CRSBear400
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Joined: 6/4/2002
From: Haynesville/Minden, LA
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ORIGINAL: engie Yep...gotta know more about that clutching of yours Cale! What year did they change the transmission gearing on the 500s? I know it's ALOT lower now than it was then but not real sure what year they changed it. Your bike definately leaves VERY hard... Ideally, I can get the clutching right to keep me in the "ho" powerband where it is strong, and then play with gearing in the tranny to get it perfect. I know the high/reverse shifterfork in this bike is SENT, so whenever I decide to actually tear it down and fix it, I'm probably going to put a gearset for high that is within ~15% of low... I'll pm you with my setup if you want to try it. Although I think an upgrade to the new style primary and secondary clutch will have to be done to run the components/setup I have. I think the gearing changed when the body style last changed in '05, because my bike is an '05 and it is lower geared than my buddy's '01. For racing purposes, his (and your's) are probably geared better. Stock, mine topped out at 58 mph on flat pavement. His would reach about 62 mph. But, mine feels like it is stronger out of the hole and will reach top speed quicker. But, his feels a little stronger in the mid range. I think with your factory gearing, tire size will be essential to getting the most potential out of your gearing/clutching. For pit racing, mine feels faster and pulls better with 28's - 29.5's. Yours would probably fair better with 27's to help keep it in the meat of the power. Also, a common problem with any Polaris is that they leak around the seal behind the primary on the cvt backing plate. A small bead of silicon under the lip of the seal will solve that problem. Also, the front hubs are prone to leaking fluid and require a lot more maintenence vs the central hilliard design. A conversion to the new style hilliard would be a big improvement IMHO. You would need the diff, electrical connections, prop shaft, axles and possibly the hubs. Good luck with it and let me know if I can help you in anyway. 06Grizzwald, i'm chilled. Maybe I did take your remarks too seriously. Either way, no harm done. I'm on good terms if you are.
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