Hot Clutches

[20/80]

Hello everyone, after owning the 2010 RTX Phazer and now a 2014 XTX Phazer both machines suffer from hot clutches which just rob you of power, I have noticed there is quite a difference in performance when the clutches are running cooler, has anyone come up with a fix for this, some sort of a vent that has the neat factory look to let the cold air in and keep the snow out. thanks

 

[sleepin@theline]

Frogskins makes a product but I think you might want to address why the clutches are getting hot in the first place.
http://www.frogzskin.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_39&products_id=152

 

[MikeWalters]

after running your sled for awhile pull the cover off and let us know (or maybe you remember) which clutch is hotter, or if they are about the same. They should be uncomfortably warm, but not burn your hand if that makes sense.

I had very hot clutches and turned out to be troubles with my secondary. YVX clutch runs much cooler now. Even with old clutch it would run cooler after a good cleaning and helix polishing.

And x2 on the Frogskins, I just added a couple circles to the side of the panel and even that helped.

 

[20/80]

after running your sled for awhile pull the cover off and let us know (or maybe you remember) which clutch is hotter, or if they are about the same. They should be uncomfortably warm, but not burn your hand if that makes sense.

I had very hot clutches and turned out to be troubles with my secondary. YVX clutch runs much cooler now. Even with old clutch it would run cooler after a good cleaning and helix polishing.

And x2 on the Frogskins, I just added a couple circles to the side of the panel and even that helped.

That is what I was thinking, adding some vents to move the heat out, my clutches are not burning hot but warm enough to cause some performance loss, running slow in twisty wooded trails, I really notice a difference when we stop trail side for a bit and they cool, if you look at the top of the clutch side panel the factory has what looks like a spot where a vent should go, I was just wondering if some company would have made a vent to fit there, that would surely help and look good to, thanks

 

[Ruggybuggy]

Personally I don't think you need vents. The Phazer clutches run very cool compared to other sleds and that's the reason our belts last so long. The heat is caused by a slipping belt. Address the clutch problem to fix the heat issue.

 

[20/80]

Personally I don't think you need vents. The Phazer clutches run very cool compared to other sleds and that's the reason our belts last so long. The heat is caused by a slipping belt. Address the clutch problem to fix the heat issue.

Do you think a clutch kit will help with heat issues caused by a slipping belt?

 

[Ruggybuggy]

Do you think a clutch kit will help with heat issues caused by a slipping belt?

If the clutches are working correctly there shouldn't be any heat build up. Cleaning the faces of the clutch up and deglaze. Make sure the secondary helix is polished and the pucks are good. Also an improper or weak secondary spring can cause clutch slippage. A clutch kit helps in other ways.