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ArcticJunkie

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• Mar 26, 2010

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I've got a 09 M8 HCR with about a 1000 miles on it. I'm thinking of getting my crank shaved. I can get that shaved, welded, and balanced for around 400 bucks. He takes off about a pound. But here is my other option I can get a rebilt '10 crank for 500 bucks n they are like 3 or 4 pounds lighter. I've been told that they fit. But then I would probably get that welded and balanced before I put it in. What do you guys think I should do. I'm kinda leaning to the '10 cause then I could always sell mine n get some money back :face-icon-small-hah

 

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• Mar 26, 2010

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????

How are you getting a rebuilt one? do you have a core? To get one from cat rebuilt you have to have a core of same crank.

 

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• Mar 26, 2010

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I was never told that I needed one so thats what I'm going by i guess? mmsports I know that you guys build a lot of these sleds what do you think?

 

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Light weight crank.

Speedwerx has a light weight crank if that is what you are after but if you are doing it to make your current better spend your money somewhere that will better benefit you. Porting,Pipe light weight parts you crank is solid and does not need beefed up.

 

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What would be the point of a the new crank?

 

backcountryislife

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WAY better places to put your money on the M8.

 

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• Mar 27, 2010

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Yeah I'm kinda confused too. Why would you want to do that? If its performance you want then go turbo or at least a pipe set up. Or just sink $500 bucks into your clutches and you will get way more performance for your buck. You could try teflon coating the hood and skis for less snow and wind resistance while your at it LOL!!! Sorry but it had to be said. LOL!!

 

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• Mar 28, 2010

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Im with mm sports unless you are racing I wouldnt mess with the crank there are better places to spend money without compromising durability.

 

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• Mar 29, 2010

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M8 more power

I put the D&D kit in mine, got the 165hp from it. Works well. And very reasonal.

 

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• Mar 30, 2010

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I have a speedwerx pipe, rktek head, porting, and bd box. I'm looking for some more power. I drove my buddies '10 M8 and just liked how much faster it reved and got into the power it seemed with the lighter crank so thats why I was looking in to that. I know one of you said a turbo n man would I love that but there a lil spendy n I don't know how good that would work for riding here in MN and out west.