04 800 polaris switch back clutching weights - Are agressive weights good for powder, mountain riding? started by Lorduss
	October 20th 2009 at 4:56 AM Post #1
	Lorduss Starting Member 16 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 20th 2009
	as the title says, looking to start from stratch and do a complete clutch overhaull this seasion, Should i go with agressive weights for powder mountain? or just standard ok? im looking for serious pickup and go, up the hill and all over Ive ordered the clutch tuning bible, but looking for a minor head start the sled it sled was allready regeared to 19-39 when the deep lug track got put on 144 if that makes a diff tahnsk Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	October 26th 2009 at 12:26 AM Post #2
	sledfreak139 Sled Junky 368 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 12th 2009 Location: Derry, NH, USA Current Sled: 05 Polaris Switchback 600 2008-2009 Miles: 400
	Here's my understanding, someone correct me if I'm wrong. You have to determine at what RPM your sleds peak power is (for example you might get the most power at 6800 rpms). You will use the weights to make the engine rev no higher than that peak power. heavier weights will reduce max engine RPM, lighter weights will increase its max RPM. The primary spring determines engagement. If you lowered the gear ratio, you made the load on the engine easier, so I THINK you will have to use heavier weights to reduce the max RPM. I'm still learning about clutching too, very complicated, lots of trial and error. I love learning about this stuff, I'm not proud though, If i'm wrong i'm wrong, let me know. 2005 Polaris Switchback 600: SlyDog PowderHound Ski's, SLP Air Box Mod, V-Force 3 Reeds, 144" track fully studded, Powermadd Pivot Riser and 4" block, Polaris Hand guards, Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 26th 2009 at 3:44 AM Post #3
	shortstop20 I NEED SNOW!!!! 3839 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 9th 2004 Location: Stickney, SD, USA Current Sled: '09 Summit XP 800R 154" X 2008-2009 Miles: 400
	What elevation do you ride at? That's the most important thing when clutching a snowmobile. 2009 Ski-Doo Summit XP 800 154" X package - Quick Clickers, Between the Lines Designs Ice Scratchers, Tunnel & Rail Stiffeners Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 30th 2009 at 9:10 PM Post #4
	Lorduss Starting Member 16 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 20th 2009
	Well i have came to realise polaris has some pretty agressive weights on there sleds, so im sticking to stock for now. i can ride out from my house at 6,500 feet and typically up to just under 10K Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 30th 2009 at 11:24 PM  [ Modified October 30th 2009 at 11:24 PM ] Post #5
	shortstop20 I NEED SNOW!!!! 3839 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 9th 2004 Location: Stickney, SD, USA Current Sled: '09 Summit XP 800R 154" X 2008-2009 Miles: 400
	I guess it's a matter of opinion but almost all Polaris sleds from my experience can take 2 grams more weight than they come with from the factory. Here the setup I used to run in my '03 Pro-X 800 144" at that elevation. 10-62 weights for powder, 10-64's for hardpack(spring snow) SLP blue/yellow primary spring Team black secondary spring 62-42.46/58-42.36 helix. Use whatever angle your sled will pull. I had 20-42 gearing for your information. 2009 Ski-Doo Summit XP 800 154" X package - Quick Clickers, Between the Lines Designs Ice Scratchers, Tunnel & Rail Stiffeners Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit