Getting Smoother Clutch Engagement

[sr12345]

Any tricks to getting smoother clutch engagement, particularly at low speeds? Instead of smoothly engaging, mine seems to grab, which makes things like tight maneuvering, getting unstuck, and graceful starts difficult. To use a manual clutch on a car or motorcycle analogy, instead of engaging like a properly-feathered clutch, my CVT clunks and lurches once upon initial engagement, like with you pop the clutch at mid-to-high RPMs.

Per the tachometer, mine seems to engage between 3500 and 4000 RPM, which is within spec, per my shop manual.

I own several ATVs, and this clutch engagement is definitely different from them. If there are Nytro clutch mods to get a more controllable and smoother initial engagement at lower RPMs, even if this might mean a loss of top end speed or acceleration, I'd be interested.

I was wondering if this harsh clutch engagement is common, and if so, any techniques (besides never slowing below 15 mph) you can suggest. Thanks.

 

[**sj**]

get a set of heelclicker drag n flys...

 

[eightpilot]

Larger diameter rollers will help as well. But they're pricey. so you mine as well get the DnF's

 

[**sj**]

you can also use a weaker primary spring if low speed riding is your goal ...a weaker spring will soften engagement and make low speed driving easier...will also give a flatter feel..

 

[dirkdiggler]

Any tricks to getting smoother clutch engagement, particularly at low speeds? Instead of smoothly engaging, mine seems to grab, which makes things like tight maneuvering, getting unstuck, and graceful starts difficult. To use a manual clutch on a car or motorcycle analogy, instead of engaging like a properly-feathered clutch, my CVT clunks and lurches once upon initial engagement, like with you pop the clutch at mid-to-high RPMs.

Per the tachometer, mine seems to engage between 3500 and 4000 RPM, which is within spec, per my shop manual.

I own several ATVs, and this clutch engagement is definitely different from them. If there are Nytro clutch mods to get a more controllable and smoother initial engagement at lower RPMs, even if this might mean a loss of top end speed or acceleration, I'd be interested.

I was wondering if this harsh clutch engagement is common, and if so, any techniques (besides never slowing below 15 mph) you can suggest. Thanks.

rich at rich motor sports has a Mega Power dial engauge for sale. the Dial is used to lower engagement. it also gives you a very soft roll on type engagement.