Well boys,
Today I was on a mission to set the record straight about shiming.Kell a much respected master tried a 1/8 shim and was not satisfied with the results.
I put 1.7 hours on my buggy in tight trails and bush with a 5/16 shim in and I am about ready to say that is close to the best improvement I've made.
A while ago we discussed shimming and I put a 1/8 shim in and hoped people would experiment and improve upon this.Nobody bit!People believed and started marketing this whim but didn't advance in the test mode.(Thanks for thre faith)All buggiers and marketers need now try a 1/4 to 5/16 shim under the sleeve in the secondary clutch for the 25 min it takes to see the gain.The improvement with the corner to corner and staying in the powerband is great.I had the pet monster on two wheels half a dozen times tonight.
Take some time and give it a try.If you don't like it take it out no money lost.I useed exhaust tubing with a 2 1/4 o.d.
If you need more specifics I will scan a pic from my parts manual on exactly where it's suppose to go.Just let me know.
Ken _________________ homemade larger dia. exhaust
aluminum intake unifilter
26inch rears 22inch fronts
itp aluminum rims
milled head, port and polish
5/16 shim in secondary 11gr. sliders
Go ahead try it,don't let fear or stupidity stand in your way
Yea, I would like a pic on where ya put it and how to make it _________________ Throw'n Dirt In SW Missouri!!
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2004 Vision Razor Z2150
Eastside Pipe
Eastside Intake
Royal Purple Synthetic Oil
UNI Air Filter
ITP Mudlite 24's on the Rear
Carlisle 21X7-10 on the Front
Busy yesterday,sorry.Will try to get scanner happening and give picture report today.
Ken _________________ homemade larger dia. exhaust
aluminum intake unifilter
26inch rears 22inch fronts
itp aluminum rims
milled head, port and polish
5/16 shim in secondary 11gr. sliders
Go ahead try it,don't let fear or stupidity stand in your way
Only lets me do 3 pics at a time.Here is some more.
cvt shimming 006.jpg: 3762 Time(s) Viewed, 56.14 KB The clutch unsprung with nut removed
cvt shimming 005.jpg: 3762 Time(s) Viewed, 57.55 KB holding clutch in vise carefully and removing large nut
cvt shimming 004.jpg: 3762 Time(s) Viewed, 43.64 KB You need to remove outer sheave of drive clutch to remove belt. the clutch assembly slides off easily.
_________________ homemade larger dia. exhaust
aluminum intake unifilter
26inch rears 22inch fronts
itp aluminum rims
milled head, port and polish
5/16 shim in secondary 11gr. sliders
Go ahead try it,don't let fear or stupidity stand in your way
Raises your rpms throughout your cvt ratio and increasing your backshift for coming out of corners accelerating.Also increases belt tension for less chance of slippage which I feel keeps the belt cooler.Keeps you engine at higher rpms for hill climbing.
It's a cheap inexpensive mod that I like for my kinda driving and pulling my trailer.It may not be for everyone but it is worth the try.
Ken _________________ homemade larger dia. exhaust
aluminum intake unifilter
26inch rears 22inch fronts
itp aluminum rims
milled head, port and polish
5/16 shim in secondary 11gr. sliders
Go ahead try it,don't let fear or stupidity stand in your way