CLUTCHING & CVTs, WHY ARE THEY SO GOOD? - SHOP TALK EP. 13 | Polaris Off Road

SHOP TALK
This week, Shop Talk Episode 13 talks through all things Ranger clutches and CVTs. Upgrades, how they work, why we choose to use them, and the design behind it all!

VIDEO SHORTCUTS
0:23 – What is a CVT?
2:53 – Technical Breakdown
5:37 – Why is a CVT Good?
7:18 – High vs Low Gear
7:57 – Low Gear Importance
9:53 – Clutching Upgrades
10:16 – Clutch Balancing
10:50 – Laser Alignment
11:34 – Improved Wear Parts
13:40 – Clutch Cooling
14:34 – Clutch Tools
15:56 – Belt Slip
16:50 – Clutch Spreader
17:45 – How to Change a Belt
19:03 – Belt Break In

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[Derbyshirequads]

Great explanation video: keep em coming 👍 Ranger Kinetic details would be really cool 🙏

[tylertorres]

For trail riding the CVT is a game changer. Polaris does a good job at this.

[ryanbraun]

Just want to say Thank You. Amazing videos! Great info! This makes me feel like Polaris cares about us taking care of our machines. I'm on my 2nd machine and guaranteed not the last! Thanks again. Ryan from So Cal

[NicBeining]

Nice job! Any resources to help determine when it may be time to change belts during routine maintenance before a catastrophic failure?

[UltraSS-njkd]

Do you have a video on what winches fit with the polaris high coverage bumper on a 22 RZR Pro XP ? Or any parts configurator site to put builds together on sponsored brands like pro armor, ridged etc. Thanks

[mixflip]

I wonder why they dont use metal belts like cars have?

[roykrell]

Very informative video, well presented . Easy to understand how they work .

[dailymoodavation]

Dude explains things well. Reminds me of Stacy David from "Trucks"

[chrisbrierly]

I would love to see more detailed explanation of the primary clutch and the weights. Specifically tuning and how changing the weight of the cams affects the operation. Ie engine speed, and final vehicle speed.

[DUSIan-inru]

I've got a 2022 RZR XP 1000 4 seater. I have very added a windshield and spare tire and ice chest and toolbox and I also have a bump seat for my kid in the back seat. Probably 300 lb plus added on. Should I adjust my shocks at all because of weight added?

[keltongraham]

What would cause a high pitch whistle when running in low? Ranger is factory snorkeled and it’s ear piercing from the belt exhaust

[brianjohnkeating]

Is this the same two clutches on a 2023 General? Secondary clutch has rollers and not the old square pucks?

[dirtymoney]

It would be nice to have a shaft. I hate wet belts

[eddiemonroy]

Any Informatives on the 2022 General XP?
Mine went into Limp Mode when the belt got wet and slipped. Luckily it was an easy fix.

[Thebackson]

Can you show how the ranger kinetic drivetrain works in comparison?

[Riokay]

Is it bad for your clutch and belt to let it idle often?

[sxxkkllmmmclean]

How long does a belt last? Steve from West Virginia

[johnc]

Why is the clutch on a 2024 pro so clanking when engaging? I've read its normal. But very irritating.

[timolando]

I noticed you talked about hard shifts, but no fix described. I have a 21 ns that I feel like I am going to break the shifter

[drmx]

Any solution for the exploding primary yet?