maxwell
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Took a rest day today and tore into my GEN5 as it just broke 1000km. No major issues found but a couple things to watch for. I would Definitely pull your hood off every once in a while and keep an eye on these items.
1. EGT Sensor Mount broke off and was rubbing on the sharp mounting bracket. Caught it in time so no damage. This mount is really cheap and i would just put a zip strap on it before it breaks. EGT sensor was tight
2. Pipe Pressure sensors, Same deal, cheap mount broke and started to rub. Zip strap simple fix
3. Chain case vent Melted, i haven't seen any other ones do this so perhaps i had my shield installed incorrectly. Either way there is signs of excessive heat on this side of the engine
4. Missing/broken exhaust spring, I thought they had this solved but one of mine certainly broke off. There is 4 of them so it would never be an issue other than it banging around in your engine bay. I would suggest some silicone on these springs.
5.coolant line rubbing on exhaust shield. Mine has worn through the protective cover and minor wear on the outside of the hose. I imagine this will be a recall because i believe they are all doing this. You would need 3000km on your sled before it wore through. Temp fix, put some wire loom on this area.
6. Chain case. I didn't need to take this apart but i figured with all of the worried folks out there i would pull mine apart and inspect. I figured i would find some damage or rubbing but nothing, it all looks brand new. The oil wasn't full of metal and there wasn't any more filings on the magnets than usual during breaking period. All i have done is kept the tension correct every ride. Splines on the driveshaft and gear look factory new. I did not pull the coupler.
I must say. i am REALLY impressed with the new CVT cover. Being completely sealed my engine and engine bay looks straight off the showroom floor. All of that belt dust is just exiting through the CVT vent now instead of coating the engine bay. Good job on that one BRP.
Overall, not to bad. A couple of very minor fixes and we are back in business. I'm honestly wondering if any of those mounts would have broke if i didn't go 100km/h down the worst Renshaw trail in history..hard on rigging...
1. EGT Sensor Mount broke off and was rubbing on the sharp mounting bracket. Caught it in time so no damage. This mount is really cheap and i would just put a zip strap on it before it breaks. EGT sensor was tight
2. Pipe Pressure sensors, Same deal, cheap mount broke and started to rub. Zip strap simple fix
3. Chain case vent Melted, i haven't seen any other ones do this so perhaps i had my shield installed incorrectly. Either way there is signs of excessive heat on this side of the engine
4. Missing/broken exhaust spring, I thought they had this solved but one of mine certainly broke off. There is 4 of them so it would never be an issue other than it banging around in your engine bay. I would suggest some silicone on these springs.
5.coolant line rubbing on exhaust shield. Mine has worn through the protective cover and minor wear on the outside of the hose. I imagine this will be a recall because i believe they are all doing this. You would need 3000km on your sled before it wore through. Temp fix, put some wire loom on this area.
6. Chain case. I didn't need to take this apart but i figured with all of the worried folks out there i would pull mine apart and inspect. I figured i would find some damage or rubbing but nothing, it all looks brand new. The oil wasn't full of metal and there wasn't any more filings on the magnets than usual during breaking period. All i have done is kept the tension correct every ride. Splines on the driveshaft and gear look factory new. I did not pull the coupler.
I must say. i am REALLY impressed with the new CVT cover. Being completely sealed my engine and engine bay looks straight off the showroom floor. All of that belt dust is just exiting through the CVT vent now instead of coating the engine bay. Good job on that one BRP.
Overall, not to bad. A couple of very minor fixes and we are back in business. I'm honestly wondering if any of those mounts would have broke if i didn't go 100km/h down the worst Renshaw trail in history..hard on rigging...
