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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Need a little info on the clutches. I have an 02 325 magnum 4x4 that I think is in need of a clutch rebuild or perhaps an upgrade. It just does'nt seem to hook up like it did when I used to ride it. (maybe I'm just used to a bigger machine) I'd like to get some low end back. What mods or kits should I look at. I don't wan't it to be to aggressive though, My wife and or son rides it now and I don't want it to wild as the boy wonder age 13 thinks he's invincable and if dad can do it so can he. Oh yah, it does see alot of pretty thick mud and snow. (northern Indiana, woods, mud, riverbeds, sand and swamps,and just about any thing else you can think of, we got it all)
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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have you taken off the cover to check out the clutches and belt? you might be able to put a clutch kit in it to give a little better take off as far as engagment goes but might loose a little top end. imo
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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IF it has been doing ok try putting on a new belt.If you want more performance check into a clutch kit.These clutches are very tunable for any application.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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I just replaced the belt maybe 10 hours ago and inspected everything. look ok, I'm thinking it's just tired. That's why I was wondering if it needed a freshen up. The first four years of it's life was toting my big *** around the woods and trails. 6' 4" 250lb. My wife kinda giggles when I ride it. She says I make it look like a kids wheeler. Any ways, any suggestions on getting a little power back. I did consider a rebuild on the engine but it runs like a top, no issues in 7 years. If ain't broke don't fix it.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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check out the secondary clutch buttons
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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I'll go back through it and double check everything. Maybe it's just me, Hopping on the 325 after riding a 700 for a couple of years may have fogged my perspective on how much power should be there. Better yet! let it go till she pukes, hand down the 700 and big daddy here will go look at an 850 xp!
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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If your secondary buttons are good you can get moe snap from 325/330s with simple clutch spring changes(check my sig)
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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went out in the driveway and did some launches from a dead stop and lags a bit. Threw the kiddo on and had him do the same. Can definitly tell a difference as he is about 100lbs. lighter than myself. If I'm guessing right, the springs and buttons are probably past their prime and in need of replacement. Thanks for the info guys.
 
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