Scrambler Wet Belt Slip

[motorhead]

I was at paragon last weekend and brought my '03 scrambler for my friend to ride.Everytime the scrambler went thru deep water the belt would slip like a mother had to remove the little red plug,drain the water,and then it was good to go, at least to the next water hole .The boot with the zip ties was ok,even put new zip ties on and tightened them real good.before I pull the cover and check the seal I figured I would throw this topic out there. Right now its covered with lots of mud and so is the banshee,Sunday was a great day at paragon

[PolarisNut]

check the seal under the cover and the one behind the drain plug. Also the zip ties around the vent tube in my opinion arent good enought to make a seal. Try getting some hose clamps, the ones they use on radiator hoses.

[motorhead]

Originally posted by PolarisNut@Nov 19 2004, 07:03 AM
check the seal under the cover and the one behind the drain plug. Also the zip ties around the vent tube in my opinion arent good enought to make a seal. Try getting some hose clamps, the ones they use on radiator hoses.
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Yea Im going to pull the cover and take a look at that seal.I found someone else that had one of them and the seal was folded in right from the factory.Tomorrow I may pull it apart since its gonna rain Thanks and I will let you know the outcome :smiliethumbup:

I agree with polarisnut. I replaced the zip ties with hose clamps after I got stuck in a water hole due to my belt slipping. Haven't had a problem since.

P.S. Going to paragon this sunday the 21st if anyone is interested.

[motorhead]

finally got a chance to sink the scrambler in some water again at paragon,hose clamps on the boot did the trick.no slippage whats so ever,thanks :smiliethumbup:

[TWIZDdirtRIDER]

belt slippin is really common, after ridin my buddies arctic cat 400 even does it.