Posts by dallen1059

  • Pedal Commander Settings

    The Pedal Commander DOES have a setting that puts the throttle response back to OEM. As you click through the different modes, there is a position when NONE of them are lit up. This is the position that does NOT modify the throttle position circuitry and makes the throttle go back to OEM settings.

  • Rear Angle drive replacement.......

    i swapped out my angle drive last year. really, no problems, just a PITA to get the new angle drive in there and lined up. My suggestions would be, take the rear wheel off so that when you take the long bolt out that goes through the swing arm and angle drive, you'll be able to push the swing arm aside without disconnecting anything. then use a floor jack to lower the angle drive down when taking out and putting back in. if you don't have a manual, there are two good you tube videos from sam owens about how to align the drive belt and how to adjust its tension. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Good luck! Dave

  • quietest tires

    Well, here is why I'm asking. We do a lot of long distance driving. many times on interstates. at 70 mph, on certain kinds of pavement, with noisy tires, it is very hard to hear when my wife and I are trying to communicate.


    I've noticed that the OEM tires always seem to be fairly quiet on all kinds of pavement, but i replaced my rear tire with a Nitto Invo, and when it hits a certain kind of pavement, it makes a LOT of noise. all the noise comes from the back, the fronts are still quiet.


    so, turning up the radio, etc, does not address the problem. I'm not trying to cover up the noise with more noise, I'm trying to lower the overall background noise

  • quietest tires

    I'm interested in your experiences with tires to replace the OEM's. I am looking for a tire for my 2016 sling that is the quietest as far as road noise. what is your experience?

  • Mysterious Disappearing Clutch Fluid

    I fill up the clutch reservoir with brake fluid and a couple months later it needs more. But, I can't see it leaking anywhere. It is dry under the reservoir, only occasionally do I see a little puddle on the floor under the sling, but when I look at the undercarriage of the sling, I see nothing wet, and no indication of a wet trail of where leaking fluid may be running. Before I tear into it, do any of you have any ideas?


    thanks,


    dave

  • The Ultimate Whine Reducing Plan

    If you have read some of my posts, you know I am obsessed with the famous SS drive train whine. I want to remove it! I have tried EVERYTHING from replacing the angle drive, lube experiments and belt experiments. I have used Royal Purple and Redline Heavy Shockproof differential oil in the angle drive. And I tried 100 percent Lucas Heavy Oil Stabilizer in the angle drive as well. I've tried all kinds of experiments with the belt except paint it a different color!


    Finally, i have reduced the whine to a 1. That's on a scale of 1 to 100, 100 being the loudest, it is now a 1. Said another way, I have to listen very closely for a whine, and then have to convince myself that I hear something. Take any of these ideas that work for you, or call B.S. on all of it. I won't be offended. All I know is that this has worked for me.


    Please let me know if you try some and your results. I would be curious.


    1. Start out with a known good angle drive (not abused, worn out, bad bearings, leaking, cracked)


    2. Warm up differential oil by going for a little ride, then let it drain completely.


    3. Replace oil with a 50/50 mix of Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer and Royal Purple 75W-140 differential oil


    4. Check and adjust belt alignment. I know the book says to line it up towards the left side of the pulley. But, I've tried that, and tried lining it up on the right side, too, and have found that all is most quiet when lined up in the MIDDLE of the rear pulley.


    5. Adjust the belt tension. Lift the SS rear wheel off the ground just enough to allow the rear tire to turn. Have no load in the Sling, brake off, in neutral, belt dry, and the belt temp NOT warm (like after riding). It would be best to do this step before your first ride of the day. Sam Owens on You Tube has a really good video of this procedure. Manually deflect the belt midway between the rear pulley and the drive gear at the angle drive. Place 10 pounds of tension to this point, (a gauge is recommended). I have found that the best deflection is 3/4 to slightly less than an inch with ten pounds. (This is NOT the spec from Polaris. Polaris wishes you to run a much tighter belt, but here's what I have found. That belt tightens up as you put load in the sling, and tightens further as you drive it and it gets warm. The fibers in the belt actually contract when warm (the exact opposite from what you would expect)). After riding a little, stop and check the belt. It will be nice and firmly tight.


    6. Completely and thoroughly wash the belt with soap and warm water, getting every tooth on the belt, every tooth on the rear pulley and every tooth on the angle drive gear. Wash off thoroughly with water.


    7. Let dry overnight or longer.


    I did all these 7 things and my drive train noise was much improved. But it wasn't gone. Then I did the following controversial thing:


    8. Again, with the rear wheel off the ground so you can turn it, spray a Dry Lube (I happened to use Liquid Wrench dry lube) along each side of the belt while turning the wheel. Don't spray the center, just the edges.


    After step 8, THAT IS WHEN all remaining whine went away! I have put on almost 3 thousand miles since then, and everything is still quiet as a mouse. It's an absolute pleasure just hearing the engine drone, the sound of the tires on the road, and the wind swishing by my face.


    If you try this, certainly know that you are doing it against some of the specs from Polaris and at your own risk and you may not get the same results as I did. But if you DO decide to try some of this, let me know your results.


    BTW, I also tried dielectric grease on the sides of the belt. This worked, but it also attracted dust and dirt. The dry lube does not and so it is a better idea.


    Dave

  • Drive Belt Cleaning and Noise

    This baffles me. I had a chance this week to REALLY scrub clean my drive belt. When I was done, the famous SS whine was louder than it usually is. I had it down to close to zero (I replaced my angle drive last winter).


    So, just as an experiment, I put a thin coat of dielectric grease on the sides of the belt, and WOW. The whine went away!


    I know that Polaris says to put nothing on the belt, but do you know, is it OK to let the dielectric grease on the belt? Will it do any harm to the belt? Shorten the life, deteriorate it, etc?


    Dave

  • I Changed My Angle Drive!

    First, take off the swingarm bolt nut on the right side. It will be tight...195 ft-lbs. Then, on the left side, you'll have to turn the long bolt counterclockwise. That long bolt is threaded on the left side for about an inch. It is threaded because that is how you adjust the belt position on the rear pulley. You'll need a very large hex socket (I think it is 22mm, but don't remember exactly). Once the bolt is unthreaded (about an inch), then you just pull the bolt out to the left from the swingarm which will release the swingarm and the rear of the angle drive.