He never said it was a Cat. He said this is what can happen when a clutch explodes.
Kanedog discovers a Clutching CATastrophy, again. Pics!
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He never said it was a Cat. He said this is what can happen when a clutch explodes.
Being the Catastrophy thread i was expecting Cat examples.
At 8000rpm bad things will happen at time of detination.
Well OK that makes sense.
Nasty wound.
I think he is trying to make a case with the USA Consumer Safety Protection Agency for a recall. Apparently Cat/Team don't think brand new clutches exploding is a safety hazard.
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Well, stopped by the dealer today to grab some parts.
Primary clutches are now back ordered.
They are stealing clutches off of show room sleds.
Primary clutches are now back ordered.
They are stealing clutches off of show room sleds.
That’s a good thing!! Means Cat has pulled all the clutches off the shelf. Probably an internal stop sale of whatever they had left. New clutches and new part numbers on the way. All clutch part numbers will supersede into the new part number and they will pretend nothing ever happened
My clutch had a June 2018 manufacture date and it cracked like the rest.
It only had the standard bolts so not sure yet what is getting put in with the new clutch.
About 1800km on this clutch and the cracking was starting to show.
Warranty coverage has been confirmed.
Will have to check clutch with each oil and gas fill to see if cracking returns.
Ordered my thunder cover today. I only got the one year warranty with my Alpha so not taking any chances. Had a good chat with the guy, says his phone has been ringing off the hook for the last 3 weeks from Cat guys. Says Cat has a huge problem with their covers.
Side note Benny ordered a team tied secondary and shaft for the Alpha so we will be testing this out pretty soon.
Side note Benny ordered a team tied secondary and shaft for the Alpha so we will be testing this out pretty soon.
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Excellent! In addition to stiffening up the primary, a 911 cover is a key piece of the clutching puzzle for any brand.
The 911 cover and tossing the Cat Secondary will be a good step and it opens up more opportunities for trying different secondaries too!
I installed a Sidewinder jackshaft with Yamaha splines but I had to do some machining to make it fit right. I think I would use a different shaft next time. Looking frwd to hearing the results.
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Or they just ran outta clutches
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I have 2 new clutches in stock if anyone needs one.
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I have two Cat clutches also but I’m scared to sell them knowing they gonna explooood.
In other news, peeps be getting fired up on FB and there seems a clutch shortage.
In other news, peeps be getting fired up on FB and there seems a clutch shortage.
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yup seen that on facebook, I would be one pissed off customer if I had forked out that kind of dough for a new sled only to have a clutch fail so soon and then be told we cant fix it yet! Makes me think I might be back on a doo next year.
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Im on a cat now. But I remember when the gen 4 came out I couldn’t get belts for my 850. Needed 3-4 a weekend. Sold out.
My clutch looks good so far on both my sleds. fingers crossed. I’d be pissed too if I couldn’t get a clutch.
Country Cat has 5 of the old ones in stock. They claim the new 895 part number ships in 3-4 days but that could be a lie? I didn't phone them. The new ones are $551US.
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I honestly would not hesitate to put on a different cover and take it to one of the balancing shops listed above.
Save the cracked cover and put it back on for warranty, when the new clutch comes in.
Save the cracked cover and put it back on for warranty, when the new clutch comes in.
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have to ask, you for realz? 3-4 belts a WEEKEND!? seriously, that's fawkn ridiculous.
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IF a new clutch comes out as a recall not just a replace as they fail.
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But if you have a cracked cover, start a warranty claim.
Clutches are backorder so rather than sitting on the sidelines till March, pull the cover off and run a 911.
Get your new clutch under warranty or recall.
Party on.
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