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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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hello i'm new here so...hello.But what I am really here for is I just bought a polaris cyclone ran great but would not move (reason Being it had a clutch kit and he did not give it enough gas) my question is will this ruin my tranny or will it hold up okay? Because I had A TrailBoss and my tranny went?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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Sounds like it has the wrong kit for sure. If you can get it back to stock, and possibly just change the primary spring to a white, you should be ok.

I'm sure ftwflh would have the clutch answer for sure.

Get the clutch worked out and you'll have a nice little screamer.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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oh I can drive the thing around fine i was just wondering if it would ruin my tranny in the long run? Thanks for the quick response
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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Well, check the tranny fluid, just to be safe. When you say they weren't giving it enough gas, about how far on the throttle, or a estimate of the rpm range did it take to move it?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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I give it about half throttle I dont know how high the rpm is i would guess 5-6000 it is screaming (loud exaust)
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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Sounds a little too high in the rpm range. Could be they tried to make a clutch kit from another model work in it. If it's taking that much just to move it, I'd be more worried about the motor than the tranny.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Again, ftwflh is what I'd call an expert on the clutch of the 2 stroke Polaris. I'm sure when he sees this, he give you some solid answers.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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They have a higher engagement from the factory, due to the pipe and porting. Personally due to to vintage, I would go thru the clutch to see how healthy (wear) it is. I want 1 of these where are you and would sell it? Also check engine mounts and belt for starters. Doc
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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They have a higher engagement from the factory, due to the pipe and porting. Personally due to to vintage, I would go thru the clutch to see how healthy (wear) it is. I want 1 of these where are you and would sell it? Also check engine mounts and belt for starters. Doc
Exactly what Doc said.GReat machines extreamly fast but do have a high engagment rpm.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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This FTWFLH guy really knows his stuff
 
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