Worth clutching?

[yamaracer18]

Is it really worth clutching my xtx? how much will I gain over stock? will it still snap out of the hole like it does now? thinking of schmidt brothers racing stage 2

 

[shadow44]

Clutching a Nytro...whether it be an XTX, RTX or std model, makes a big difference...but it depends on what you are clutching for...most kits really help out the bottom end and mid range punch of the sled. Some kits use different rollers ( like the kit you are looking at ) to help get rid of the Nytros harsh engagement...it makes a noticable difference and will come out of the hole better..plus you'll notice the midrange as well.

 

[natedawgedog]

Clutching a Nytro...whether it be an XTX, RTX or std model, makes a big difference...but it depends on what you are clutching for...most kits really help out the bottom end and mid range punch of the sled. Some kits use different rollers ( like the kit you are looking at ) to help get rid of the Nytros harsh engagement...it makes a noticable difference and will come out of the hole better..plus you'll notice the midrange as well.

x2... like shaddow said, my sled was stock 2 winters ago and I was 4-5 sled lengths slower on bottom and midrange than I am now. without clutching you are not able to get all the power out of this engine to the track.

 

[yox185]

There isn't a sled made that doesn't benefit from a good clutch kit.

 

[Apex2006]

There isn't a sled made that doesn't benefit from a good clutch kit.

Agreed!! I have Ulmer's stage 1 kit and it walks away from my son's FX out of the hole and has a strong up-shift. Prior to the kit they were pretty even.

 

[birkebeiner]

I installed the Schmidt Bros stage II clutch kit last winter on my '09 XTX, and WHAT a difference. Most importantly it helps the, as shadow44 points out, the harsh engagement. It pulls away soooo much more smoothly now and you get a lot better pull in the low and mid range, even better trottle response. Worth every penny!

 

[zeke66]

There isn't a sled made that doesn't benefit from a good clutch kit.

Agreed!! I have Ulmer's stage 1 kit and it walks away from my son's FX out of the hole and has a strong up-shift. Prior to the kit they were pretty even.

Same here, Ulmers Stage 1 and it's a different animal out of the hole.

 

[yamaracer18]

will i loose anything on the top end?

 

[shadow44]

you shouldn't...but clutching is a compramise..you can't have it all lol. The nice thing about SB kits is they use stock weights which seem to pull better top end than aftermarket weights.

 

[zeke66]

will i loose anything on the top end?

95% of my riding in upstate NY is trail riding and goat paths in the woods. We hit very few open areas/lakes where I can mash it.

I will say, my one buddy I ride with has a 2009 (or 2010 can't remember )XRS 800 and I stay with him up to about 80 and then he slowly walks away. Before the clutch kit, he would have me out of the hole. The other guy I ride with has a 600 ETEC and he gets left in the dust but, even with the stock clutch it was like that.

 

[sheetwright]

You could always machine the clutch for over drive while you do the clutch kit. This will get that last bit out of her at the top also

 

[Schlick55]

Just going to 14.5mm rollers take care of the harsh engagement from stock. I played with springs last year after I did rollers and found a Y-P-Y spring, it has a little more spring rate and a bit less preload.

 

[Dodge Ram]

Clutching

I bought the SB kit. It was an easy install and I really did take the engagement jerk out of it. I rode it around the grass and what a difference. I can't wait to ride it this season. Buy their kit and you will be happy. I am so far. I did the stage 2 since I ditch bang.

 

[mtotguy]

I picked up 2-3 MPG when I installed a Schmidt Bros. kit on my RTX.

 

[kingedwards99]

I have d&f, Super Rats (for sale) and i have ulmers stage 1 kit! I am just wondering if SB use the same springs and helix cut as ulmers kit minus the super tip weights, acutually havent really tried the ulmer kit but i have these items? Does anyone know the helix and springs used in the sb kit are they the same? I cant remeber Ulmers kit springs and helix but i have them. Just dont want to buy stuff i already have.