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Glamis400ex
04-29-2003, 12:17 PM
Hey fella's,

I just ordered a 416 kit from C&D Racing, and Colby talked me into a Sparks 8 plate clutch with HD springs, instead of just getting heavier springs. Just wondering what you all think about these clutches...any good?

Glamis
Castor-426ex
04-29-2003, 12:18 PM
mine rocks

its a ***** to get adjusted properly....but it def grabs a whole lot better:D :D
Glamis400ex
04-29-2003, 12:23 PM
Whats so hard about ajusting a clutch? You mean the pull from the cable???:confused:

Glamis
Castor-426ex
04-29-2003, 12:25 PM
mines touchy.....

if you dont give it just enough freeplay it wont shift right

and if you give it too much well ya know


the in between is kinda hard to find on mine for some reason
Dune Surfer
04-29-2003, 12:38 PM
Originally posted by Glamis400ex
Hey fella's,

I just ordered a 416 kit from C&D Racing, and Colby talked me into a Sparks 8 plate clutch with HD springs, instead of just getting heavier springs. Just wondering what you all think about these clutches...any good?

Glamis

Is your clutch slipping?
Glamis400ex
04-29-2003, 12:49 PM
well, it's a 99 and last time out with you, I wasn't feeling a positive shift and was miss shifting alot....ie: I would pull up on the shifter, I thought it went into gear, release, no go and try again, sometimes 3 times to get it to shift.

Colby said it was a good set up due to the added power...hell, I don't know, I just had my credit card out and said sure, why not...:eek:

P.S....you wanna help me with that too Dune Surfer...:eek: :eek2:;)

Glamis
04-29-2003, 01:10 PM
this is what ya need right here along with a hinson basket...mine will be here in a few days along with hinson inner and outer pressure plates...and sparks springs
Glamis400ex
04-29-2003, 01:13 PM
I got the HD springs included in the price of $140...If the basket is good, I'll leave it.

Glamis
Dune Surfer
04-29-2003, 01:42 PM
I'll help. But...... Iv'e never done a clutch. You do have a manual ...Right ?
Lets do the motor first, make sure it's good then we can tackle the clutch. Sound good?
Glamis400ex
04-29-2003, 02:44 PM
A-OK big guy. Yes, I do have a manual, quite informative actually..

Glamis
Dune Surfer
04-29-2003, 03:08 PM
I can't wait to tear into your engine Ha Ha Ha. (Evil laugh) Are you going to get the valves done when you get it bored? I would.
GLAMIS GLAMIS GLAMIS GLAMIS GLAMIS GLAMIS GLAMIS GLAMIS
Glamis400ex
04-29-2003, 03:22 PM
Get the valves "done"?? not sure...enlighten me on that one please...

Hey Tony, where should I get the bore done? I was thinking Duncan, they charge $50.

Glamis
Dune Surfer
04-29-2003, 04:00 PM
I would just get it done at Mototech here in Vista. They did mine and did a good job. Fast too. You could wait for weeks at Duncan. As far as the valves go I would have them do a three angle valve job at the same time you get the boring done. Your quad being a 99 I'm sure you need a valve job.. If they dont seal right you will lose performance they could do the seals at the same time. While you have the motor open it would be a good idea to make it like new. Call them and ask what they think. When I took my cylinder to them they wanted to inspect the head also. They did a leak test on it for free and it checked out OK Do a search here for more info on valve jobs.
tony