I hear rumors that my 2002 Prairie will trip the belt light or something at 100 hours? is this true or a rumor? Some say the 2002 model is not effected.. Does anyone know the Truth? I have 95 hrs on mine now and I don't want to get stranded..!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
Thanks for any info!

 

I have an '02 with many more hours on it than 100...LOL... the check belt feature is on '03 models & newer... you have nothing to worry about at 100 hours...

However... at 100 hours would be a good time to lube the bushing on the secondary clutch... this may save you some expense down the road, as the '02 secondary has an inferior design, & is suspect for early replacement ( I had to replace my entire secondary clutch at 1,200 miles ), & lubing this bushing may help the secondary clutch last longer...

 

It doesn't leave you stranded if you know the reset procedure. I can do mine in about 1 minute without any tools.

 

Well thats great to know thanks... When I figure out the procedure I'll throw away the tools then time myself for good measure!! (kidding) [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Thanks again..

 

Newbeatle are you talking about the lubing the driven pulley? If not then exactly what?.I just replaced my belt and shimmed it right and all is well but I only have 700 miles on it.I did relube the buttons and the shaft on the driven pulley.
Thanks
02 650 camo

 

Kodiak...yes the bushing on the driven pulley ( secondary ) may last longer, if some preventitive maintenance is done... at the time, for mine, no one was suggesting this, & I had to replace the entire driven pulley assembly, & since I hadn't heard about the problem, before hand, I went through 2 belts in 3 months... a costly lesson... If this info helps anyone else out, it will make my initial investment less painfull...

there should be no wobble between the fixed & moveable sheeves on the driven clutch, it should feel tight...