blowing belts

[duck57]

I have an 05 vector i blow a belt about every 700 to a 1000 miles haven't done anything with the clutching it is running the correct rpm . will a clutch kit help?

 

[Groomerdriver]

I have an 05 vector i blow a belt about every 700 to a 1000 miles haven't done anything with the clutching it is running the correct rpm . will a clutch kit help?

must be something wrong in there..have it checked out..

 

[number1kyster]

i have the same exact problem wit hmy 05. I blew a belt on my last trip. i have 4100 miles on it and i have blown 4 belts. This is more than any sled ive ever seen!!! Let my know if you figure out what it is. I think its clutch alignment.

 

[MedoraRage]

My current belt has lasted nearly 3000 miles.

A couple things to avoid are:
1. Trying to take off with the parking brake engage! Doh!! (ruined the first belt that way)
2. Driving at over 8000 rpm for an extended amount of time. I shredded a belt after about nearly 20 continous minutes of trying to go 90+ on powdery trails. I've read that belt durability sucks above 8000 rpm, one of the reason a pre-clutch reduction gear was added to the RX-1.

 

[06rsvectorer]

400 trouble free belt miles on mine, clutchs are staying cool, belt shows no wear, and clutch has very little rubber marks on it

 

[DaJudge]

1850 miles on mine with no problems and I ran a lot of high speed trails with speeds at 80 up.

 

[NY_Nytro]

I would guess you have an alingment problem.