Skidooslayer687
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Hey guys, i know this is probably a very commonly asked question, but i was just wondering what a good clutching/gearing setup would be for my srx. As is right now it has V force 3 reeds, transfer rods, and a heelclicker clutch kit. Other then these things the machine is stock. I have no problem with the machine hooking up at all it has 144 studs and i know its not a pile but it seems to hook up extremely good with me on it as im not the lightest guy i weigh round 235 pounds. That being said i wouldnt mind losing a bit of my bottom end power and gaining mid range and top end because this is wear the sled seems to be lacking. I did a radar run last year and it ran 111 mph, is this common?? and what adjustments can i make to make my sled go faster on the lake since thats mostly the type of riding i do. Any help on this would be much appreciated.
2001SRX=Fast
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whats your clutching at.. you should see more then that.
Skidooslayer687
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Thats the thing i dont know, i've got the clutches weighted accordingly with the heelclicker specs but im not sure as to how to improve it anymore. Ive never done much clutching at all so its a new thing for me. The sled will kill anything off the line and bottom end but lacks in midrange and top end for some reason. Im assuming its the clutching but i dont know what a good lake setup would be, bottom end i dont mind losing some but i want to gain midrange and top end
2001SRX=Fast
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well first off you need to find out what your rpms are at out of the hole,what they are at top end. I also heard that you might need bigger rollers for the heel clickers i hope some one will tell me if i am wrong i would try to get a hold of turk he really knows his stuff.
So, your running the stock 47 degree helix in the secondary clutch?
Look in the FAQ section here, theres a post on how to set up H/c's, you might find exactly what your looking for there.
Look in the FAQ section here, theres a post on how to set up H/c's, you might find exactly what your looking for there.
Skidooslayer687
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The clutch engages as 4000 rpm and at top end there around 8500 rpm. And yes im running the stock 47 degree helix on the secondary. I replaced the slider shoes on it last year and i believe its running in the number 6 hole, but im not 100% sure of this i'd have to go out and check. And i tried going into the clutching section on here but i cant find any setups for a lake or race application that use the heelclicker weights. The only thing i could find was an agressive trail setup.
the problem is the stock 47 straight helix. heres the link you need to read and apply, it will solve all your problems and make the sled perform alot better all the way thru.
http://www.totallyamaha.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22939
http://www.totallyamaha.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22939
Skidooslayer687
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Alright thanks alot for the help mrviper
Skidooslayer687
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That link has a lot of information about the heelclicker clutching system, it gave me a lot of insight on how to set this up properly so thank you for that. Now another question, in that link it never mentioned anything about gearing at all, so im guessing gearing remains stock for the best results?? if not what would be a good gearing setup on the machine?
usually the stock 23/38 or if your a bigger guy a 22/38 will work excellant
we put the 23/40 in my sled for less rolling friction and you dont have to get another chain.
Skidooslayer687
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Alright guys thanks a lot for your help. Now another question, i've heard lots of different theories about track tension. One guy said that when the track sags 2.5" below the skidframe that this is an acceptable track tension. Personally i think this is to loose but im not sure, right now mine hangs down about an inch when the machine is in the air. I would like to get it set right since it would help prolong the slide life and help with the speed of the machine overall
Get a fish scale with a hook put the scale in the MIDDLE of the track and pull down. The spec is 1 inch gap at 22LBS
Skidooslayer687
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Is that the specification that is in the owners manual?? If it is I've heard that that spec is to tight as they came to tight from factory??
yamaholic22
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Personally i think the 1 inch at 22lbs spec is WAY too tight, i run mine more along the lines of 1" or so sag when sled is up on a stand. You only need it tight enough so that it doesn't ratchet under hard acceleration and braking.
2002 SRX700G service manual
Using a spring scale, pull down on the center of the track with 10 kg (22LB) of force. Set track deflection at 25-30mm (.98-1.18 inch)
Yamaholic yes you can run it looser if it dont ratchet. 9 tooth extoverts and you can run it fairly loose.
Using a spring scale, pull down on the center of the track with 10 kg (22LB) of force. Set track deflection at 25-30mm (.98-1.18 inch)
Yamaholic yes you can run it looser if it dont ratchet. 9 tooth extoverts and you can run it fairly loose.
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EricMichael
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tomseal6 said:
speaking of track deflection, if it moves in small increments when the sled is started on a stand then its good right? and the track moves easily when i push on the lug.
yamaholic22
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tomseal6 said:
Tom i wasn't questioning you on the spec, i know that's what it is. I was simply saying that yamaha's spec is ridiculous.
Skidooslayer687
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So an inch when the sled is up in the air is pretty decent for track tension then?? Or could I get away with running it looser then that??
That is what the factory recommends but I run mine a little looser like 1.5 inches at 22LBS