Even when you think you've done everything, there is always room for more. You might have great horsepower and perfect snowmobile suspension, or tuned your clutches exactly to your liking. Within those clutches exists a hidden horsepower offering superior performance.

First, see how much clearance you have between the clutch sheaves and the drive belt. If there is excess, it will reduce your acceleration and top speed. This variance can be seen when two identical new sleds race and one is faster than the other.

To check your clearance, slide the drive belt to one side of the clutch shaft. Slide a feeler gauge between the sheave and the side of the belt. Ideally you should have a clearance of .010"to .020"at the max. This perfect range is even more important than the setting you might have for your snowmobile suspension.

Mark once, measure twice. Take these measurements again with a new belt if your clearance does not fall within this specific range. There's no need to mess around with the clutch if your only issue is a worn drive belt.

In order to adjust the clearance, remove the spider and either add or subtract shims as you need to. Check your dealer for more shims if you need them. Special tools for clutch service and spider removal are also available, as well as those for snowmobile suspension.

Another factor of snowmobile performance is clutching system cleanliness. When clean, clutch sheaves grab the belt best. Often times oil, grease, gasoline, rubber build-up, or even mold cause slippage and decrease your power.

Alcohol, petroleum, cleaning solvents, and other chemical-based products should never be used to clean belts and clutches, as they cause even greater slippage. To combat rubber build-up, use steel wool to scrub the area as well as you can. Wash the clutch faces in the hottest soapy water possible, and then wipe or air blow dry.

Use 180-grit sandpaper for particularly stubborn areas, while taking care to prevent forming low spots. Follow the same procedures listed above to remove contaminates, only this time using a medium to soft bristle brush. Don't forget to clean the clutch compartment, too.

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It'sofficially the middle of the summer. And that means we are exactly "halfway" to snowmobiling season! Maybe this year you can be ready, by conducting your maintenance now!

Do a quick mental review of how your snowmobile preformed last season. Did you notice any slipping in your snowmobile's performance by the time you made your last run? Any good season will cause some wear and tear on your snowmobile. Chances are your machine is ready for a tune up, especially if your snowmobile is already a few years old, or was purchased used.

And so a performance checklist is in order. There are many factors that can contribute to a downgrade in snowmobile performance. For the purpose of this article, we'll discuss one of the main factors that should be in everyone's performance checklist: clutching.

If your snowmobile experienced clutching problems that affect your snowmobile suspension parts, you may need to do a thorough inspection of the clutch. The components that make up the clutch can wear down. A clutch system will start to show wear and tear around the engine.

Fortunately, preventative maintenance can keep problems at bay. This keeps snowmobile suspension parts safe from damage. And what some people don't know is that much of the maintenance can be done at home.

You can begin by taking apart the pulleys on your system and checking them out. Check the alignment of the clutch while you are at it. Professionals can help you know what you are looking at if you are not sure what kind of condition your pulleys are in. Professionals can also double check work to make sure snowmobile suspension parts are in order.

As part of your inspection, you will need to clear your snowmobile's pulleys of any debris. A natural build up of dirt and grime can be found if your machine is driven aggressively. Excessive dirt can potentially shut down a clutch system.

Before cleaning the pulley, take the belt off so that it does not come into contact with any cleaning solution. Once that is done, you can use an acetone cleanser to free your machine from excessive grime. Now you are on your way to having a fully maintained snowmobile. This upcoming season you will be prepared!

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Unfamiliar with equipment, newbies often have a dealer service their snowmobiles. While convenient in some ways, it isn't the only route. You may find that there are a lot of things you can accomplish right in your own backyard.

Knowing whether you should try installing your snowmobile shocks yourself depends on how comfortable you feel using tools. New shocks ought to bolt right onto the frame of your snowmobile without any modifications, using only basic hand tools. If this prospect makes you nervous, you may want to take your machine to the dealer.

Read the instructions manual completely through first if you decide to do the installation yourself. This will ensure that you know your game plan. It will also keep you prepared for something that might otherwise have come as a surprise, such as using a certain tool you must borrow from a friend.

Each brand and model of snowmobile shocks is unique. Specific instructions regarding the type you are working with are found either in the manual or an insert along with your new shocks. Follow them closely. Fox FLOAT air shocks, for example, may follow a different set of rules as they use air as a spring force instead of the usual steel or titanium.

Bolt your shocks into the frame as instructed in the enclosed manual. Once that's done, jack up the front skis of your snowmobile to change the air pressure. Look for recommended settings and try out the one you think will work best.

Setting for air pressure should be between 50 to 150 pounds. Resetting your shock's pressure is something you may have to do often, so become familiar with how it is done. When the outside air temperature changes by over 30 degrees you will also need to reset your shock's pressure setting.

Take your snowmobile out for a ride and test the shocks. If your snow machine bottoms or rolls too much, increase the pressure; decrease if it feels too harsh or stiff. Make these adjustments in 5-pound increments.

Keep your snowmobile shocks well maintained after installation. Check the air pressure at least once a month, and have the air sleeve maintained once a year. Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles also requires performing a full shock rebuild.

At Zebroz Racing, we are dedicated to making sure you're outdoors having fun with a smooth ride by offering ATV shocks, snowmobile shocks, ATV suspension, and snowmobile suspension fitting brands like Arctic Cat, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Polaris, Suzuki, Yamaha, can-am, and DRR ATV.