We went riding in some really deep water/mud and i had NO problem. I got stuck (high centered I think). Then we went through another spot not as deep, 20 minutes later, got stuck again. On our way back in the shallower spot, i hit it fast with speed and kept on the gas and got through. This was the first time in many rides I've had belt slippage. I didn't notice it right away, maybe 1-2 minutes later. i pulled the plug and lots of water drained out. Shook it, and tilted it. it was fine after.

I just put stock size Bearclaws on, and this was the first ride with them. The off-set is different (new rims), so both front and back stick out more than fenders cover. Is this just a coincidence, or did this cause water to get into belt? Is something else loose? Where should i check? How 'bout you Alaska Boy, any similar problems?

Anything else you need to check after getting water in the belt? Yamaha tells you to take it to the dealer afterwards.

 

Confused,

Check your email.

Anybody else with similar problem of slippage should check to see if the breather hose is still attached and tightened all the way on the belt housing. AlaskaBoy.

 

thanks a ton. I saw a guy from Saskatchewan posted that he had the problem happen a few times, so he made a fix ( can't remember what). I'll go check mine and see.

do you have flares on your fenders?

hey, looks like if Scroder buys the Grizz you'll have another riding buddy. I like the 450 for size, weight, etc. i don't think I need the extra Grizz HP. from a lot of stuff I hear, the 450 may be the best of all worlds.

 

Right on, check the trans breather tube on the front of your trans. Tighten it good and check it periodically. How deep was the water? If it was much over your headlights, you prolly took it in through the trans intake.

 

not that deep, maybe 3/4-full tire deep. still haven't had a chance to check on it, but will and let you know how I made out.

 

You're in luck (I guess). If it was only that deep, it's more than likely your trans intake tube is loose.

 

I finally got a chance to check it tonight. You guys are geniuses!! that's why I check here instead of getting Yamaha to charge me $100 to give me the wrong answer. The tube was totally disconnected from the flange.

There are 2 clamps there, one to hold the piece of rubber to the transmission flange, and the other clamp holds the rubber to the plastic tube. One of my clamps had loosened off and turned. It was broken and shredded; I think it got caught up in the u-joint just below it. Anyways, I didn't have another narrow-band clamp like that, so I used a hose clamp- like the rad hose type clamp in older cars. I hope it holds up okay. I can see this is something that probably needs to be checked every so often. The plastic tube seems like a cheap design that will be a problem in time, as it hardens and cracks.

Did anyone else bother pulling off their belt cover to see if there was any dust, dirt, debris or other crud in there from that hose coming off? Did you find anything, or would that be a waste of time?

thanks guys.

 

confused,

I had the dealer remove the cover and replace the belt since it was only a couple hours old and less then 30 miles on it. They said it looked good and did not think it needed a new belt but I insisted that it would make me sleep better and it was their fault.

It was suggested to me that if it should happen again to flush it out with clean water, it was a plausible idea and if it does and I am not near a water hose I can always drive in the rivers if they are clear before I put the hose back on. Anybody have any feedback on this idea.

I am wondering if anybody knows the price for a new belt? I think it might be a good idea to carry an extra in case there is a problem with the original. AlaskaBoy.

 

I think the belts are a couple hundred bucks. funny you should mention extra belt, because in snowmobiling, it's like every guy carries at least one extra belt, but you never hear about it for atv'ers. I'm wondering if the snowmobile belts are more prone to break, cuz I never hear about it for atvs. The parts guy in Prince George (which sells tons of atvs in that area), told me he'd only sold one belt which was for a Grizzly cuz it got really wet and made a mess of the grease inside (or something like that). He said they're pretty bullet proof.

Anybody else do anything after their hose fell off, like take belt cover off, or flush it out? I took my drain plug off after I got it back together and rode up and down my street letting it blow out the drain hole. Only thing coming out seemed to be air.

 

anyone??