Kawasaki Discussions about Kawasaki ATVs.

Clutching for 650

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 04-20-2002 | 08:51 PM
PrairieDust's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Pro Rider
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
Default

I just installed 27 inch mudbugs and now I have to pull up to wheelie in high whereas before I could wheelie without any effort,I can still wheelie easily in low.
I was wondering if changing clutch springs or ramp weights in the CVT would help?

 
  #2  
Old 04-20-2002 | 09:19 PM
nyroc's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,776
Likes: 0
Default

dunno for sure, but I think so.

That spring kit that raises the grab rpm to 2500(?) will put a lot more engine power to the wheels at launch for doing wheelies.

I got my wheelies back with just airbox mods.
 
  #3  
Old 04-20-2002 | 09:50 PM
PrairieDust's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Pro Rider
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
Default

I took a look at the mods on your site. Is that all you did? No jet kit or high flow air filter and have you checked your plugs to see if its lean? If thats all I have to do to get wheelieing(spelling) again I will do it tomorrow but I dont want to run lean!!!!
 
  #4  
Old 04-20-2002 | 09:55 PM
nyroc's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,776
Likes: 0
Default

I did not check the plugs yet. I got the air filter and Dyno jet kit on order. I know that's not wise, but it really ran well, I did not suspect it was lean.

You don't have to mangle the snorkel, but more air flow would be good.
 
  #5  
Old 04-20-2002 | 10:39 PM
coolinthewoods's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 203
Likes: 0
Default

Im running 28 inch outlaws and have no problems wheeling, and this is before I modded it out. I can roll at 10mph and gun it and it wheeles right up, with no bumps or pulling back. I just got a clutch spring in the mail today from EPI and its soppose to help out with adding more low end and stronger mid range pull. I'll put it on tonight and let you know what happens tommoro.
 
  #6  
Old 04-20-2002 | 10:42 PM
Lurch77's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 1,337
Likes: 0
Default

Sorry to get off topic here for a second, but nyroc, I must say that your photos are some of the best I have seen. I just went through your entire site. Very nice. I even posted a link to it over at ATV Nation. What kind of camera are you using? The pics look like it is a high quality SLR?
 
  #7  
Old 04-20-2002 | 10:51 PM
nyroc's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,776
Likes: 0
Default

I use a kodak DC3400, which takes pretty good shots at hi res setting. I then use jpegwizard to compress the photos, so they download faster. This reduces image quality. My uncompressed images are pretty good. The kodak camera is not my favorite, but it takes good shots. I started using the low res mode recently, and not compressing so much.

My website is set up using scripts that make it really easy for me to add photos, it automatically adds them. No webpage editing. It isn't really fancy looking. But it shows off photos.

I look at the access logs on my server and see people have been looking all over at stuff on that website. There is a free ATV classified section in there, but nobody uses it.

 
  #8  
Old 04-20-2002 | 11:26 PM
Oshawa's Avatar
Trailblazer
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Default

Hey PrairieDust. I did a mod to my air box by adding 6 sq inches of flow. I gained an extra 5mph top end. This is with a stock air filter and stock jetting. I did a plug read and they were a perfect sandy brown. I did however have a slight hesatation at take-off. I still might install an aftermarket filter but I am sure I will have to rejet. As far as the hesatation it is't bad but I would like to get rid of it. Any advice would be appreciated.
 
  #9  
Old 04-21-2002 | 02:51 AM
Encore454's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Default

Coolinthewoods...I can't wait to here how the clutch springs work. I have been thinking about getting some. If you like them, give me info on how to get them.$$$
 
  #10  
Old 04-21-2002 | 05:04 AM
coolinthewoods's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 203
Likes: 0
Default

Hey Encore454 how's it been going long time no write? Got the spring in tonight and what a diffrence! It pulles so up to 50mph know then before, you can feel the diffrence! This is the spring to get. I bought it threw EPI or Erlandson Performance Inc. they are in Baxter Minnosta, The number is 1-218-829-6036. The spring cost 24.95 plus shipping.
 


Quick Reply: Clutching for 650



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:42 PM.