2004 Arctic Cat 400 - Clutch Problem

[dolphins13]

i have a 2004 arctic cat 400 4x4 manual with 28 mudlight tires and the clutch is slipping. so i am going to replace the clutch but i dont know which one to buy. is there one that is better than stock for these bigger tires and if so which do you guys prefer. thanks

[oxidized_black]

pm swampcat07, he's the AC Guy here ...

[swampcat07]

PM returned, I pasted here for anyone else who is curious:

I don't have too much experience with manuals but I would see if highlifter or someone else makes better plates. Also I know with the wet clutch in the newer models, the type of oil you run makes a huge diffrence. It does have to be wet clutch safe. I a not sure about your setup or if it is even a wet clutch.

[Earthmover]

What sort of clutch you talking about mate, auto, manual or centrifugal-wet clutch

[catcandu]

On those Suzuki engines many times a simple clutch adjustment will clear up the problem. See attached page from AC service manual.

You will definately need a better clutch running 28" tires on a 400 manual.

[dolphins13]

any suggestion on a better clutch. i have look but cant really find any for a 400 manual. any help would be greatly appreciated.

[catcandu]

Read a forum thread on arctichat.com from a guy running 29.5" tires on a 400 and he liked this clutch kit.

EBC Brakes - Clutch kits

DRC120

DESCRIPTION: Complete DRC Series

FITMENT:

•Arctic Cat

◦400, 2003-2004 - 2x4

◦400, 2003-2008 - 4x4

EBC Brakes EBC COMPLETE CLUTCH KITS from ATVUnlimited Brakes Atv&pos=3

EBC DRC Series Complete Clutch Kit - BikeBandit.com

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EBC DRC Series Clutch Kit DRC120 Suzuki | eBay

Almost forgot, you'll need the CT 006 tool or an equivalent.

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Edited February 5, 2013 by catcandu
added tool link