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Mr.Xc
12-17-2005, 03:12 PM
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When testing for full shift on the primary clutch how far (distance) should I travel at WOT to get an accurate result? 100yds, 500yds or 1/4mi ????
Thanks

hillpounder
12-17-2005, 04:21 PM
Full shift would mean absolute top speed, how far would it take to get there? How far up the primary the belt climbs is mainly a funtion of gearing and the engines ability to pull that gearing. Factory gearing is usually slightly tall so rarely would the belt reach the top.

Mr.Xc
12-17-2005, 09:05 PM
Thanks hillpounder, I was doing some testing today of clutch comonent combos and decided to draw that line on the face of the primary. After a few runs out the yard(aprox 200yds) it would leave the last 3/4 to 1" of the line at the outer edge of the face. Sled ran strong at 8000 r's but I developed some heat in the secondary clutch that puzzles me. Time to do some more homework on secondary springs I guess.
Thanks & good riding.