hi there just picked up an 05 scambler, i noticed the clutchs easially get wet, and begin slipping. is there any cure or trick to kepping them dry? figure that someone has to have some kind of backyard fix for this!!

thanx

captain eXtreme

 

i know a trick

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Sounds like you have a clutch cover seal bad or a hole in your cover. It could also be from a warped clutch cover that has gotten to hot and is not sealing.

 

take the belt cover off and put a little line of silicon on the seal and put it back on , worked great on my SP

 

ha thats what i'd say

 

I have the 05 and have run it many times in water up to the seat. The only time I had a problem was not even due to the clutch slipping, it died while submerged, but after draining the water out and regreasing everything it goes great. I bet your clutch cover was not put on right. I'd buy a new seal and put it on carefully.

 

i have also heard of people taking an OUTERWEARS air filter cover, and cutting it to fit around the clutch housing snorkel opening. since these snorkel openings are particularly low on the scramblers, it wouldnt prevent water totally, but it would help to keep the water from rushing in during a deep water crossing. thus, keeping the clutches dryer for just a bit longer.

if it helps to keep water outta the motor, it oughta do the same fer the clutches.

i havent actually tried this, but the theory seems sound. most outerwears are only $10 anyways. so it seems like its worth a shot.

just some ideas......

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