Sheeve Service

Posts : 27 Join date : 2013-06-20 Location : Arizona

Guys,

What are the signs for servicing the Sheeve?

I put James’ Sheeve, heavy duty spring, and new belt on about 2000 miles ago. I ride in AZ so there is allot of dust.

Lately when I get near upper 40s MPH (45 – 50) the engine struggles to get to 50.
I have Dyantek FI so i am not hitting the rev limiter.

PS. I did valve adjustment last weekend. Can this be caused by bad valve adjustment?

Rhino starts and run perfect otherwise. It just does not have the same gitty up it used to have.
I want to get some ideas before I start tearing in to things.

Another question, lately I can smell oil in the cab. I have no oil leaks. I saw James’ crank case breather mod video, I am going to do the mod. Is oil smell related to oil getting in to the air box?

thanks

Posts : 119 Join date : 2013-03-11 Location : IDAHO

I would do a full service on the rhino 2000 miles in the dirt is a lot no one is here they are riding in W.V. on the forum ride.

Subject: Re: Sheeve Service Sat Oct 05, 2013 7:39 pm

I would agree with John and measure the width of the belt to!

Posts : 194 Join date : 2013-03-21 Location : Calgary CAN

Time to service the primary and secondary for sure

Posts : 27 Join date : 2013-06-20 Location : Arizona

Anything special needed for the service?
Do I need any new parts?

Subject: Re: Sheeve Service Mon Oct 07, 2013 2:50 am

Take a look once you are in there. Check the belt and sheave surfaces. You may not need any new parts, but check it out and make sure everything is still good.

Posts : 194 Join date : 2013-03-21 Location : Calgary CAN

Take a peek at Jame's youtube vids on servicing the clutches. They are worth watching and then you'll know to do it right!
Good luck

Posts : 27 Join date : 2013-06-20 Location : Arizona

I did oreder a new belt and all of the O rigns and gaskets.
I think the smell of oil coming in to the cab I mentioned above is coming from the Sheave possibly. maybe blown seals.
I will start the tear down next weekend.

Subject: Re: Sheeve Service Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:21 pm

If the seal is leaking behind the primary, might be a good time to inspect the wet clutch and if its good install some weigthts/slugs. Good luck .

Subject: Re: Sheeve Service Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:27 pm

Make sure you get some ultramatic grease !!

Subject: Re: Sheeve Service Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:27 pm

For sure you need the right lube in the primary

Posts : 27 Join date : 2013-06-20 Location : Arizona

any special process for cleanning the Sheaves?
I have the JBS greasless setup

Subject: Re: Sheeve Service Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:49 am

clean it good then re grease and a new belt...take pics and post them here so we can see whats going on

Posts : 27 Join date : 2013-06-20 Location : Arizona

WV Hot Rod Rhino wrote:: clean it good then re grease and a new belt...take pics and post them here so we can see whats going on

James,

Should i leave it greasless or convert it to a greased setup?
I saw in one of your videos that you used grease on the setup I have

thanks

Subject: Re: Sheeve Service Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:45 pm

grease it with ultra matic grease and put the cover on

Subject: Re: Sheeve Service Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:16 pm

Brake cleaner is good, then after you have cleaned and lubed the primary with the o ring and cover, brake clean and scotch pad the sheave surface.

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