Northern loop conditions?

[Signfan]

Maybe the bearing factory missed a seal.  Or failed to put great in it.  I can't see it being an assembly error.

[Pipeman]

That really sucks, hopefully you can find one. Best of luck!

Edited February 18, 2023 by Pipeman

[Albieridin]

this type of issues make me nervous because i have a2023 with frozen dash issues that bro doesn't have a cure for .in the meantime they have shortened the warranty on these 20000.dollar toys

[Snobeeler]

12 hours ago, snowmaster2112 said:

sorry to hear about that Snobeeler.  Unbeleivable that would happen at 1400 miles. Just curious did anyone change out those springs or drop the rear suspension since new or was it all factory put together ?

Yes, heavy springs installed by dealer. They are a excellent dealer so doubt anything they did. Will know more when it comes apart. This happened on high speed run between Chapais and Val Dor in some rain.

[stoney]

20 hours ago, blackjack1 said:

Sad part is,I'm sure there is more than one on the showroom floor?🤌

Senneterre dealer has a bunch of sleds in the show room and parked out front…..

[stoney]

19 hours ago, snowmaster2112 said:

I've NEVER had one fail like that. Actually never had one completely fail before I have caught it on a maintenance check and then have replaced VERY few that were still good for a spare. I'm leaning towards something not put on in the correct order (factory or other person) like a washer/bushing,etc. Just a guess. But for a bearing to fail like that at 1400 miles it would have to have had a serious defect. I'm sure you and dealer already have checked but excessive track tension puts a big strain on idlers.

That upper set of idlers for me have generally been good for the longest duration seeing as they do not see all the crap and mess in the lower part of the skid. 
A fair amount of ice tends to build up around them though on multi-day trips that I find myself clearing out as often as possible….the tunnel as well. 

[MrGutz]

I would bet the Circlip was not seated correctly in the wheel, it failed to retain the bearing and it moved off the bearing, not that we have something like it happen......

http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_03/image.png.d697db870cd97aa9db641be01ddc4836.png

You can see the bearing in place on the shaft.

http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_03/image.png.1a7558a44c7b76fdaf1f2486a9785aaf.png

 

Not that this helps at all, but may help someone else.

Later

GutZ

[Snobeeler]

12 hours ago, MrGutz said:

I actually found the root cause. The Hygear torsion spring spacer was installed backwards and worked its way over into the wheel and bearing causing enough heat to melt the wheel etc. The dealer who installed them followed the (incorrect)written directions that came with the spacers. The web site directions are correct. The paper ones are not. Step 5 on paper instructions is wrong.

[blackjack1]

I have trouble with there wording?Should be FLANGED. not tapered.I also installed mine as yours were origonally installed.I personally think your bearing failed, as the cause of your issue.and i did check the showroom floor at Beric's in ValdOr on the 21 st and no( ss) on anything there. I guess I will re-install my spacers as you say.😉

[Snobeeler]

16 hours ago, blackjack1 said:

I have trouble with there wording?Should be FLANGED. not tapered.I also installed mine as yours were origonally installed.I personally think your bearing failed, as the cause of your issue.and i did check the showroom floor at Beric's in ValdOr on the 21 st and no( ss) on anything there. I guess I will re-install my spacers as you say.😉

Thanks for trying to find me parts. I am all back together and heading back up tomarrow. When installed correctly you should see a gap (3/16" or so) between the end of the spacer and the wheel cover. Should be no friction.