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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Hi, I've had a real bad string of luck to make it short and simple my wheeler needs work and I have no cash....BUT i do have old sleds laying around....are there clutch springs and weights from a sled that will work for my 96 xplorer 300??? I have turned my 4x4 into a 2x4 took all kinds of weight out of the front new chain belt rear sprocket and 1 tooth smaller sprocket in front and WOW she'll do wheelie!!!!! ALOT more power in the woods...want to play with clutch but was wondering if i might be able to use sled springs and weights maybe....seems like my clutch doesn't engage untill almost half throttle want low end....heavy springs? or lighter?
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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lighter springs will have it engage at a lower rpm, but you would be better off changing weights i would think, a heavier spring would give you more bottom end power but you would lose all your top end speed
 
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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So keep the spring and play with the weights? I don't do alot if any road riding or wide open riding all tight woods...I mean lets face it this machine isn't the fastest thing out there. If I loose ALL top end I wouldn't be moving!!! I'll prolly just wait and buy a clutch kit when I have the $
 
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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Call Rick Ritter (professional Tuner), I just got off the phone with him and he is really good
for advise! (Ritter Cycle Racing)

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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Try differents set up until you get the one you like.....
 
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 06:02 AM
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The old 300s had the same clutching from 4x4 to 2x4.
Sleds tend to have heavier weights and much stiffer springs.If you dont have a tach and a good understanding of clutching I would call Ritter and get a set up from him
 
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