There is a lot of talk on the forums here about inconsistent clutching of the 2017 G4-850 Summits.
Some have major issues... others not.
I've seen some people showing ways they have made the situation better for their situation... and some that have done the same things without good results.... again no consistent results.
I'm not a believer that there is anything super special with this sled in terms of clutching... even with the increased power output or low end torque of the new 850 motor... as there have been plenty of other big motors without this problem.
High belt temps are belt killers... plain and simple.... and this new clutch seems to be making a lot of heat when used as designed.
So, here is my question... are there aftermarket setups, that have ACTUALLY shown before and after results, on the same day, same riding of a stock setup compared to their setup?
Something that is recording belt temps throughout the operation and checking wear patterns as well as belt positions on the clutch.
And for the bad "belt eaters" of owners on here... has anyone checked the actual alignment of the clutches... and the condition of the motor mounting system and deflection or change under load of the alignment??
Getting rid of the heat is a great idea... but NOT making it in the first place is the only way, IMO, to solve this problem.
The numbers are significant with this clutching issue... as evidenced by some measures proposed in the 2018 model release from the BRP factory release prototypes.
Arguing that this is really not a problem....that doesn't 'hold water' for me.
I'm not interested in prototype symptom management with from Doo for the 18...
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Some have major issues... others not.
I've seen some people showing ways they have made the situation better for their situation... and some that have done the same things without good results.... again no consistent results.
I'm not a believer that there is anything super special with this sled in terms of clutching... even with the increased power output or low end torque of the new 850 motor... as there have been plenty of other big motors without this problem.
High belt temps are belt killers... plain and simple.... and this new clutch seems to be making a lot of heat when used as designed.
So, here is my question... are there aftermarket setups, that have ACTUALLY shown before and after results, on the same day, same riding of a stock setup compared to their setup?
Something that is recording belt temps throughout the operation and checking wear patterns as well as belt positions on the clutch.
And for the bad "belt eaters" of owners on here... has anyone checked the actual alignment of the clutches... and the condition of the motor mounting system and deflection or change under load of the alignment??
Getting rid of the heat is a great idea... but NOT making it in the first place is the only way, IMO, to solve this problem.
The numbers are significant with this clutching issue... as evidenced by some measures proposed in the 2018 model release from the BRP factory release prototypes.
Arguing that this is really not a problem....that doesn't 'hold water' for me.
I'm not interested in prototype symptom management with from Doo for the 18...
.