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Old Aug 9, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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I have a 2001 500 HO. It was running around 58 mph when i bought it. I got it stuck one day and ran it hard getting it out. It will now run about 49 mph. I changed the belt with no luck. Any ideas on what to check. Compression checks out at 75. It has strong low-end, it just won't reach top speed.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 09:08 PM
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Is engine reving really high at 49mph, if so, clutches may not be going into high gear
 
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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I BELIEVE IT IS RUNNING AT FULL RPM. I CAN NOT GET A TACH TO CHECK RPM. WHAT DO I NEED TO CHECK ON THE CLUTCH. SPRING, BUSHINGS, OR ANYTHING ELSE?

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