The General does however need a kit if you go with larger tires, ride at high elevation or sand. I had my own temporary fix too but I always said it was a temp fix. The kit is adjustable, making it possible to optimize the clutch calibration for different tire sizes and situations. Improved acceleration, back shifting, and belt performance. This version has different shift requirements for optimum performance. If you bought either kit and wanted to convert it to the other, you will simply buy a different secondary spring from us and then follow the other models instructions in the back of your instructions.
This adjustable kit was designed for use in these vehicles, and has a flyweight version designed for this application. With this clutch kit the set up manual tells you how to set it up for different applications if you change later. The flyweights are adjustable for mass. Improved acceleration, back shifting, and belt performance. The Flyweight version in this kit is specific to this kit. Well that created a new problem and that is, dirt gets under the large contact patch of the square puck and acts like sand paper and is wearing the surface on the clutch down very fast.
The kit is adjustable, making it possible to optimize the clutch calibration for different tire sizes and situations. Throw on bigger tires, added weight or a change in elevation and you'll see a noticeable decrease in performance. Lots of info out there trying to explain why and I personally was giving my. With the Rev1 Clutch Kit, you can fine tune your factory clutch to match your riding style. Rev1 provides for even more adjustability through the clutch arms with three different weight locations, with weights as low as 0. Enter your name: optional Enter the code below: This product hasn't received any reviews yet. So if you are leaving it stock meaning tires, you do not ride at high elevations or do not ride in sand like duning etc then no need for the kit or any kit.
Any final drive gearing change has effect on rate of shift and clutch calibration. Anyway when you couple the bad calibration along with the spring binding it caused this. A stock clutch is designed to work just good enough to get you through tame terrain. Whether for work or play, you can achieve maximum throttle response, reduced belt and clutch slippage, improved low to midrange engagement, and increased rpms - even when you're powering through the peanut butter mud of the south! This secondary clutch is totally different than previous year models and previous year model clutches can't be fitted to the 2016 model due to a different transmission shaft. The fact that the kit can be adjusted simply means that if you later change tire size or situation that you will not have to purchase another clutch kit version as long as it is the same vehicle the kit is described for. The sooner you put these in the better you are due to wearing out the surface very fast ruining your clutch. With this clutch kit the set up manual tells you how to set it up for different applications if you change later.
Each kit comes preassembled and weighted for Phase 1 of improvements. This adjustable kit was designed for use in these vehicles, and has a flyweight version designed for this application. The General still has the same square pucks in the secondary and really should be replaced with the round to make the secondary clutch last longer. So not only does the Dalton fix that but gives you the adjustability to calibrate the clutch for maximum performance in a totally stock vehicle as well as one that has weight added or larger tires, duning, high elevation etc. All 2016-19 Dalton kits are coming with a composite thrust washers that goes between the flyweights and sides of the spider in the primary.
This version has different shift requirements for optimum performance. Also, the 16 models are different as far as tuning goes, don't assume it will react the way your earlier year model has in the past. More info visit them at:. We have to replace them made from the same material our smaller ones for the order clutches are made from. This kit is for the standard two seat version final drive gearing, etc. Only one kit for these vehicles and they are adjustable for various tire sizes. Which Clutch Kit is Right For You? Follow instructions on each page for the warranty or return process.
Each replacement part carries a 3-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Dalton is adding a slippery washer that goes on top of the spring between the spring and what used to be called the dampener but now called the secondary spider. The 16 900 simply does not have a good clutch calibration in it from Polaris. Because both vehicles have the lower gear ratio in the transmission and there is set ups for both vehicles in the kits. Parts may include but are not limited to: heim joints, tie rod ends, ball joints, seal kits, drive belts, wheel bearings, brake lines, bushings, and brake pads. Never run this kit without the slippery washer in place the calibration will be off and this makes the clutch more efficient too. Write a headline for your review here: Write your review here: Your email: We promise to never spam you, and just use your email address to identify you as a valid customer.
Rev1 provides for even more adjustability through the clutch arms with three different weight locations, with weights as low as 0. A stock clutch is designed to work just good enough to get you through tame terrain. . The clutches might vary slightly from year to year, but they all operate basically the same. All of these clutch kits are coming with primary springs, secondary springs, billet helixes, adjustable flyweights, the polymer thrust washers and slipper washer for the spring. The Sparks Racing Performance Clutch Kit is designed to fit the needs of any racer or enthusiast because we custom tailor the clutch kit configuration to fit the needs of your specific car.