Ball bearing vs arm style lockup advantage between

[lms1977]

I'm going to try and put my 535 together over winter and I am debating about putting a lockup in as well.

 

I kinda would like to keep the stock side cover on just cause I like the look.

 

I'm not one who will be changing the weights / balls out etc with the clutch once I get it to where it works I'm done playing with it!!!

 

So what are the advantages and disadvantages to both of these?

 

Thanks

[possum]

slingshot style can hold more power as well.

[locogato11283]

slingshot style can hold more power as well.

 

I suppose you've got proof of this?

[trickedcarbine]

Slingers have their advantages that is for sure and I definitely think that it would be the hot ticket for a guy like you. The extra mass works like added flywheel weight would for the Gncc guys. I love the slingshot, but someone needs to come up with a good quick change cover for drag guys to use them, but they are perfect for the trail guys

[trickedcarbine]

 

 

I suppose you've got proof of this?

There are a few builders who have made that same claim though.... Not just slingshot manufacturers

[AKheathen]

couldn't you mod the stock cover with a plexi lense? isn't someone making a quick-change kit?

[Paulie B]

Can you use stock springs with a slingshot and still trail ride?

[Surfrjag]

Yes you can paulie and you better have a pancake bearing

[Paulie B]

Every 2 stroke motor with a clutch should have a bearing there lol

Yes you can paulie and you better have a pancake bearing

Every 2 stroke with a clutch should have that extra bearing. Thanks Justin. I think I'm at the point to where I need a slingshot.

I just didn't want to spend the money if I can't ride the other 99% of the time I'm not racing.

Edited November 16, 2012 by Paulie B

[trickedcarbine]

Slingshot, there is a little info in the clutch tuning thread on them in drag section. I always reccomend a lock up. Even if it's not nesaccary power wise..... I still prefer soft springs for easy pull and a lock up allows you to do just that.

[Nightmare]

Which one for drag only?

 

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[lms1977]

Thanks guys I guess I'll add one of these to the list looks like the slingshot will work fine for me

[dirtydownunder]

i run a sling shot with half the balls and stock springs. been fine so far.

[Paulie B]

Thanks guys I guess I'll add one of these to the list looks like the slingshot will work fine for me

What set-up are you running now? Do you think it's slipping?

[AKheathen]

i run a sling shot with half the balls and stock springs. been fine so far.

i'm curious, too, how the pull is compared to the arm setup i have. just hard as hell to pull it at high trans rpm, but works just fine in the woods for me