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Old 07-18-2005, 01:37 AM
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I think you you would be good with mudlites because they are pretty good on hard ground.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

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Old 07-18-2005, 01:40 AM
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Alright, thanks. How do those mudlite XL's look up close? I've only seen pictures of them.

I think I'm going to go with them, but want a firsthand opinion.
 
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Old 07-18-2005, 01:41 AM
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589's are way too much for a 400 SP. Too much power robbed

I actually like the 489's.
For an all around tire they are great, cheap, easy to find.

I think the mudlites will work fine
 
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Old 07-18-2005, 01:45 AM
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Sweet.

Kushman, how much did that heelclicker help? ( I assume that is what h/c is?) How much was it, if you don't mind me asking.
 
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Old 07-18-2005, 01:49 AM
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I believe it was $158.00 fron Cob over at atvquadsquad.com

I noticed a difference on the low end, which is where I needed improvements on the hookup. I like slow techincal stuff and it works great in that range. I get engagement just off of idle, somewhere around 1300 rpm.
 
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Old 07-18-2005, 01:52 AM
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That looks like something else to look into. You think it is 100% worth the money?
 
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Old 07-18-2005, 01:57 AM
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um i think the 489s are worth the money.
 
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Old 07-18-2005, 01:58 AM
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There isn't much adjustment to make on the H/C with the 400 like there is on the bigger bores. But overall I believe it is a better setup than the stock parts. 100%?...I'd say maybe more like 85% of monies worth.

I also changed the ratio of the driven clutch to get the engine braking. Not a lot in high gear, but brakes like heck in low
 
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Old 07-18-2005, 02:02 AM
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Thanks kushman.

Bob, I meant the HC, but actually thanks for the positive words, I think I am pretty sold and that helped. I'll take a look around and see what I can find. Plus I'll have spares, If I rip a sidewall (like I have to several 489's in the past) I could have a shop switch it until I get set up again, another plus to not upsizing.
 
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Old 07-18-2005, 02:05 AM
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oh sorry, i have a heel clicker kit on my sp 500 and you can deffinetly tell the difference in power.

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