Had the same thing happen on my '19 SkiDoo last season, was using original belt and sled had about 12,000 miles on it. Luckily friend saw that the belt was too loose. Tightened belt and problem solved. So try adjusting the clutch for a tighter belt or install a new belt and see if that works. Hopefully will save a trip to the dealer. I had never run into anything like this in past years. Good luck.
Loss of power while cruising like a broken belt
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- 2018 Yamaha SR Viper LTX DX
Just wanted to post an update for everyone. Again, greatly appreciate all the responses! I tried checking the tolerances on the clutch, the chain tensioner, and the track tension (dealership that did the work suggested that). Took the Viper to the UP last week and first ride out, it did it again - slid to a stop, turned the sled off, started it back up, & took right off. The next day, same thing occurred with the same resolution. Tried to stop at the local Yamaha dealership for a quick look, but it was going to be a minimum of 1 hour BEFORE he could look. Instead of waiting, rode on (didn't want to hold up the guys I was with). Thankfully, after 728 miles, only happened twice and all is good . . . . so far. Going to see what turns up going thru the sled this summer as my season, sadly, is done. Thanks!
