Tech Articles

Notchy Backshift and Belt Chatter on Your Polar...

Worn inside helix rollers make a Polaris secondary clutch shift roughly and chatter the belt. They are cheap, easy to overlook, and easy to replace during a secondary service.

Chirping Belt and Lost Top Speed on Your CF Mot...

A chirping, slipping CVT belt and soft top-end on your CF Moto ZForce are classic signs of a worn or heat-glazed belt. Here is what to look for and the...

CVT Belt Cooking on Your Polaris RZR 900? The O...

Heat is the number one belt killer, and your Polaris RZR 900's factory clutch fan moves the least air exactly when the clutches run hottest. A forced-air inline blower fixes...

Stranded by a Snapped Belt? Carry a Spare Where...

A snapped CVT belt shouldn't end your ride. A roll-cage-mounted belt case keeps two spare belts and your tools clean, dry, and within reach on the trail.

Belt Slip and a Burnt Smell on Your Can-Am Mave...

Belt slip, a burnt smell, or RPM flare on your Can-Am Maverick Trail or Sport usually means a cooked belt. A stronger USA-made belt fixes it at the source.

Blowing CVT Belts Every Few Hundred Miles? A Be...

Blowing belts every few hundred miles usually means heat, not a bad belt. A real-time belt temperature gauge shows you the danger before your CVT belt lets go.