With no snow, I decided to finish the installation of the heat exchanger protectors I ordered back in November. I've been storing my sled in an enclosed trailer. Today while unloading my sled I pulled a bone headed stunt. I forgot to remove the clamp that holds the skis to the trailer.
I started the sled, disengaged the parking brake, put it in reverse, and tried to go backwards. I know it takes about 5000 RPM to get my sled moving. As I tried to reverse, it didn't move, I give it more gas, and still nothing. I have the engine up to 7000 RPM for a few seconds, there a lot of engine smoke, the track was not moving, and a slight smell of rubber before I realize the sled is still clamped down. After removing the clamp, the sled moved as expected.
Is it likely that I did any damage to the clutches? I'm hoping it's like doing a burnout with a car. You loose some rubber, but no damaged. I only shortened the life of my belt.
After I finished installing the heat exchanger protectors, the sled drove back into the trailer without problems.
FWIW, I recently installed some Caliber brand ski guides and track mats in the trailer. It makes loading the sled so much easier. Before, the carbides caused a lot of drag across the plywood deck.
I started the sled, disengaged the parking brake, put it in reverse, and tried to go backwards. I know it takes about 5000 RPM to get my sled moving. As I tried to reverse, it didn't move, I give it more gas, and still nothing. I have the engine up to 7000 RPM for a few seconds, there a lot of engine smoke, the track was not moving, and a slight smell of rubber before I realize the sled is still clamped down. After removing the clamp, the sled moved as expected.
Is it likely that I did any damage to the clutches? I'm hoping it's like doing a burnout with a car. You loose some rubber, but no damaged. I only shortened the life of my belt.
After I finished installing the heat exchanger protectors, the sled drove back into the trailer without problems.
FWIW, I recently installed some Caliber brand ski guides and track mats in the trailer. It makes loading the sled so much easier. Before, the carbides caused a lot of drag across the plywood deck.
