Apex GT gearing and clutching: Looking for help

[pgreenlaw]

I have a 08 Yamaha Apex GT. I love it. Like every other sled all of us buy, with in a year. We should have bought their faster one. I have been thinking of going down one on my gear ratio for more top end and a clutch kit to get out of the hole faster. I have one tech who has done this and states he should have never done it. He said its great on Ice and lakes but to fast in the trails. I dont know how true this is As I think I am a more aggressive rider than him. But still my wife thinks I will die on a sled. I am in no hurry to prove her right. Has anyone ever done this and are happier with the performance?
Thanks,
pgreenlaw

 

[arcticace]

There is some to be gained with clutching, but stock clutching is very close. If you have to be first clutch kit(ulmers stage 2 or drag n flies from heelclicker) both kits work well in my opinion. Ulmers stage 2 comes with the top gear too. I have buddys running turbo's and superchargers in the trail so I cant see a clutch kit as being to much for trail. I personally have kept my 06 gt stock, but will put a clutch kit on after this year, probably ulmer's. Hope this helps.

 

[ctp1528]

I have the heelklicker 2 speeds and 23 gear . Turk helped me out with setup he feels the 2speed is better then drag and flys . I have been running the 2speeds since my 2000 sxr700. Greatkit and a little cheaper.My 05 rx1 is awesome just put them on my 09 apex gt and feel the change need to fine tune alittle which is pretty easy.

 

[charlie]

i have 23 top gear and a ullmar kit thats the way to go in my eyes ans air box mod