Clutching is THE MOST important thing Steve...... you can add ALL kinds of bolt ons but if your clutching is out to lunch you might as well send your ca$h to me here in Maine....
Jeff B In Maine ================================================================= "Steven Richard" <sjr32@webtv.net> wrote in message news:19522-42715B86-18@storefull-3137.bay.webtv.net...> What would be the one thing you would buy for your sled?> Clutch kit, can, studs etc.. Keep the group alive : )>
A track with a taller paddle...I only wish one was available...
"Steven Richard" <sjr32@webtv.net> wrote in message news:19522-42715B86-18@storefull-3137.bay.webtv.net...> What would be the one thing you would buy for your sled?> Clutch kit, can, studs etc.. Keep the group alive : )>
"Steven Richard" <sjr32@webtv.net> wrote in message news:19522-42715B86-18@storefull-3137.bay.webtv.net...> What would be the one thing you would buy for your sled?> Clutch kit, can, studs etc.. Keep the group alive : )>
Steven Richard 29 April 2005 13:09:45 [ permanent link ]
Ok Jeff, the question is what clutch kit do i buy?? Don't forget i have the Diamond Drive. I'll say one thing my trailer looks great with two sleds in it: ) they don't fit, but do look good lol...
"Steven Richard" <sjr32@webtv.net> wrote in message news:1232-4271F9D9-347@storefull-3134.bay.webtv.net...> Ok Jeff, the question is what clutch kit do i buy?? Don't> forget i have the Diamond Drive. I'll say one thing my> trailer looks great with two sleds in it: ) they don't fit,> but do look good lol...>
Steve in Ct>
Steve:
You know how it is said that the jetting is set up for general use? And a sled is factory clutched for general use?
Well, I can't help but wonder if a clutch kit isn't set up for general use too!
How could Joe's Racing Inc. clutch kit know how much I weigh, how I ride, or what I expect from the kit?
I really believe that a clutch kit is general. Higher engagement spring, a little more weight, a new helix and charge 'em $200! Proper clutching is a true science, ask any racer.
What I would do is ride your new sled stock, get a feel for it. Then, if you feel a need to "fine tune" a certain characteristic, find a clutch tuner. If the mechanic just says, we'll put a kit in it, tell him I'll see you later. If he says, it sounds like all you need is a spring with a little less finish to solve that problem, THAT'S your guy!
Then, for $18 you have a clutch kit, a happy sled, and a happy rider!
You know how it is said that the jetting is set up for general use?> And a sled is factory clutched for general use?>
Well, I can't help but wonder if a clutch kit isn't set up for general use> too!>
How could Joe's Racing Inc. clutch kit know how much I weigh,> how I ride, or what I expect from the kit?>
I really believe that a clutch kit is general. Higher engagement> spring, a little more weight, a new helix and charge 'em $200!> Proper clutching is a true science, ask any racer.>
What I would do is ride your new sled stock, get a feel for it.> Then, if you feel a need to "fine tune" a certain characteristic,> find a clutch tuner. If the mechanic just says, we'll put a kit in it,> tell him I'll see you later. If he says, it sounds like all you need> is a spring with a little less finish to solve that problem,> THAT'S your guy!>
Then, for $18 you have a clutch kit, > a happy sled, and a happy rider!>
"Steven Richard" <sjr32@webtv.net> wrote in message>news:1232-4271F9D9-347@storefull-3134.bay.webtv.net...>> Ok Jeff, the question is what clutch kit do i buy?? Don't>> forget i have the Diamond Drive. I'll say one thing my>> trailer looks great with two sleds in it: ) they don't fit,>> but do look good lol...>>
Steve in Ct>>
Steve:>
You know how it is said that the jetting is set up for general use?>And a sled is factory clutched for general use?>
Well, I can't help but wonder if a clutch kit isn't set up for general use>too!>
How could Joe's Racing Inc. clutch kit know how much I weigh,>how I ride, or what I expect from the kit?>
I really believe that a clutch kit is general. Higher engagement>spring, a little more weight, a new helix and charge 'em $200!>Proper clutching is a true science, ask any racer.>
What I would do is ride your new sled stock, get a feel for it.>Then, if you feel a need to "fine tune" a certain characteristic,>find a clutch tuner. If the mechanic just says, we'll put a kit in it,>tell him I'll see you later. If he says, it sounds like all you need>is a spring with a little less finish to solve that problem,>THAT'S your guy!>
Then, for $18 you have a clutch kit, >a happy sled, and a happy rider!>
I agree, my kid says his machine has been running excellent all year long ,and >leave it alone,2 weekwnds ago i took it for a ride,it was running at 83-84 >,when i got it home i took the lt blue spring out and replaced it with a >yel/grn to bring it down to 81-82, i didnt tell him i done and last weekend i >asked him how it was running,he said phenominal best all year and it was about >55 degtees out,all the snow is about 6 ft of slush around here now with 30C >temps for a week or so,but i told him next year i got a purple spring that ill >be putting in and it will run that much better again,now he cant wait till next >year to try it out
"Steven Richard" <> wrote in message > What would be the one thing you would buy for your sled?> Clutch kit, can, studs etc.. Keep the group alive : )
That's easy. I'd buy a stud and be the envy of all my girlfriends. Sad to say though, there's very few of them up here. Sue Minocqua, WI Yamaha '00 VStar 650 (old reliable) '04 TW200 (mud = fun) Kawasaki '95 Vulcan 1500 (new friend)
"Do what you want and say what you feel because those that mind, don't matter and those that matter, don't mind". ~Dr. Seuss
Gary is DEAD on with this one.... You should mark your clutches with a black marker (sheaves? and see how high the belt is going to the top on the primary and haw far down in the secondary....... You really need to play around with things.... a good off the shelf kit would be one from Dan and the Outdoor Shop.... Myself I prefer to tinker with the clutches and make subtle changes instead of this that and everything else all at once.... that way you know where your headed with the adjustments instead of saying.... "yeah, it's got a clutch kit in it and I THINK it's better/faster"
Jeff B In Maine
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"Steven Richard" <sjr32@webtv.net> wrote in message> news:1232-4271F9D9-347@storefull-3134.bay.webtv.net...>> Ok Jeff, the question is what clutch kit do i buy?? Don't>> forget i have the Diamond Drive. I'll say one thing my>> trailer looks great with two sleds in it: ) they don't fit,>> but do look good lol...>>
Steve in Ct>>
Steve:>
You know how it is said that the jetting is set up for general use?> And a sled is factory clutched for general use?>
Well, I can't help but wonder if a clutch kit isn't set up for general use> too!>
How could Joe's Racing Inc. clutch kit know how much I weigh,> how I ride, or what I expect from the kit?>
I really believe that a clutch kit is general. Higher engagement> spring, a little more weight, a new helix and charge 'em $200!> Proper clutching is a true science, ask any racer.>
What I would do is ride your new sled stock, get a feel for it.> Then, if you feel a need to "fine tune" a certain characteristic,> find a clutch tuner. If the mechanic just says, we'll put a kit in it,> tell him I'll see you later. If he says, it sounds like all you need> is a spring with a little less finish to solve that problem,> THAT'S your guy!>
Then, for $18 you have a clutch kit, > a happy sled, and a happy rider!>
"Steven Richard" <sjr32@webtv.net> wrote in message news:19522-42715B86-18@storefull-3137.bay.webtv.net...> What would be the one thing you would buy for your sled?> Clutch kit, can, studs etc.. Keep the group alive : )>
"Gary C" <> wrote in message > I think all the "studs" go to Bosacki's> on a Friday night
Well then, I'll have to go to Menards and get a stud finder, coz all I see in there are blue hairs..... Sue Minocqua, WI Yamaha '00 VStar 650 (old reliable) '04 TW200 (mud = fun) Kawasaki '95 Vulcan 1500 (new friend)
"Do what you want and say what you feel because those that mind, don't matter and those that matter, don't mind". ~Dr. Seuss
"Bandit" <Sxr700Bandit@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1114901720.690537.165140@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...> Hey Jeff,> I'm gonna need your address!!!>
Sorry Gary no keg party, just a send all your ca$h to me and I can burn/pi$$ it away quicker than most. =-)
Jeff B In Maine
================================================================= "Gary C" <Clem_Kadiddlehopper@CrazyGooginhiemer.com> wrote in message news:75Uce.2109$2f2.1214@newssvr19.news.prodigy.com...>
"Bandit" <Sxr700Bandit@yahoo.com> wrote in message> news:1114901720.690537.165140@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...>> Hey Jeff,>> I'm gonna need your address!!!>>
Well i guess i'll stud it. I'll need studs anyway, any opinions on what make and size, pattern? Track is 1" and i ride in New England. Thanks Steve in Ct
Woody's push thru Gold Diggers, go with a light weight backer such as aluminum round or plastic Diamond Backers...... I had this set up (Diamond Backers... green in color) on my ZRT 800's some years back and NEVER regretted it.
Jeff B In Maine
=============================================================== "Steven Richard" <sjr32@webtv.net> wrote in message news:17429-42772824-418@storefull-3135.bay.webtv.net...> Well i guess i'll stud it. I'll need studs anyway, any> opinions on what make and size, pattern? Track is 1" and i> ride in New England.> Thanks> Steve in Ct>
I'll second Jeff, same brands I'm using in my REV and my Poo. Expect 5-6k miles of wear from the studs. That's what I'm seeing in my Poo. Zero problems in either sled. Diamond backers have been excellent and are my only choice for a backer. -- John "anything you say can & will be misquoted & used against you" '01 FLHR ''Red" '04 MXZ 600ho '99 XC700 BRC mem "Jeff B" <jefjulday@adelphia.net> wrote in message news:2JednZPDEceLxerfRVn-1Q@adelphia.com...> Woody's push thru Gold Diggers, go with a light weight backer such as > aluminum round or plastic Diamond Backers...... I had this set up (Diamond > Backers... green in color) on my ZRT 800's some years back and NEVER > regretted it.>
Jeff B In Maine>
===============================================================> "Steven Richard" <sjr32@webtv.net> wrote in message > news:17429-42772824-418@storefull-3135.bay.webtv.net...>> Well i guess i'll stud it. I'll need studs anyway, any>> opinions on what make and size, pattern? Track is 1" and i>> ride in New England.>> Thanks>> Steve in Ct>>
