It would be fruitless to begin to wonder what gear you’re in since a CVT doesn’t technically have gears. Remove the CVT housing to expose the inner mechanism. But the terms are not always used in the same way with all types of vehicles. +44 (0)1953 609999; sales@atvcity.co.uk; Facebook; About Us; About Us; Latest; Contact Us / Dealer Locator; Home; Become a dealer Begin by placing the belt over the smaller of the two clutches and feed one end of the belt over the head of the larger clutch. When applied to a vehicle with an engine, the shaft drives are of course going to be larger and stronger, but the same basic principles apply. Shaft-drive systems are fully enclosed and are unaffected by the weather and only need periodic oil changes. Some belts have printed on the little arrows that point in the direction the belt should be moving, and some do not. If for some bizarre reason it fails you, you cannot fix it in an afternoon, or on the trail. This, in addition to weight savings, is the main reason why many youth models come with chain-drive. The exception is most sport quads and some youth ATVs that are chain drive. This should force the belt out a little bit, enough for us to remove it. It’s a shaft-drive ATV with an automatic gearbox. Dennis Kirk has been the leader in the powersports industry since 1969, so you can rest assured that we have your back when it comes to bringing you the best Driveshaft for your ATV. Big mud wheels or tracks are notorious for destroying belts. Your email address will not be published. The belt driven CVT system allows for your vehicle to be automatic without the use of a computer processor.eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'compett_org-banner-1','ezslot_7',128,'0','0'])); The system uses a centrifugal clutch, which engages a connection between the engine and the wheels only when the engine is revving, (spinning its rod) beyond a certain speed. You would also need to bring a spare belt at all times. A wide variety of atv engine with shaft drive options are available to you, There are 3,113 atv engine with shaft drive suppliers, mainly located in Asia. The ATVs that don’t use a belt-driven CVT transmission uses a manual, semi-automatic, or manual gearbox with gears and clutches. The maintenance also is a drawback. Other than that, it’s mainly considered maintenance free. Inspect and clean, and adjust drive shaft boots Inspect rear final gear case oil and differential oil or replace if necessary Inspect and clean, adjust and lubricate brake system Inspect and clean, adjust skid plate and engine guard or replace if necessary Below is the information on the 2013 KYMCO MXU 300 Shaft Drive. It will lead you to make the right decisions for your vehicle, increasing the lifespan of the machine. Truckbed? All the delicate gears are held in place inside a housing that protects it from the elements. A CVT belt replacement cost about $50 to $100 plus labor if you don’t want to do the job yourself. Not to say that they are flimsy or delicate by any stretch of the imagination, these puppies will do good work for as long as they can. The same process repeats on the other clutch, resulting in a system that balances power with energy efficiency. So is there a shaft driven sport atv (not utility) other than the kawasaki 700. I'm an ATV and offroad-enthusiast, an engineer, a farmer, and an avid home-mechanic. A drive shaft, driveshaft, driving shaft, tailshaft (Australian English), propeller shaft (prop shaft), or Cardan shaft (after Girolamo Cardano) is a vehicle component for transmitting mechanical power and torque and rotation, usually used to connect other components of a drivetrain that cannot be connected directly because of distance or the need to allow for relative movement between them.