Holy crap yeah you’re gonna need a new one and buy those round rollers to boot.
Also, you don’t technically ever smell the belt getting hot, instead you’re smelling the belt slipping through the clutch and burning up from the friction. Going slow with a high load on those large heavy wheels, and with a worn out clutch on top of it all, is just begging to slip the belt.

How do the faces of your clutch sheaves look? Are they grooved?

 

https://www.hunterworks.com/

Lots of info here on clutch issues and fixes. There is LOTS of clutch info on rzrforums.

 

Thanks for the quick reply!! I checked the clutch and they’re not grooved. They’re actually in really good shape. I’ve checked on eBay with parts number and I can get a used clutch for 40$ all I really need is that one half of it. What do you all suggest? Certainly going to order the round rollers.

 

It is a balanced assembly, you can't put half, we have some new one with our round rollers already in there

https://www.hunterworks.com/inc/sdetail/56301/102664

Todd

 

used secondary for $40?
How do you know the half you need is not worn out or grooved?
I wouldn't try and save money on used clutch parts

 

Do you really need such big tires that are 4 inches over OEM because it really messes with the drive train and strains the steering geometry. I have the factory tires and have never been in need of bigger ones and I ride all kinds of terrain.

 

With tires that big and stock gearing, you’re probably going to continue to have problems. Clutch kits don’t help with big tires at low speeds, really only at high speeds to put the engine back in the power band. In my opinion you should replace the secondary with a new one w/Hunterworks rollers and HD belt, and install the Ace gear reduction in the trans OR maybe just put a Duraclutch setup on it if you want to keep those tires.

 

BIG tires = Portals.

 

33s are too big for a XP without some sort of gear reduction. Get the clutch fixed and drop to a smaller tire.




Depends on the machine and there are other options besides portals. On the 16/17 XPTs 32/33" tires where not a problem with stock clutching. Gear reduction can also be done in the transmission.

 

Ya might think about some type of air filtration on the clutch housing.

 

Alright a little update everyone. I picked up a clutch for 330$, as for the tires, I will swap them out with something different. I’d like to keep the rims on it. They’re 18’s. I’ve searched for tires for 18 inch rims but all that really comes up are mud tires. Anyone know of a tire that’s less aggressive that are 30’s for a 18 inch rim? Thanks.

 

Hate to break it to you but 18" rims for a 30" tire aren't worth a crap. There is not enough sidewall on the tire. 14/15" rims with off-road tires

 

True!! Didn’t think of that! I’ll try to off this whole set up and go with a 14 and a 30 inch tire. I plan to keep the snorkels but the radiator is going back to stock location. Previous owner did cap the lines off that run from the motor to the frame so that’s a plus.

 

New clutch came in, I swapped the helix and spring out. I had a 40$ belt I bought off eBay for a spare just to get home and I threw it on. I got out my driveway and got on 1/4 throttle and the belt split. Going to Polaris Friday for a new belt. Going for a ride this weekend and need it running. Hopefully the problem is resolved with the new clutch. I understand the tires will still be hard on it which I am trying to sell them. I will post back!

 

2 things
1. Get a quality belt from Todd @ Hunterworks they are MUCHO better than Polaris Belts ...... and more cost effective!

2. Get a better ( steeper) helix for those tires/or any over 30" the stock helix is not suited very well for crawling and more importantly the initial engagement.

I run nothing but venom helix's

 

An update, new clutch, new belt, gates belt. And this is what happened after 31 miles, I went 15-20 in low to break it in. Sooo is this thing just slipping so bad and heating up its eating belts because of these stupid tires or do I have another issue?

 

My understanding is that the Gates belts suck. Which sucks, because I bought one as a spare when I first bought my machine. I believe it's too short so it ends up making contact with the clutch on the inner ribs. If I were you I'd buy the Hunterworks HD belt. If you're going to keep those tires you need gear reduction. No clutch kit is going to fix that.

 

Length of belt was 42 3/4 and 1 and a 1/4 wide. I think these tires need to go!! They’re fun but if I can’t keep a belt on this machine what good are they! I like to road ride and off road. From the looks of the belt is it slipping? I’m used to sleds. Had troubles for a little with my sled due to bad motor mounts but never had trouble with it eating them like this even with a 2 inch paddle track!

 

So I found a set of tires. They’re like new 30x10x14 rock a billy tires. Can get all 4 for 250$ are they going to be too much still? I plan to get a Hunterworks belt soon as well.

 

I think its a step in the right direction!

 

If it were me however, id find a set of take off stock wheels and tires. Ive seen them go for 200$ brand new take offs around my area. That way you can atleast get your clutch situation straightend out.

 

I’ve got a buddy I can borrow his stock ones for a weekend. But I need to get rims for these tires, what width is everyone running and what offset?

 

4+3 or 5+2’s what’s everyone’s take? I’ve been doing some reading and am leaning torwards 4+3’s but not sure...

 

https://shocktherapyst.com/wheel-offset-and-suspension-performance/

 

I stopped to my local dealer and made an appointment with them for next Wednesday to get the clutches aligned. I have a hunter works belt with the white washer. Just need rims for tires and hope all checks out good with alignment. Got a 4 day ride on July 4th.

 

Unless they have a SDI alignment tool, just skip this. Polaris does not make a true alignment tool.

Why are you getting it aligned anyway, do you know it is out of alignment?

Todd

 

So I should skip out on bringing it to them? I just want to make sure my clutches are good to go. Really don’t want to blow anymore belts.

 

So far you’ve blown a $40 eBay belt and a Gates belt. I would give an oem belt a try before assuming there’s an issue. I would also check the condition of the motor and transmission mounts and make sure all bolts are tight.

 

I got the sdi alignment tool and motor lock plate. Well worth the investment and def not hard to do. On mine I had to drill and tap the m10x1.5’s but aparently some do some dont so keep that in mind.

 

I have tried a c12 belt, another gates and yes, a cheap 40$ belt I bought off eBay just to get me home. When I swapped my secondary belt I put that cheap belt on, got out in the road and started down a hill and gave it a little bit of throttle and it ripped in half and went flying. Belt was very low quality. The last gates belt, 27c4159 lasted 41 miles. Blew when I was full throttle in front of my house. I now have a hunter works thicker belt along with the white washer, I am going to put the rig in the shop, and take tires off, hope the belt I posted last in pics stays together to see if I had an over travel issue. I am ordering rims soon as well for the 30’s and I will go from there. Not going to bring it to Polaris, rather take that money and put it torwards the alignment tool and primary clutch puller. I will check all the mounts and such as well today.

 

I’ve replaced the radiator back to the factory location. Couldn’t get bleeder screw out of the head. Parked it nose up on a round bail for the day and got the air out. Ordered an in-line fan for the clutches as well. Talked to previous owner and he said he didn’t have trouble with blowing belts with 32’s. They weren’t as aggressive as these tires so I’m holding out for rims and these 30’s and finally able to enjoy this thing and not stress about belts. I think I had an over travel problem. Hopefully Todd’s white washer fixed it!

 

Well Todd’s white washer did the trick!! 250 miles on his belt and still going. Broke the belt in on the 33’s. My rims came in for the 30’s and I’ve got around 150 or so miles on them and all has been good!

Thank you all that helped!!