who rides brutes here?
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brutematt750
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I had an 08 750 brute. It's still listed in my sig. I just sold it before may long. Had lots done to it but I would have to say the v force John clutch work had to be the best mod. Google it and you'll find more info on it. You have to send your clutch to the guy and hell machine it and send it back to you. He's a really good guy to deal with.
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4byrookie
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I would never trade any of the mods I put on mine(almost all in my sig) I have never had any issues other than what I cause myself(swamping and 2 busted CV's) The machine is a blast with the parts on it.
I have an '05 Brute with the following mods
- Highlifter Pen-Lock
- K&N Filter and Outerwear
- Velocity Devices Inc Timing Advance Module
- Rubber Down Customs 2" lift
- Highlifter High Capacity Springs
- Highlifter 2.5" spacers (all around)
- Aluminum Products Skid Plates and Stick Guards
- 26" Dirt Devils
- HMF Penland Pro exhaust (full system)
If I could go back, the only mod that I wouldn't waste my money on, is the VDI Timing Advance. I'd just buy a different CDI. The lift and heavy springs are relatively new, and they're my favorite mod, right now.
My next mod will be a rad relocate kit (trying to find one that I like, that doesn't look stupid, might go custom), then new tires and eventually snorkel everything. Ah, and most likely clutches, although I've had no problems yet (tiny tires).
- Highlifter Pen-Lock
- K&N Filter and Outerwear
- Velocity Devices Inc Timing Advance Module
- Rubber Down Customs 2" lift
- Highlifter High Capacity Springs
- Highlifter 2.5" spacers (all around)
- Aluminum Products Skid Plates and Stick Guards
- 26" Dirt Devils
- HMF Penland Pro exhaust (full system)
If I could go back, the only mod that I wouldn't waste my money on, is the VDI Timing Advance. I'd just buy a different CDI. The lift and heavy springs are relatively new, and they're my favorite mod, right now.
My next mod will be a rad relocate kit (trying to find one that I like, that doesn't look stupid, might go custom), then new tires and eventually snorkel everything. Ah, and most likely clutches, although I've had no problems yet (tiny tires).
whats the story on the vdi. I just bought one?
tex78
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Hey just a fyi. Keep Ur stocker in the stock spot and add a 2nd rad.
The relocates still get two dam hot ( cause tiped back there is not enough air flow )
Me and a buddy have done it with stock tyrex rads. Bolts on to rack. Just series the hoses and bam. Stock fan barely rans ( unless bottom is pluged off and going slow ).
The 2nd rad works so much better just with the extra coolant capacity
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Story goes.....
Years ago, my buddy bought an '07 Brute. Came from dealer with CDI and clutch kit. He bought the VDI, not really knowing what he was buying, and someone told him it wouldn't add any benefit, with an aftermarket CDI. He sold it to me, as I had a stock CDI, and I misplaced it for years. Installed it this year, and didn't really notice a difference. (that being said, I haven't done back to back pulls with it turned off and on, to compare). If I hadn't paid for it years ago, I'd probably feel ripped off.
I'm not saying they're useless, just I haven't really noticed any benefit. Rather save the $100.
That's a little disappointing. I was looking forward to getting the stock rad out of there, and how much easier it would be to access everything. (I bet the 06 is the same way, but the 05 has a bunch of plastic shrouding that really fills that space). Also a second rad and fan is sooo much more expensive than just a relocate.
All of that being said, it's still probably really good advice.
I'm already having trouble with my stock fan (haven't tried the WD-40, yet, but it seems to be spinning faster right now anyways). I did read on Mudinmyblood.net that there's some cheaper fan available that apparently zip ties to the stock fan and moves a tonne more air. I guess this is an option too (if the stock fan dies)
Do you have any recommendations on rad/fan kits that you'd buy for the second one? I noticed on my buddies 2012 Brute, there is no plastic shrouding behind the rad, but his fan is also a little more protected too. You think it's fine to remove that plastic? (make it a little easier to access, and clean)
(Sorry for the thread-jack, OP, but it's all related)
did you have it programed to your set up? I notice it pulled harder down low. Top end not so much. But i think that has more to do with the clutching im running.
Maybe we're talking about different products from the same company. There's no programming on the module that I bought. (found ) Only ON or OFF. The "features" also list that the module is only effective under 7KM/h
no vdi are programed and can be changed for different stuff.tire size, pipes, fuel types and so on. there is a switch, but thats for map 1 or 2. they can be set up different. if its a vdi copperhead. call lyle. they'll reprogram them for free. just have to sent it to them. there in calgary.
byronkentgraham
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2006 Brute, Snorkeled, Rad relocation mine is only relocated and it's only heated up once when i was stuck in a pure mud hole and i had the throttle opened up, VDI chip, Dynatech clutch kit, Full Muzzy Exhaust, K&N air filter and Gators.
tex78
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No just a toggle switch for the 2nd fan.
The used stock rad came with a fan.
The guys with tyrex go to a highlifter rad-fan.
I paid 150.00 for rad and fan. So did my buddy.
Look u will fund a used one
Here's the only pic I have
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4byrookie
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Have to have the copperhead for the programming, his sounds like just the ignition module only. I had the VDI copperhead for my Brute but ended up selling it and getting the MSD instead. Completely different feeling, with the VDI I couldn't even get a full ride in without changing back to the stock ECU as the machine would keep shutting down on me. Had the MSD for over a year and way better power and no issues at all.
Badass69
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2012 750 and thus far I have done tires; made a set of actual hub centric wheel spacers to allow use oif my stock rims from a set of normal Highlifter units; and HDPE skid plates..... That said I don't ride it so it never moves..... Has no hours and no miles, lol. It needs a clutch, exhaust and a tune...... But that's normal and I have that sorted out, lol.
Truthful next must haves in my mind is a temperature gauge, oil cooler and manual radiator fan. Oh the fun.
Truthful next must haves in my mind is a temperature gauge, oil cooler and manual radiator fan. Oh the fun.
09xp850le
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if any of you guys need parts in a hurry this weekend, iv got a brute stripped down right now being parted out. most is sold but iv got a rear diff,
upper rad support,
running gear,
wiring,
frame
plastic
steering stem
clutches
shocks
a-arms
cv-shafts
dash
other odds and ends
780-674-0487
upper rad support,
running gear,
wiring,
frame
plastic
steering stem
clutches
shocks
a-arms
cv-shafts
dash
other odds and ends
780-674-0487
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toomuchsledformyowngood
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08 brute force 750i, its snorkled lifted 1 1/2" with 30x12x12 mud lites xxl. i ride that thing hard, and i mean hard. broe alot of thing on it: a arm bearing, fried fuse box, fried wirring harness, broke racks, blew up overflow bottle .... even with all these fixes i was never stranded. and the thing still rips on its last leg tho. can am next!!!! dont judge me
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