Hey all, so my cat seems like I have to really rev it up for it to start moving. It drives fine once it’s moving, can usually get it to 85km/h or so. Its good in the mud and water. So what I’ve done so far is, new wet clutch, machined housing, new belt, removed one way bearing, new pads, new wheel bearings all round. One thing to note is that the secondary clutch spring is yellow which Im not sure if it stock or not. Its also the suzuki motor so the secondary doesn’t have the adjustable helix thingy. I’m not looking for more power or top end just more responsive engagement. Thanks
2007 500 slow to engage
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Not sure no tach but I can try to link a video tomorrow. I was just going over my wet clutch shoes invoice and when I ordered the shoes they sent me the ones they said would fit. Now they do fit but the part number says for a 400. Mines a 500. You think that would have something to do with it? Like I said they looked exactly the same and they fit with no strugges but I don’t know if the thickness in fibres on the shoes are different or something like that. Again guys thanks for your help on this
From what I've read the yellow spring sounds like it's probably a dalton and an after market spring. but that won't change your engagement. Secondary spring only changes shift-out and back-shift of the transmission based on load on the driveline, if there is alot of load the secondary stays shut longer keeping you in a lower gear etc. The yellow spring probably isn't stock but isn't the issue you are chasing.
Where did you order the wet clutch shoes from?
What doorfx said, you can buy a cheap tach for about $45 from most shops, I got mine through a dealers generic parts supplier, it looks exactly like this $7 one from wish.com now I wouldn't recommend getting anything from wish.com if you want it this year, but this is essentially what you are looking for, single wire, no batteries, fully sealed unit. Mine has been on my machine for 10 years now and not failed me yet, been under water, abused hit with stuff, pressure washed etc.
Here is a moose one from Revco
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Running a carbureted machine I couldn't imagine not having a Tach and an easy adjust PMS screw anymore, -10c I turn my pms out a bit for more fuel, 0c I start closing it up a bit, +10c close it a bit more. I can make trail side adjustments based off tach RPM +/- 10 rpm. makes a big difference in getting the most out of my 400. the hardest part about getting dealing with it is all the first degree burns on my hand from the cylinder. I can even adjust for elevation.
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Where did you order the wet clutch shoes from?
What doorfx said, you can buy a cheap tach for about $45 from most shops, I got mine through a dealers generic parts supplier, it looks exactly like this $7 one from wish.com now I wouldn't recommend getting anything from wish.com if you want it this year, but this is essentially what you are looking for, single wire, no batteries, fully sealed unit. Mine has been on my machine for 10 years now and not failed me yet, been under water, abused hit with stuff, pressure washed etc.
Here is a moose one from Revco
Moose Hour Meter with Tachometer
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Running a carbureted machine I couldn't imagine not having a Tach and an easy adjust PMS screw anymore, -10c I turn my pms out a bit for more fuel, 0c I start closing it up a bit, +10c close it a bit more. I can make trail side adjustments based off tach RPM +/- 10 rpm. makes a big difference in getting the most out of my 400. the hardest part about getting dealing with it is all the first degree burns on my hand from the cylinder. I can even adjust for elevation.
Thanks man, okay so we’ll eliminate that it could be the secondary. I ordered the wet clutch from cyclesrus and the brand is CRU. It was just the shoes so I reused the springs. I should mentiin that when I had the housing machined they took .020 off. I pretty sure I’m within specs, the guy at the machine shop said I cant do it again.
Next I ordered a tach, and let see if we can nail this down.
Next I ordered a tach, and let see if we can nail this down.
I've done a bit of sniffing around on the wet clutch springs. sounds like the blue springs may not be original to the 500, I've read a few guys have them in the 700s and 1000s. If the springs are a bit stiffer on your wet clutch it could be delaying your engagement rpm. When it does finally engage does it engage hard and lurch?
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