I've had a Polaris side by side since 2008 (of course various models) and the information Polaris has provided on belt management in this video is the most helpful thing Polaris has done for their customers! Most of these things I picked up on the rzr forum in the early years of ownership and hold true today. And to those thinking that it is impossible to have a belt look like that after a few thousand miles, it is not. Belt management is how that is achieved. Oh....and I have never install one of those belt temp gauges either! The other thing not mentioned here is blowing out the clutches regularly after a ride. I blow mine out with compressed air after every ride and pull the clutches for inspection1/year.

Still on my stock belt 3 yrs now!👌🏽

The low throttle thing is the reason we got a Pioneer 700 for the farm, specifically because of the torque converter automatic. My dad spends his whole day spraying or whatever, just at walking speed or below, stopping and starting, in the hills. Also, following the tractor through the woods, clearing trails.

On your chart I had the second image and I didn’t know what it was, I got line used and was doing that since I got it, was soooo bad that I thought was the main shaft bearing broke, it would jerk hard taking off over time gave me a code for miss fire but only would do it if I hold the gas pedal for long (1 full min) at more then 3800 rpm I changed fuel pump, fuel injectors, and spark plugs and kept doing the same, so I was just using it going pressing gas and let go pressing gas and let go so it wouldn’t pick up the code again until my belt actually broke off last trip installed new belt, no more jerking at take off no more weird noises no more codes I can go full throttle as much as I want, something sooooo simple I didn’t know could give u so many problems

Hey Polaris, maybe make a video on towing a trailer with a load using an ATV and SXS. I use my Sportsman 500 mostly for firewood cutting and I use a 4x6ft trailer to haul it out of the forest. When the trailer is empty I use 2hi to get me to the cutting site fast, and when hauling out a load I'll be in 2low and never go faster than 15mph. My trailer when its loaded will be right around a 1000lbs when the wood is green. I have never worn out a belt using my machine and also use it for plowing snow in winter, again in 4low and never faster than 15mph.

Best thing I did on my XP1000, was a razorback IR belt temperature gauge. I run dunes with paddles and if I see a spike above normal, I can back off and cool things down. One thing you didn't mention is the importance of clutch alignment! Hard hits can move the transmission in regards to the engine, and then belts will keep blowing.

Not sure if it was mentioned, make sure the primary and secondary clutches are aligned. On the Pro XP the secondary clutch has shims to adjust alignment, makes it very easy.

Thank you for the very informative video I will operate my 23 570 differently now safe n happy trails bud

This was great. Just got a buggy, and I'm proactively getting as much knowledge as I can to be prepared for my first failure

Great info, especially breaking in your spare belt before you need it.

3 years and 2,700 miles on my stock yamaha belt still have 7 years left of belt warranty on my rmax 😂.

Great tips. Im still on my original belt in my 04 700 Sportsman 😂. Dont use it much tho. Got over 1000 miles on my 21 Ranger 570 fullsize used for hauling and snow plowing on 29.5”s. Looking after your belt is crucial. Thanks for the tips 😊

Excellent video!

5200 miles on my 2021 original stock belt. Belt looks good but gonna change it anyway and keep the old belt for a spare.

Excellent video but as a newbie Im trying to learn alot of this information in a short period of time. So in the CVT belt driven transmission does the belt spin on the primary and secondary clutches ONLY when you step on the accelerator pedal? Thats the major point I was able to learn which would explain why you should let your machine idle for a few minutes to dissipate the heat on the belt and clutches. Hopefully my assumption is correct.

Very good info on belt etiquette.

Thanks!

Now I have to go out and see if the secondary on my 2022 General xp4 has that threaded spot for the tool to spread the clutch when removing/installing the belt. Didn’t know that existed…LOL.

When I advise new drivers, I say go no go. Don't hesitate or hold power without moving.

Good to know, that’s why I bought a Yamaha. But I do have a belt drive machine also.

The Speed car next? Probably better compare the xp or turbo r at most. Thought this video was great.

Great info for us new sxs owners thank you

👍🏻good info

When you are in the dunes running in all wheel drive, are you in low or high range?

Hi What would be considered as high speed for extended times on the 2024 XP RZR? What speed and how much time?

I have a 2015 RZR 1000 two seater I have no shims in my secondary clutch and right now my secondary clutch has to come out a little bit because my main clutch the belt is riding on the inner wall of the clutch so I need to bring out my secondary a little bit Will those shims work

What year is that pro xp? The secondary looks different

Should you be in low up to 40 MPH on a pro xp in sand dunes or better in high above 25?

My launch control wasn't working properly and hourglassed a new belt. is there any way to repair it? It slightly chatters on acceleration but not bad. If I take off quickly I don't feel it at all.

Whats a good price to pay for a offbrand polaris general belt?

Taking notes, getting my 24 Ranger Crew 1000 base this week 😃

pressure washing video

I got 5500km out of my stock belt on my old rzr xp 900

BUt but the customers and backyard mechanics know way more than Polaris engineering. (SARCASM)

No way this belt has 3000 miles lol...

It is pronounced like the knife used in prison. Shive. Just ask a crane operator, like me.

How Come The Guys That RACE HAVE THEM CRYO-TECH ??????? No Breakin NEEDED ?????

Another way to make your belt last longer is stop driving it like you stole it, don't be a a*s hole!