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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 12:20 AM
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Hi all I just bought a 1996 Sport 400. It runs great but not as fast as I would like. What upgrades would any of you other owners suggest? And what kind of power increase will it give. I am thinking about regearing what would you suggest? I know lots of ?'s but I am new to this.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 12:22 AM
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off subject but where are u from in minnesota? (if u dont mind my asking that is)
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 12:32 AM
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New Ulm I see we are not far from each other. I just got back from Mankato was looking for front tires, no luck. Going to call SXS in the morning and see if Chad has any in stock.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 12:35 AM
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i was just their two days ago..bought huevos 7.....that movie is frickin sweet, ive only bought movies from him and hes gave me a few SXS stickers, sweet guy tho. they have theeee cooolest R6 in there right now, man i want that in my garage lol, do u every ride any where near kato?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 12:58 AM
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Just got my quad on thursday. always looking for places to ride.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 01:27 AM
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Does anyone run other than stock size tires on there sport/scrambler? Looking for tires for the front and there arn't many 23X7 10's out there. What would be a good alternative?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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yeah i didnt like my stockers to much..my holeshots were a night and day difference when i got them..cept i had no tread left on my stockers so thats why it felt so great with them[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]but i would recommend the holeshot XC's, im running 22's in the rear and 23's in the front and i love them, great all around tire to..u might wanna check into the kenda bear claws as well, they make a great tire for all conditions to[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 12:01 PM
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also dont think having a bigger tire will slow down your acceleration aspect of the machine, one inch bigger in teh front and back didnt affect it at all, in fact i had more acceleration and maybe 1 mph top end increase[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 04:05 AM
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I don't know what you want to spend. Look into a power kit from HPD or hot seat performance. the have packages that include pipe, jets, k&n filter,and clutch kit. From what i've read, tuning your clutch is one of the best performance mods. I've got a scrambler 500 and soon to have a agressive clutch kit in it.
But check out those power packages, they seem reasonable after you add up the individual parts seperate.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 09:15 AM
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Check out rick ritters website and give him a call, RCR website

He will be able to make that 400 fly. Hes a great guy too.
 
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