When you post on a public forum, things get done. I had a set of Klim boots (before Klim went to ****), they rejected a claim, I posted here and they "re-evaluated" the claim. Got my boots warrantied..
I really don't understand why someone with a 0 mile sled would bitch about clutch life. As posted, if you want the newest and greatest, pay for it. Must be LDS.
My 17 sleds sucked, they were slow and ate belts. My 2018 sleds were 200% better. I know people who had good 2017 sleds, mine were not. I am sure the 2019 sleds will be even better.
IF YOU WANT THE NEWEST STUFF THEN BUY IT, DON'T BUT OLD AND TRY TO GET IT FOR FREE!
Everyone has a different experience and history than other people.
For me coming from the US Navy , nuclear , computer , manned aerospace , and hazmat area I've learned a bit about the relationship of safety and reliability.
One important area common to any manned vehicle / vessel / capsule / facility assigned to perform there was ALWAYS CASE HISTORY.
So when something failed in testing , actual operation , emergency or foreign object damage (FOD) it was documented. Then reviewed and "cases" created to diagnose , identify, clarify and rectify the failure.
I worked at one land facility when an alarm went off the building sealed shut. Don't leave until the situation is corrected.
I compare this belt failure to an airline grounding a specific plane because a fundamental component fails. For example exploding Lithium batteries and I thank those for grounding the fleet and fixing the issue. Would it be reasonable for planes to fly during repairs ??? NO WAY.
IMHO belt failure is not common for snowmobile.
Specifically the Gen 4 has belt failure history started with the first year and still to this date. Not sure what 2019 will bestow upon the riders in terms of reliability BUT it seems BRP has viable remedies for belt failure.
(At least they did not end the gen4 like another company did with the 866cc engine a decade ago after 2 years of production stopped making 800 plus cc engines.)
Im proud the way BRP is handling the issue and grateful to the time and effort to review the cases and find viable solutions.
I for one am glad I can concentrate more on riding with my children. Ride instead of wrenching or towing or spending the night in a snow hut :face-icon-small-win
Thank you BRP !
BTW what's LDS?
