Polaris General Clutch Replacement - Duraclutch Installation [CVT transmission]

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A little over 5,000 miles of HARD riding, carrying heavy loads, up and down mountains, and our clutch finally failed. So we picked up a Duraclutch kit from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC and installed it on our Polaris General.
It should have been an easy installation - but of course, we ran into one snag. So you'll see how to adjust your clutch cover too.
So far, we really like the new Duraclutch. It's a lot smoother than our factory clutch. More info in the video!
Disclosure: We received a small discount from RMATV/MC on the Duraclutch kit. Duraclutch did not provide any discounts or incentives for us. We read it was a good product and we're going to give you the honest review on it once we have some miles on it. On the first few rides, we're happy with it!
Duraclutch Kit:
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Tusk Primary Clutch Puller (you must have this to pull your primary off!):
www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
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[@fozzybear9114]

Cant believe you made it this long on polaris clutches. We have a group of 6 sxs, 4 are polaris. ALL of them have had clutch issues. It sux waiting for them on trail all the time. Love your videos. Cant wait for next adventure

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

Our 2011 Ranger went over then years not only on one clutch, but on one belt!!!! I don’t know… 🤷‍♂️ I heard it was not uncommon to have to do clutch work between 4000-6000 miles, and I’ve heard people needing them sooner than that 🫤

[@nikko3853]

I was thinking the same thing. Everyone I know with Rangers and Generals have clutch issues and often completely replace them. The Rzr doesn’t seem to have as many issues from those I know with one.

[@chrishill1286]

5k and a fully loaded rig. Cmon bud. Most failures are due to owners not understanding they need to blow out and clean and use LOW GEAR when possible.

[@patrickhuppert3311]

Good INFO. My General has a little over 5000 miles. Im looking at the Duraclutch when the time comes

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

Glad you found it helpful! We’ll post a review after we get a couple thousand miles on it.

[@UtahCanAmFam]

Ahhh man. Bummer to have to do it twice. That’s how it seems to go with anything I try to do as well haha. Glad you got it in the end! Way to go!

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

Three times actually 😆 ah well. But we got through it and it’s working great now.

[@dan-1300]

Great to see you back!! Always enjoy your videos/content. Can't wait for the 5k review.

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

Thanks! It’s coming soon! “Real life” has been busy 🙄

[@pathfindermilitaria]

I just got a 21 general xp 1000. I am taking it out on Saturday. Can't wait to get it out.

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

Awesome!!! Congrats. Happy and safe riding! 🤙🏼

[@2fast65]

Great video I have been waiting for this install to order the duraclutch on my general I have 3500 miles on mine I had them gone through before I went to deadwood for a week and the stock clutch crapped out the last day I am going with duraclutch thanks have a great day be safe.

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

Good deal! Glad we were able to get the video out for ya. So far we’ve been happy with it! Cheers!

[@2fast65]

Awesome riding in Deadwood also we are all going back again this year for a week had a blast.

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

Very cool!!

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

Very cool!!

[@RanWhenParked.]

Nice informative video. I'm right around the same millage on the Can-Am. No funny noises yet but I will consider the same kit when its time. Totally random side note. I've been in the market for a decent folding knife for an EDC. Been considering a Kershaw Leek. The one you opened the clutch boxes with looks pretty stout. What is your go to pocket knife?

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

Very cool and thanks!!! I have a few Kershaws Blurs and something similar they made for Vortex Optics I got when I worked there. They’re good quality but I’m not afraid to break em or lose em. I have a bench made folder I really like too as well as a SpiderCo with a stainless serrated blade I bought to have something on me when I’m on the beach. I appreciate a nice knife but I can’t justify $400 on a pocket knife unless I’m actually going to seriously train with it for self defense.

[@brianmaloney877]

Great video! What size tires are you running on your general? Thanks.

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

28s - one inch up from the stock 27s it came with.

[@mikes2020]

Why was your secondary spinning at idle with the new clutch?

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

I noticed this too…. I’m not an expert, so open to anything people have to add. I believe it’s an alignment issue between the two clutches. I’m told it’s not a big deal so long as it’s not difficult to shift. Some of them spin a little bit it should be a lot slower than the primary. I think I can fix this with a shim kit, which I probably will buy. If nothing else I’d have to think better alignment would improve belt life… but I gotta do some more reading.

[@mikes2020]

@@TheNorthwoodsFamily One of the resources I've used is Hunterworks. They have a bunch of KZbin videos and specifically on clutch alignment. I'd even suggest giving them a call and explain your situation as they may have a qualified answer to the problem. I believe the secondary should be completely disenganged at idle and anything more than that seems like it could create an issue. Love your videos and watch many of them as they come out. BTW, I'm in Tomahawk and have beeen on some of the trails that you and your family have visited up here. Please keep us posted on your findings.

[@ColoradoGunfighter]

Was there a reason you didn’t go with gilomen innovations?

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

No reason other than we already have a relationship with RMATVMC and it was the easiest route to get a replacement clutch quickly. I’ve heard good things about Gilomen… they have some great informational videos. Perhaps in the future - I’m curious if they’d have a better way to tune things based on the kind of travel we do?

[@ColoradoGunfighter]

@@TheNorthwoodsFamily sounds good. I have a general as well and am at the point where in need to clutch and tune. We’re running the HCR long travel, 33” tires, 5 seat conversion, bed rack and full size spare. Giloman is who I was going to use. We run high and low elevations. I was going to have two computers with different tuning and swap them out. We use our general very similar to your family with annual trips through the Rockies. This year we’re doing the pass out of Silverton. Gilomen is close to you guys so I thought maybe I was not aware of something. Thanks

[@kenmajeski7715]

Did this Duraclutch get rid of that Terrible Snap and jerk you sometimes get on takeoff. I am about fed up with Polaris clutches....

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

Yep. Take off is very smooth now, not at all jerky.

[@kenmajeski7715]

@@TheNorthwoodsFamily Thanks... I still have to do a little research. I have changed the weights in mine to get the RPM down to a reasonable level. If this would be compatable with the duraclutch I would have to find out. Thing is a have a Polaris 850 touring with over 11,000 miles and finally changed the belt just because. It was still like new. Everything in there still looked like new. This 900 RZR is the first Polaris I ever felt the need to do anything with the stock clutching... I named this one the Money Pit...🥵

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

That’s a bummer. Our 2012 Ranger 800 went ten years on the factory belt. I finally replaced it for the same reason but it looked like new. When I sold it I gave it to the new owner as a spare. Our General has gone through several belts - granted we drove it a lot differently 😆

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[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

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