hi there iv got a 2002 trailboss 325, does anyone know how to prevent the water from getting in to the belt and stalling my bike, every time i ride through water or make a big splash the bike boggs down and stalls is there any modification that can stop this from happening? is there any other riders that have made some mods to correct this problem, any help appreciated thanx

 

The only way that I know is to completely seal the clutch case up, and make the hole in a higher place, ive seen people us shop vac tube to do this. They usually run it up by the tank, so it can go in water up to the seat. The only problem with that is the motor and gearcase will probably start leaking. Brad

 

Sounds like you have a bad cover or gasket!! Take the belt cover off and check to make sure it is not broken and check the gasket real good. If you don't find any problems replace it and fill the whole cover with water from the opening on the top and see where water is leaking out of then you can fix it

Chris

 

Are you sure this is a belt issue? Water in the belt housing should not stall the motor unless it's getting in the crank seal. This sounds like a carb vent or air intake problem.

 

guess I didn't read that close enough

Chris

 

you know now that i think of it the dealer had installed some aftermarket clutch springs,maybe they didnt seal the cover when placing it back on the bike, it never did this before.

 

Sometimes when the cover is removed the gasket can pull away from it's groove and if the mechanic didn't notice it, will not seat properly when reassembled. When you check the gasket, check it closely as it doesn't take much to cause it to leak.
Most Polaris's handle deep water quite well if driven at reasonable speeds. If on the other hand you hit the water fast then water will enter the clutch cover vent filling the housing. My 01 Sportsman can handle water levels upto the racks as long as I take it easy (not creating a bow wave) but keeping the revs up. Finding the balance takes a little practice.

 

Water in your belt housing won't cause the engine to bog down and die. wet belts silp and the bike will quit moving because power isn't getting to the wheels. bogging down could be caused by water in the intake.