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Old 11-07-2010, 12:34 AM
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Went trail riding with the helix yesterday. Was doing alot better with the new updates (10g rollers, 1500 spring, CDI no rev, coil, and 125# jet) But after riding it for about 30 minutes the belt went into shreds. Didn't even look like a belt. Not sure what happen or why. Belt had proble 70 hours on it. Was this do to being old or the upgrades. Should I have upgraded belt to? Any suggestions?
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Old 11-07-2010, 08:42 AM
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i always change belt while doing mods-and at least once a year
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Old 11-07-2010, 10:02 AM
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If you go with the 10g it is certainly going to put a bit more stress on the belt. How old is the machine?
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Old 11-07-2010, 10:55 AM
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its a 2008. So proble go with a better performance belt then?
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Old 11-07-2010, 09:01 PM
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i just run std belts-but change them as needed-i will not run a kevlar belt at all
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2008 tomberline punisher
1500 spring 12g sliders
30mm cv pumper carb
uni filter no rev cdi
polaris xlt snowmobile shocks for front
w/550 magnum springs & blaster fronts on rear
and another buggy built working on mods gk-13
white spring 17 gram sliders so far
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Old 11-08-2010, 01:03 AM
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Also if your cvt cover still has the rubber boot on it take it of and use the clam and clamp a scotch brite pad in place of the rubber boot. This will allow for better airflow as well as you will be able to see when it need cleaned.
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Old 11-08-2010, 08:58 AM
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those kevlar belts are alittle out of my price range for a belt anyway. Sounds like a good idea EJ Mac I will do that.. Thanks Guys!
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Old 11-08-2010, 05:51 PM
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You will be just fine with the standard Gates Powerlink 743-20-30 Belt.
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Old 11-08-2010, 06:56 PM
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this is how to modify your cvt intake- i use a folded washcloth & wash yearly or you can use a scotch brite pad
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2008 tomberline punisher
1500 spring 12g sliders
30mm cv pumper carb
uni filter no rev cdi
polaris xlt snowmobile shocks for front
w/550 magnum springs & blaster fronts on rear
and another buggy built working on mods gk-13
white spring 17 gram sliders so far
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Old 11-09-2010, 09:48 AM
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Looks easy enough. I like these cheap mods you can do. lol
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Old 11-14-2010, 01:01 PM
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could a performance belt make a big difference? i think my belt is almost ready to give out and i need to get a new one. would it be worth $50?
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Old 11-14-2010, 05:46 PM
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I don't see a belt adding any thing extra.
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