Lack of Low End Power
Lack of Low End Power
My buddies 80 LF doesnt seem to have much low end power. But has plenty of top end. His brothers 81 440 Trailfire can beat it off the line.
We tightened the secondary an additional 1/4 turn. Installed a new purple spring in the primary last year. Also has picks in the track.
But he is still running premix and oil injection. Would this cause any of the low end problems?
I was thinking possible gearing issues.....
What are your guys thoughts?????
We tightened the secondary an additional 1/4 turn. Installed a new purple spring in the primary last year. Also has picks in the track.
But he is still running premix and oil injection. Would this cause any of the low end problems?
I was thinking possible gearing issues.....
What are your guys thoughts?????
Eric A.
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Where is the belt sitting in the secondary Eric at? Below, above or flush on the sheaves?
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
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1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
Lack of Low End Power
Just above the sheaves...
Eric A.
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Lack of Low End Power
Thanks for the replys!
He will have a few things to consider now.
What is the recommended gearing? I have a ton of gears and chains.....
He will have a few things to consider now.
What is the recommended gearing? I have a ton of gears and chains.....
Eric A.
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What should the stock gears be??
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22/39 git er done!!
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
Lack of Low End Power
Thanks Paul!
Is there differences in the chains? I havent paid too close attention to them.
Is there differences in the chains? I havent paid too close attention to them.
Eric A.
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I thought 80 and 81 had 22/35 66 factory installed, and 21/39 68 in 82.
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22/39 is a common gear package, I would have to look in the manual. Several gears are available with different chains.
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1982 Liquifire 440
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Thats what the tech manual claims. The 80 I am working on now has the 22/39 so who knows.
Was it optional when you ordered a new Liquifire? Or did you get the factory installed set, and swap them out after delivery?
Was it optional when you ordered a new Liquifire? Or did you get the factory installed set, and swap them out after delivery?
Lack of Low End Power
Thanks for all the great info!
Eric A.
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Well my buddy tore into his chain case today and found that the chain was loose and there was no oil left...
Not sure where the oil went either...no signs of any leaks...
He also was running a 35 tooth gear along with the 22.
We decided to switch it back to stock and add some oil along with adjusting the chain correctly....
Not sure where the oil went either...no signs of any leaks...
He also was running a 35 tooth gear along with the 22.
We decided to switch it back to stock and add some oil along with adjusting the chain correctly....
Eric A.
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Eric, whats the outside temp where you are & at the time when you've been working on the sled?? If it's above +30 deg. you might have to change the main jets, the 80 liquifires are very temp sensitive, when the outside temp goes up & the snow get tacky...
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It has been warmer latley. I was thinking that may be adding to the problem.
Eric A.
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Was this Blake's sled Eric?
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"