lil3incher
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I recently purchased a 2004 Mountain Max 700 redhead, Now I already have a 1998 VMax SX 700, very similar machine, While test riding the Mountain max i noticed that she does not engage the clutch until around 4000 rpm and the engine hits over 9000 rpm, Now i know on my VMax that is to high, Is this normal for the Mountain Max set up or should I adjust it, also does anyone know how hard it is to change the coolant temp sensor in top of the engine???
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Just a quick question, what is the helix at? 6+1 ect etc.
The mtn max's were designed with a higher engagement somewhere around 4500 or more. Never could figure out why Yamaha did this as in my opinion the higher engagement is a detriment for off trail riding. Be glad its coming in at around 4000, its to your advantage if your riding off trail. Your vmax would be around 4000 and both sleds should see full shift at around 8300.
Many possibilities for your higher shift. You need to map out the clutches and see whats in there for weights, rivets, spring, helix setting, etc.
Just curious, down here in the states, the mtn max saw its last production year in 2003. not that it makes any difference, but I was wondering if perhaps they kept that sled alive for the Canadian and/or European markets.
Many possibilities for your higher shift. You need to map out the clutches and see whats in there for weights, rivets, spring, helix setting, etc.
Just curious, down here in the states, the mtn max saw its last production year in 2003. not that it makes any difference, but I was wondering if perhaps they kept that sled alive for the Canadian and/or European markets.
lil3incher
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It was set to 6-1, but i set it to 3-3, When i cajnged them i noticed that the sliders that the helix runs on are worn a bit, could that cause it?
lil3incher
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Yeah thanks for the info snowdad4, alot of help i will check all those things you said, and about the year I was told it was a 2004 so Im not sure lol, Could be an 03, also I noticed some belt squeal at idle, any easy fixes for this?
s10mike
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After unplugging the wire connector, put an open end wrench on your temp sensor and thread it out counter clockwise. Like a sparkplug.