Clutch kit ??

[jd96425]

I have been reading about clutch kits and from what i have read its a great mod and is very noticable. Ive looked around and found a kit for when you go with a 28 inch tire, which is what im gonna go with eventually. My question is how bad is the install, i am mechanically inclined and dont mind to work but if there is special tools involved i might not tackle it. Oh its on a 03 sportsman 700. Thanks.

[maverick11]

I installed mine in around an hour. Came with good directions and really wasn't to bad. Only special tool is the primary clutch puller. It will prob be around $30 or I think there is a link on here for making your own. If you are at all mechanically inclined, you should have no problem.

[racer37l]

Originally Posted by jd96425

I have been reading about clutch kits and from what i have read its a great mod and is very noticable. Ive looked around and found a kit for when you go with a 28 inch tire, which is what im gonna go with eventually. My question is how bad is the install, i am mechanically inclined and dont mind to work but if there is special tools involved i might not tackle it. Oh its on a 03 sportsman 700. Thanks.

A clutch kit is one of the best mods for a bike if you have larger and heavier tires on it.

What kit are you looking to purchase?

As far as the primary, you will have to remove the clutch cover to expose the clutches. On the primary you will change the spring and some kits come with flyweights that you will have to change.

The secondary is another animal all together. In it you will change the spring, which takes a special tool to take the clutch apart. Also, if your bike has EBS, you can change the helix, which helps with the timing of the clutches as far as backshifting and other engagement issues.

[jd96425]

Originally Posted by racer37l

A clutch kit is one of the best mods for a bike if you have larger and heavier tires on it.

What kit are you looking to purchase?

As far as the primary, you will have to remove the clutch cover to expose the clutches. On the primary you will change the spring and some kits come with flyweights that you will have to change.


The secondary is another animal all together. In it you will change the spring, which takes a special tool to take the clutch apart. Also, if your bike has EBS, you can change the helix, which helps with the timing of the clutches as far as backshifting and other engagement issues.

Not sure what i need really, im gona go with some 27 or 28 inch tires soon i hope.

[racer37l]

Ok, there are several good kits on the market. I wll suggest that you give the manufacturers a call to tell them how you intend to use your machine. They can then reccomend the best kit for your application.

Bumping up just one tire size, you may only need a primary spring, as I'm using currently. However, your riding style and how your bike is equipped will determine what kit you will need. So, if you plan on any upgrades, be sure to tell them what you plan to do.

[jrp]

Originally Posted by jd96425

Not sure what i need really, im gona go with some 27 or 28 inch tires soon i hope.

Be sure you talk to a tech before ordering a std off the shelf kit. various combinations of springs & weights create drastically different results. The stock prepackaged kit may not give you the results you want. tell them where & how you ride & what mods you made, & what power band changes you're looking for. otherwise you may go through 3 diff kits before you find the one that works best for you.
It isn't a brand difference, its matching the springs & weights to your riding style. Tire size is only one small factor involved. The exact same machine, same tires, same rider; would need different springs/weights depending on whether its used in deep mud, hard packed trails, or sand dunes; at sea level , at 4000 ft or at 10,000 ft.
the prepackaged kits are a compromise that will fit most people in most places. they are not the best selection for your specific needs. for the same price you can get the specific springs & weights that fit your specific needs.
Hope that makes sense

[jd96425]

Originally Posted by jrp

Be sure you talk to a tech before ordering a std off the shelf kit. various combinations of springs & weights create drastically different results. The stock prepackaged kit may not give you the results you want. tell them where & how you ride & what mods you made, & what power band changes you're looking for. otherwise you may go through 3 diff kits before you find the one that works best for you.
It isn't a brand difference, its matching the springs & weights to your riding style. Tire size is only one small factor involved. The exact same machine, same tires, same rider; would need different springs/weights depending on whether its used in deep mud, hard packed trails, or sand dunes; at sea level , at 4000 ft or at 10,000 ft.
the prepackaged kits are a compromise that will fit most people in most places. they are not the best selection for your specific needs. for the same price you can get the specific springs & weights that fit your specific needs.
Hope that makes sense

Makes perfect sense, thanks for all your help. I will def call and order.

[IndyRed800]

Most common kits I have seen ordered on this forum are from EPI, Heel Clicker, Dalton, and my choice will be QSC.

It seems some members have been through several clutch kits to finally settle on a QSC MudPro Clutch Kit.

It seems members with the Heelclicker were constantly adjusted the weights on the primary clutch and never seemed to be satisfied. Most never indicated a bad experience with either of the mentioned companies but many agreed if you own a Polaris to go with the QSC MudPro and I'm going to go that way in the spring when I install larger tires.