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High rpm's to get going

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Ernie

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Dec 2, 2024
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My new XD1500 Northstar seems to me to take a higher rpm than what I think it should to get moving. It goes over 2,000 and sometimes closer to 2,500 rpm before it starts to move. I'm new to this machine, so I'm not sure if this is normal. Does not seem right to me.
 
I'm not sure exactly what the rpms are but one detail you will get used to is hitting the throttle to engage the tranny and then back off just a little. This technique also gives you that kinda diesel torque feel and a throaty sound out the exhaust.
 
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oneal said:
I'm not sure exactly what rpms are but one detail you will get used to is hitting the throttle to engage the tranny and then back off just a little. This technique also gives you that kinda diesel torque feel and a throaty sound out the exhaust.
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RPM = revolutions per minute
 
That's strange, on hard, flat ground the machine should start moving without giving it any gas at all. Once you put it in drive the wet clutches take over to get it moving, if you need 2500 rpm's to get moving there is a problem.
 
Big Red said:
That's strange, on hard, flat ground the machine should start moving without giving it any gas at all. Once you put it in drive the wet clutches take over to get it moving, if you need 2500 rpm's to get moving there is a problem.
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Agreed. Especially if you select tow/haul it should just crawl forward once you let off the brake. It should in all modes, but I see it more in tow/haul.
 
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Big Red said:
That's strange, on hard, flat ground the machine should start moving without giving it any gas at all. Once you put it in drive the wet clutches take over to get it moving, if you need 2500 rpm's to get moving there is a problem.
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If it is not creeping I agree but i thought their intention of "getting it moving" was when accelerating. They do say "start to move at 2500" so I probably misunderstood.
 
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Don't know if this is related, but the Polaris won't go over 14 - 15 mph. Motor revs great until the 14 - 15 mph is reached, then it droppes to @ 2750 RPMs.
 
Ernie said:
Don't know if this is related, but the Polaris won't go over 14 - 15 mph. Motor revs great until the 14 - 15 mph is reached, then it droppes to @ 2750 RPMs.
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Do you have the drivers seat belt fastened ? It has a safety limiter on it
 
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