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Old 08-08-2005, 04:56 PM
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I have always had a problem with the belt slipping on my 03 scrambler. When ever I'm climbing a mountain and come up to a rock The belt will start to slip. This only happens when I start from a stand still. I've changed belts, I've changed springs and still the same thing. Let me tell you its a little bit embarrassing to have to get help from other rider because my peice wont go over a 10" rock. any advise?
 
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Old 08-08-2005, 05:17 PM
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did you change just the primary spring, or did you change out the secondary too?
 
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Old 08-08-2005, 05:33 PM
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are you useing low? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]
 
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Old 08-08-2005, 05:35 PM
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both springs green and lavender. What is low O?
 
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Old 08-08-2005, 05:38 PM
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Scramblers do not have Low . . .

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Old 08-08-2005, 06:34 PM
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thats what i thought, sorry for asking
 
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Old 08-08-2005, 07:00 PM
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have you changed your belt maybe its time for a new one

otherwise your clutch may be warped from overheating
 
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Old 08-09-2005, 12:50 AM
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Yes I'm on my 4th belt....
 
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Old 08-09-2005, 01:10 AM
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Did you wind the secondary clutch spring when you put it in not doing this will cause slipping...
 
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Old 08-09-2005, 01:13 AM
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2/3 of a turn in the clockwise if I remember right.
 


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