belts?

 

[NoBrakes!]

So for the people having issues with belts.......are dealers covering these under warranty? I have just assumed they are. Are many people actually out of pocket for belts?

I haven't heard of a single belt being warrantied...

 

[Summitric]

Should be switching to the gates belts(cheaper by far), and probably the same belt(brp doesn't make their own belts -- they're contracted out)

 

[Caper11]

Should be switching to the gates belts(cheaper by far), and probably the same belt(brp doesn't make their own belts -- they're contracted out)

Different belt, the Kevlar is imbedded in the rubber where as the doo belt had the Kevlar in the cord section. The gates belt is harder as well.
But just like the tracks, they are contracted out but yah can't buy a doo track from camoplast.


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[Summitric]

different belt, the kevlar is imbedded in the rubber where as the doo belt had the kevlar in the cord section. The gates belt is harder as well.
But just like the tracks, they are contracted out but yah can't buy a doo track from camoplast.


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and the gates belt has limited lifetime warranty.... They'll be wishing it wasn't

 

[deaner]

I haven't heard of a single belt being warrantied...

That is absolute garbage. Even if it wasnt a widespread problem......when any stock machine blows a belt at 100km, its a problem with the machine, regardless of how it is being ridden. Shame on you BRP

 

[lewey]

I've heard of belts being warrantied. I guess it's like a bulkhead, the real screaming will begin when guys realize some are paying out of their pockets and others aren't.

 

[LennyR]

I hear Kuster's fleet has gone thru LOTS of belts, but all have been warrantied.

 

[Caper11]

and the gates belt has limited lifetime warranty.... They'll be wishing it wasn't

The belt works good!


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[assaultn]

I've had 2 warrantied, dealer just needed sled to view run history. Some peeps were a little pissed that they needed to bring sled in to get warranty on belts. I realize its a bit of a pain in the azz but I dont really blame BRP for asking for this. If a guy is out for 3 days not watching his rpms, wot at 8200-8300 the whole time it kinda takes it out of the warranty category. That being said, if I was BRP I would be handing out belts no questions asked to save face. Most of the sledding community is pretty mechanical and you can bet g4 owners with problematic sleds are eye balling their rpms and deflection pretty close.

I haven't heard of a single belt being warrantied...

 

[Driftbuster]

I finally got warranty for my belt- over a month wait. Needed to hook up to BUDS to review run history, and needed pics of clutching/gearing to ensure it was stock. This is the reason I'm worried to add weight and change spring, if you do that then all belts will def be out of pocket. BRP should be getting on a fix quick, before they start losing customers.