My Upgrade Combination Review

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Just got back from a frigid two day ride. Temps as low as -15f.
Due to some belt blowing issues last year and a clutch feel that was not as smooth as advertised, I decided to make some changes based on some assistance by several great vendors and others on TY. Unfortunately, or, fortunately, I got the power bug too and did everything at once.

TD Powertrail with suggested Dalton QAY Weights at 77grams. While their was some back and forth on another post comparing different tunes, I chose Bens because of all of the real world testing and great customer service.
Result: As advertised ....exactly. Smooth as silk but very powerful. No issues at -15 wot on very long fast trail. The sound of the SQ exhaust is a very nice low tone with a nice rasp when you throttle down. Very docile around the parking lot but very nice sound at trail speeds without being obnoxious at all.

TPI orange spring primary and secondary installed as recommended. 33/35 helix. TPI rollers. No shims.
Replaced all primary rollers also as one was bad so just assumed it would be smart to do so and start fresh.

This combination ran exceptionally. Very powerful. Low smooth engagement with seemingly endless pull. More snap off the corners and easy to run through twisty trails and launch off the occasional hill top etc. so far very happy.

Only issue is The recall rpm was 9225. I never hit rev limiter. There is a post that I believe stated 9150 to 9200 recall was actually 8900 to 9000 which was recommended. So I believe I am a touch high. I have Dalton Weights full. Should I make an adjustment. If so where and what to focus on?
 
Thanks for your review... Leave it revving 9000rpm that gives best response and power.
Very happy you love your powertrail / td super quiet setup!

Recall at 9200rpm is normal even 9300 rpm is ok.

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What belt are you using ? Ran the gate all last year no issues ,tried a xs825 only made it 25 miles and i have the basic same set up as you .The 33/35 does help the motor rev but i'm going to try the stk. 35 now with more power as the motor needs to be loaded .
 
How do you recall rpm or do you have a aftermarket gauge?
 
How do you recall rpm or do you have a aftermarket gauge?
If rpm is on left side ,hold down on top left button ,till it shows top rpm .If you shut the sled off it resets .
 
Thanks for your review... Leave it revving 9000rpm that gives best response and power.
Very happy you love your powertrail / td super quiet setup!

Recall at 9200rpm is normal even 9300 rpm is ok.

Sent from my SM-N950W using Tapatalk
Thanks Ben just wanted to be sure.

Thanks to Lon also who is also very helpful and sells you his experience with his products.
 
What belt are you using ? Ran the gate all last year no issues ,tried a xs825 only made it 25 miles and i have the basic same set up as you .The 33/35 does help the motor rev but i'm going to try the stk. 35 now with more power as the motor needs to be loaded .

Stock jp
 
Sweet I was wondering how you can check your wide open rpm without dying
Come to an idle ,don't shut the sled off ,if your using the tack on the left side ,just hold the left top button in till it shows .
 
Ditch the 33/35 ,put the 35 back in and you''ll see a difference .the 33/35 works with a stk.SW. the 35 seems better with a tuned SW.
 
What belt are you using ? Ran the gate all last year no issues ,tried a xs825 only made it 25 miles and i have the basic same set up as you .The 33/35 does help the motor rev but i'm going to try the stk. 35 now with more power as the motor needs to be loaded .


just ran xs825 for 350 miles including some 660-1000' runs on max spool 17'
 
Just got back from a frigid two day ride. Temps as low as -15f.
Due to some belt blowing issues last year and a clutch feel that was not as smooth as advertised, I decided to make some changes based on some assistance by several great vendors and others on TY. Unfortunately, or, fortunately, I got the power bug too and did everything at once.

TD Powertrail with suggested Dalton QAY Weights at 77grams. While their was some back and forth on another post comparing different tunes, I chose Bens because of all of the real world testing and great customer service.
Result: As advertised ....exactly. Smooth as silk but very powerful. No issues at -15 wot on very long fast trail. The sound of the SQ exhaust is a very nice low tone with a nice rasp when you throttle down. Very docile around the parking lot but very nice sound at trail speeds without being obnoxious at all.

TPI orange spring primary and secondary installed as recommended. 33/35 helix. TPI rollers. No shims.
Replaced all primary rollers also as one was bad so just assumed it would be smart to do so and start fresh.

This combination ran exceptionally. Very powerful. Low smooth engagement with seemingly endless pull. More snap off the corners and easy to run through twisty trails and launch off the occasional hill top etc. so far very happy.

Only issue is The recall rpm was 9225. I never hit rev limiter. There is a post that I believe stated 9150 to 9200 recall was actually 8900 to 9000 which was recommended. So I believe I am a touch high. I have Dalton Weights full. Should I make an adjustment. If so where and what to focus on?


3-3 or 6-1? qay's with which slugs loaded how?

like your results AND your rpms!
 
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Ditch the 33/35 ,put the 35 back in and you''ll see a difference .the 33/35 works with a stk.SW. the 35 seems better with a tuned SW.
in what way?
 
3-3 or 6-1? qay's with which slugs loaded how?

like your results AND your rpms!

It was the stock equivalent but I do not have it in front of me. The chamber is full. 3/4", 3/8" 5/8 ", totaling 77grams.
 
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