Could your CVT Belt be slowing your SXS down?

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Could your CVT Belt be slowing your SXS down?

[@KnownSender1]

10k baby 💯👍👏👏👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@ftorvideo]

Pinned! 🤗👍👊🍻

[@KnownSender1]

@@ftorvideo 🥰🥰🥰

[@tjspaddy]

Love the fact you've been authentic from day 1. Keep up the good work!

[@ftorvideo]

Thank you sir! We'll strive to keep it that way!

[@m.wilson2624]

I think that just shows how good that Bad Ass belt actually is!

[@nickmcconnell2181]

Yes this channel is so boring that's why I sit and watched every video and been subscribed this long good channel keep up the good work

[@ftorvideo]

And we love that you're here my friend! 🍻

[@jakedibbert316]

That was actually pretty interesting. I could see the old being a little fast as long as it's not slipping because it's probably much more supple which maybe translates into efficiency? cool vid Aaron🖒🖒

[@magenate1]

Long snowmobiling background here...I can tell ya your definitely on the right track!... Have seen a lot of underpowered sleds set up properly with great clutching give bigger sleds fits. And belts are a huge factor....from compound hardness to minor length or width differences. You guys are doing it right! Great vids!

[@ftorvideo]

🍻 Thanks man! Appreciate the comment!

[@TALENTLESSOFFROAD]

What you mite be feeling is with some new belts it could be slightly wider. So it could be sitting higher in the secondary. Which could be giving you a slightly low gear ratio. But other then that, it should be really close. Had a good time talking and racing with you and Keith over the weekend. Congratulations on 10K as well.

[@ftorvideo]

Hell yea man it was awesome chilling with yoy guys! Cya in a few weeks!!

[@M3OffRoad]

And I care.... That was a good idea for a Video!

[@ftorvideo]

Thank you sir!

[@kevinwinchester515]

good test I have always wondered. might as well keep it as a spare its always good to get you out of the woods.

[@mikesalois3028]

Just wanted to say thank you. As per our previous exchange you answered my concerns. Just waiting on a WBB now.

[@ftorvideo]

Us too :) hehe... an thank you sir!

[@michaelr1760]

Crazy thing all these test I did when the commander came out and I finished building the motor throttle body etc and new belts were faster if the old belt was worn out. Broken end belts with miles were always faster. Especially if used a can am race belt. I love that you have a channel dedicated to performance tuning

[@JT_Funk]

Love the objective measure and that the ass-dyno isn't always reliable. And YHUGE congrats on 10K. Keep up the great vids and shenanigans!

[@DandiOffroad]

Definitely a good idea for a video, I was very interested, good info. I point people to your video on testing the Evo badass belt all the time. I tell people it's the belt to get, we run it, and we run it based on the info from your video.

[@ftorvideo]

Hell yea!!! We thank you for your support fellow KZbinr!!

[@DandiOffroad]

@@ftorvideo Gotta stick together homie!!! Now when are we riding?!?

[@ShaminMike]

Wow that’s crazy I was totally confident that the new belt would run a better time... If I think about it a well broken in belt would probably do the BEST time though. Everything would be at it’s optimum I think. Good test tho bro there is always some variables to 0-60 / acceleration tests especially when you are measuring thousandths of a second difference. My take away is that they are the same. As long as it is properly broken in or not falling apart it should be good. Another amazing and boring video that I couldn’t help but watch as soon as I was notified from you badass dudes. Good job brother/‘s I’ll be waiting for the next one! 🤘😎🤘

[@ftorvideo]

Your thoughts are my thoughts exactly... I used to think... I needed to change the belt after a while if I wanted to maintain my performance. Turns out, not so much the case! lol... Thank you for the support my brother!

[@M3OffRoad]

Well I was excited about the Belt I won.....LOL! Thanks Aaron

[@ftorvideo]

Hah! Hey, i was just as shocked as you!

[@MrCarpediempilot]

Cool video! Interesting result. Can’t wait to see the new belt.

[@ftorvideo]

Yes sir! We're super excited for the new belt too

[@gregmonhollen4327]

That’s why you beat me At the race lol i had a new belt Had a great time with you guys

[@ftorvideo]

Absolutely brother! Was awesome hanging out with you!

[@markposik8077]

I'm glad that you did the test.... Now I know.

[@ftorvideo]

Our pleasure brother!

[@compubyte2010]

Geez wonder if I should change my belt? have had the same one since I purchased it in 2016 ... and next week is 2022 ..almost 4000 miles on it. yeah.. time for a new belt before that one breaks somewhere I don't need it too LOL

[@qualityequipment1018]

Maybe it’s the peace of mind that is making it feel faster 😂😂😂

[@9648741]

I miss these guys videos tobad they dont make content looks like any more

[@hillhound523]

When i go and wash my car real good vacuum it real nice and pull out the carwash feels like i put some ponies back into it😂😂

[@ftorvideo]

That clean car mod.. it's real

[@gregmonhollen4327]

Now next you have to see if new tires versus old tires

[@Just_Joe71]

Can't wait for the new belt test.💪

[@ftorvideo]

Us too!!

[@okcmoparguy724]

Just a thought but if the new belt feels like it's transferring torque much better it may be because the old belt wasn't......right before it popped. You may not feel the belt slipping before it fails but I'm guessing it probably is. Either way gboost for the win.

[@mattharrison115]

Evidently it wasn’t wore out yet that’s pretty impressive with all that power for 1000 miles

[@ftorvideo]

Well it looked pretty beat up lol

[@Macdad260]

Good video. Answers the question. It shows that a good belt is a good belt...until it isn't.

[@ftorvideo]

Kinda the reason I don't like sky diving

[@Macdad260]

@@ftorvideo Ya, there is a reason I never tried that either. LOL

[@stacyreid5077]

Something was odd about that for sure, I would've bet money on that the new one would've been faster I need to replace my belt on my 2012 Commander. I run HighLifter C3 belts try one of those. Everyone was telling me to run a Dayco Pro and I had to replace it in a month, I wasn't impressed with them

[@doondood2362]

Cool, there one less thing I have to think about 🍻🍻 but now we got that new belt to ponder on 🤔

[@ftorvideo]

We're here for you my Dude of the Doons

[@shaneward4065]

Yes

[@Loop307]

Now that was good topic

[@ftorvideo]

Thanks my man!

[@compubyte2010]

Also to do a proper test for what you wanted, you should have done the test 3 times with the old belt, and taken the average .. and the same with the new belt.. would have been more accurate. I think new belt may give you a tiny edge? ..

[@shaunsomma2387]

I can see and feel the difference between a new and old belt

[@ftorvideo]

I didn't

[@Loop307]

Yeah in ur wallet

[@robbnutter4665]

No 2023 Polaris RZR Pro R s Belts? It's almost 2024!!

[@danielvigil3397]

Good video i always wondered if it would change anything

[@ftorvideo]

🍻

[@qualityequipment1018]

Surely it will be faster with a new belt is my bet!

[@outdoorsyguy9776]

I noticed when you ran the old belt that the temperature was 95 degrees just before you took off and it was at 135 with the new belt just before you took off. Not sure if that would make a difference.

[@rickkccg]

In your video your max rpm was 7900 on the new belt and 7700 on the old belt. Interesting.

[@mikemiller3770]

Aaren it looks like the belt you abuse could take more abuse good info it’s always good to clean them clutches up anyways keep bringing it 🤪

[@ftorvideo]

Its always so hard to know when, "when", is when. I had 1,000 miles of atrocious abuse on it... it was time to hang the time bomb on the wall lol

[@elpeladodelsambaelpeladode4917]

And an oem belt is better that that gates belt for performance !

[@nestorelddgo5053]

Can u do a test with new belt with out doing none of the instructions recommended by their website?

[@johnmumme9805]

Wouldn't the old belt be more narrow from wear? If that were true I could see the old belt quicker off the line but slower top speed?

[@PRBB25]

Can you redo this test but with running shoes?

[@jeremiahsanchez4235]

I have a question is it safe have you ever ran 110 octane in any of your machines I have a RZR turbo xp

[@thec3117]

It's been a while. What new belt was it??

[@KnownSender1]

Just gettin it 😎 😎💯👍

[@crazyflyboy30]

A new belt always suck till you get broke in good.

[@chadshumaker2789]

Good video. Do you have a picture of the side of the old belt? That will show how worn out that belt is. I guess what im getting at is if that belt was made to go 5k miles and you only took it 1k miles then you may not notice a difference. But if before you came off a belt that was at the end of its life and changed to a fresh one then you would feel the difference. I have a Badass belt sitting on my shelf that is going on my XPT soon (Im due for a belt change) and Im curious if I pick up anything on it as I know for sure that I have lost some top end as the belt has worn.

[@ftorvideo]

I hold them up next to each other about mid way through the video. The old belt was very worn, it had threads missing on the edges and it was notched in a few places.

[@chadshumaker2789]

@@ftorvideo I saw that but how to tell how worn a belt is if you look at the side there is natural taper to it as you know. Then at the very top/outer portion of the side it flattens off when that flat part is gone the belt is pretty well worn out and starts wearing thinner. I was curious if any of that flat portion was left.

[@lustthewander2411]

Yes time of your 0-60

[@AurelioMaximo]

waiting for a new belt! what clicks did u make on your machines and Dosers on suspension? (LHC,HSC and Rebound) ? How do u ride?

[@ftorvideo]

Hey Brotherman! We are using the full Shock Therapy RIS system so our settings are unique to our machines. We ride... HARD! Follow along!

[@AurelioMaximo]

@@ftorvideo I thought u will answer that.;(

[@vetteconnoisseur9531]

Where's the new belt test?? 😜 🇺🇲🧨🇺🇲🚀

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

Seemed like you hesitated a little with the new one. I think they would be about the same. Run it till it breaks. Throw the old one in the back for a spare.

[@ftorvideo]

No hesitation on my part. But yea, now that I know there isn't really a performance difference... I'll just leave it in there until it finally breaks. I thought for sure it would be slowing me down... Turns out, not the case.

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

@@ftorvideo yea, was surprised they were so close. Good to know too. 👍

[@jeffpatrick8362]

Did you wash the old belt before you hung it up? Where’s the video of you racing beastmode??

[@ftorvideo]

Did not wash it. Should I have? Our sxsblog video will drop after theirs out of respect 🍻

[@jeffpatrick8362]

Nah looks better dirty probably 😎 can’t wait to see more dude 👍👍

[@Ecolaservices]

I would be curious if the stock belt would make a faster time since it's lighter duty and easier to spin the lighter mass?

[@ftorvideo]

Different belts would probably yield a different time.. which is why I didn't want to use a different belt. It had to be the same belt for this test. But that could be a good future video idea!

[@ussindyboyz9683]

I like “KZbin’s most useless channel” 😂

[@ftorvideo]

Well hey - at least we're honest with ourselves lol

[@SVTsupercharged]

After that montage I feel more sorry for you're suspension than the belt. There should be a difference between a new and old belt. They warp over time when heating and cooling down. Also depends on how much actual wear the belt has, missing teeth etc.

[@ftorvideo]

But why tho

[@ftorvideo]

Oh, lol... well yea that makes sense

[@toddowens2180]

Hay guys I need a left front swaybar end link . I was wandering if u guys had a take off laying around

[@ftorvideo]

I believe we do, hit us up on Facebook my man. Links in the description below

[@DUNEATV]

Wonder if I put fresh oil in my transmission would make my YXZ faster?

[@ftorvideo]

🤣🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Alex-oq8kj]

Not useless at all. Nice vid 👍

[@ftorvideo]

🍻

[@JT_Funk]

Where are the bent Dozer radius rods for the Wall of Shame/Fame????

[@ftorvideo]

He has his own wall... his wall has more stuff than mine does lolol

[@JT_Funk]

@@ftorvideo I believe it! He earns that nickname. We need to see that wall....I think his may be bigger and we all know...ahem...size does matter..... ;-)

[@ftorvideo]

Hah!!! 👌

[@chrisgauch5169]

Worlds best Belt!

[@ftorvideo]

You got it brother

[@ftorvideo]

Who'da thunk it? Not me!

[@tct72]

You should have compared top speed between the 2. Belts get narrower as they wear so they shouldn't shift the rear sheave as far as a new belt. Likely wouldn't be much of a difference though, maybe a couple mph.

[@ftorvideo]

I could hit 92mph (rev limiter) with both belts

[@tct72]

@@ftorvideo Interesting, good to know there wasn't a difference.

[@KnownSender1]

3.67 new belt

[@phillipdaniels6718]

Do you have the new badass wb belt yet

[@ftorvideo]

That's what we're waiting on to test

[@brokedadfilms9702]

15 years from now your whole SXS will be hanging on your wall in trophy pieces as you upgrade.

[@ftorvideo]

This comment made me giggle lol...

[@fullthrottlenelson1056]

Now that's funny

[@richardslider4070]

Try this test or three times to satisfy your need which is better, . You tested only twice........

[@phillipdaniels6718]

How does the new g belt work. Is it better than the OEM belt

[@ftorvideo]

The Bad Ass belt (in this video) works amazing... but the one we're going to be testing is even better. Stick around!

[@ShotCallen23]

Do you have stickers on the website I could not find any??

[@ftorvideo]

They're currently being made my good sir! Stick around! hehe... get it?

[@erikb8877]

.06 is not statistically relevant. That is the difference of dropping a deuce.

[@kalechristianson5207]

hot ones?

[@benjamin.25junkie57]

quick question my gboost belt says Japan on it worlds best belt yours says made in America???? can you help with this ...have I been ripped off??

[@ftorvideo]

Where did you buy it from

[@benjamin.25junkie57]

@@ftorvideo adrenaline atv Kentucky

[@benjamin.25junkie57]

@@ftorvideo I live in Mobile Alabama couldn't find anyone that carried it with in a 100 mile radius

[@ftorvideo]

@@benjamin.25junkie57 im not sure then my friend. Just for reference, we sell these in our site.. we ship them for free anywhere in the US

[@benjamin.25junkie57]

@@ftorvideo okay thanks ill buy from your site so I know I am getting what is advertised thanks a ton

[@phillipdaniels6718]

Can I buy the best belt you have

[@ftorvideo]

Yes sir, hit the link in the description to head to our store. Browse the Geiser selection and look for the "Bad ass belt". We pay your shipping if you're in the US!

[@nestorelddgo5053]

What happens if u just throw it on with out washing it 🤔😅

[@ftorvideo]

Your car turns into a rzr

[@mckrackin5324]

I think my Evo belt is over 2K miles now. lol

[@ftorvideo]

They just keep going! Now that I know they don't really loose performance... I'll just keep running them until they give up the ghost

[@MrMoronification]

3.70 0-60 MY PREDICTION!

[@plumtiger1]

You should have run it again. You're take off was slower

[@planetetrangere]

There is no reason why there would be a difference.

[@KnownSender1]

😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@jur999]

😂😂💪🏼

[@patfilipczak6888]

Awesome useless video

[@ftorvideo]

Making uselessness look good!

[@patfilipczak6888]

The montage was grear