Product Highlights
December 29, 2022
Shop Talk: Clutching and CVTs - Why Are They So Good? Ep. 13
Understanding CVT Clutches in Polaris Off Road Vehicles
Join us as we cover all things RANGER clutches and CVTs. This includes upgrades, how they work, why we choose to use them, and the design behind it all.
Join Polaris engineer Pat Mcardle on Shop Talk as he dives deep into the technical aspects of the most popular Polaris vehicles.
Timecodes
0:23 – What is a CVT?
2:53 – Technical Breakdown
5:37 – Why is a CVT Good?
7:18 – High vs Low Gear
7:57 – Low Gear Importance
9:53 – Clutching Upgrades
10:16 – Clutch Balancing
10:50 – Laser Alignment
11:34 – Improved Wear Parts
13:40 – Clutch Cooling
14:34 – Clutch Tools
15:56 – Belt Slip
16:50 – Clutch Spreader
17:45 – How to Change a Belt
19:03 – Belt Break In