J
That's bad. Is BRP saying anything about a fix for this problem. My buddy and I both blew belts about the same miles, low still in break in. Wish skidoo would fix this issue
G4 BELT EATER! [2017 Ski Doo 850 Rev G4 clutching/belt fix?] Belt Issues
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That's bad. Is BRP saying anything about a fix for this problem. My buddy and I both blew belts about the same miles, low still in break in. Wish skidoo would fix this issue
J
Wonder why some are having issues and some aren't. How much weight have you added and what RPM are u running
My dealer said they would submit warranty claim but buy greatly helps if you catch the belt BEFORE it goes when just showing wear. Well how often is that going to happen? Who stops every 10 minutes and checks a belt? In Pr's they said they would still try but chances are less.
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You could add a little more weight
J
190 miles caught just in time
I don't believe there are as many people having issues compared to how many people are not having issues. Graham doesn't say much just keeps blowing belts without caring, or so doesn't seem he has done much about it. Maybe I missed something about his efforts to figure the problem but at lease dealer is replacing his belts.
Anyways, I thought clicker settings didn't affect top engine RPM to compensate for elevation change? Only the way the clutch behaves on engagement. This was my understanding, so why are people adjusting clickers for different elevation? Or am I behind on this matter?
Anyways, I thought clicker settings didn't affect top engine RPM to compensate for elevation change? Only the way the clutch behaves on engagement. This was my understanding, so why are people adjusting clickers for different elevation? Or am I behind on this matter?
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Doesn't changing the clickers on the G4 adjust the ramp profile on the pDrive?
"Clicker position is NOT for changing engine speed at full throttle
(NOTE - I will post force diagrams of different clicker positions to show what the positions do on the upshift and "Track speed" (shift ratio) AND engine speed change)
The clicker only changes the way the clutch pushes off the very bottom end.
You can make the clutch feel "revvy" or "less revvy" being more aggressive.
You must change engine speed with pivot bolt weight - THEE END
The clickers are NOT there to change engine speed like the older TRA.
If you put the clicker down to #1 it will be the most revvy....and still 7900-8000
If you put the clicker up to #5 it will be the least revvy, most aggressive...and still 7900-8000
If you are running say 8100 with 14.7 grams pivot then no matter what clicker you are on, you must add 1 full gram and go to 15.7 grams pivot to push the engine speed down to 7900"
This is straight from Dynamo Joe's website, I don't want to say he is wrong haha?
(NOTE - I will post force diagrams of different clicker positions to show what the positions do on the upshift and "Track speed" (shift ratio) AND engine speed change)
The clicker only changes the way the clutch pushes off the very bottom end.
You can make the clutch feel "revvy" or "less revvy" being more aggressive.
You must change engine speed with pivot bolt weight - THEE END
The clickers are NOT there to change engine speed like the older TRA.
If you put the clicker down to #1 it will be the most revvy....and still 7900-8000
If you put the clicker up to #5 it will be the least revvy, most aggressive...and still 7900-8000
If you are running say 8100 with 14.7 grams pivot then no matter what clicker you are on, you must add 1 full gram and go to 15.7 grams pivot to push the engine speed down to 7900"
This is straight from Dynamo Joe's website, I don't want to say he is wrong haha?
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J
Mine and my buddies both blew belts before break in. We are doing what we can to remedy issue. Hoping skidoo does something as we shouldn't have to. I think it's a combination of engine flex and some clutch calibration but just my opinion. The clickers adjustment does seam to affect top RPM for me but not a whole lot. If you aren't having issues it's easy to say there isn't a problem. I never smoked my belt or did high speed runs. Tried to break it in and at 165 miles it was in pieces.
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I'm not saying I don't believe some people are having issues. I know it is there but it isn't on every single model out there. So to be scared away from buying this machine makes no sense. It is a luck of the draw type of thing it seems, which sucks.
What I'm getting at is if people believe they are having problems because of too much rpm and then adjust their clickers to compensate are they potentially doing more damage as they don't realize clicker position doesn't affect RPM. Instead clicker position should be used as snow conditions vary. If you want to change engine speed change weight. Although, yes, RPM might slightly be affected by clicker change it isn't substantial.
J
Love the sled I'd buy it again. Just hope there is a solution soon that's all. Can't help but smile when riding it
K
Wow! That is brutal. Any idea why the piston skirt let go?
Please keep us posted on what your dealer says was the issue!
Very unfortunate, hope you're back on the snow ASAP
N
Pulled my first cord on a belt today. Right at 612 mi, and I had been flogging it in over the hood powder for an hour and 42 minutes pretty much non stop. Belt didn't grenade, just pulled about an inch of cord, so now it will be a spare. No complaints at all with the belt life, I was abusing it hard today. Sure is a fun sled in the deep stuff though.
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