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i have a buffalo truck and in the water i can only get 2 mph. do i need to change the sprocket size on the t-20 to get more speed? i already have the 26" tires. on land i can only go 18 mph. Tim
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2mph on water is common but it does depend on the machine and tire clearance. I wonder if the buffalo was gear lower for utility reasons or maybe your throttle isn't opening all the way? Maybe someone with a max can count there teeth for you to compare. -
[QUOTE=timothy;73868]i have a buffalo truck and in the water i can only get 2 mph. do i need to change the sprocket size on the t-20 to get more speed? i already have the 26" tires. on land i can only go 18 mph. Tim[/QUOTE hi timothy .
i have a max IV with 26 i'm getting 5 to 6 mph with jest me. and about 3.50 to 4 loaded . . u should not have to change sprockets on the t20 what spring u got in the tranny cluch????? if it;s green u need the red . robbieLast edited by rdr; 09-26-2010, 05:16 PM.1999 max 2 18 b&s 22 tires custom . new max iv 23 k 26 i/n tires brown . ht cable promark winch . new toy 1972 attex st400 400ccjlo and she will be bad . ( the frog )
if it don't float with out you getting wet . don't bring it ! 
R.I.P sage rogers 4 11 09 . you can't fix stuped !!!!! raceone 3 .)Comment
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found ur pic the tires are right . u get more speed at about 1/2 throttel on the mechines . u might need to call rec and ask them it should swim right good with 26 . robbie1999 max 2 18 b&s 22 tires custom . new max iv 23 k 26 i/n tires brown . ht cable promark winch . new toy 1972 attex st400 400ccjlo and she will be bad . ( the frog ) if it don't float with out you getting wet . don't bring it ! R.I.P sage rogers 4 11 09 . you can't fix stuped !!!!! raceone 3 .)Comment
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it is geared for working on land with a top end of 18 mph. has anyone ever taken throttle and right to the carb to get more speed?
if can only go 18 mph. the max II can go 35 mph. then the tires in the water would go twice the speed. that's why i asked about changing the sprocket size on the t-20.Comment
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hi timothy if u gear up u might get more speed but u also might lugg it when u load it . but if u neaver load it u can gear it higer like the max IV . my max II will run 26 27 mph with some mods most 4 strokes stock run 25 max our IV runns 23 mph . give jay at rec a call about gearing up . he will know witch way to go with it , robbieOriginally posted by timothy View Post1999 max 2 18 b&s 22 tires custom . new max iv 23 k 26 i/n tires brown . ht cable promark winch . new toy 1972 attex st400 400ccjlo and she will be bad . ( the frog ) if it don't float with out you getting wet . don't bring it ! R.I.P sage rogers 4 11 09 . you can't fix stuped !!!!! raceone 3 .)Comment
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Thank you everyone. i might try putting two trolling motors. we will keep everyone updated.Comment
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I have the 26" Goodyears on my stock gear 1997 MaxIV, weighing in at about 1200lbs with the Max, steel racks, winch, lights, tools and me.Originally posted by timothy View Posti have a buffalo truck and in the water i can only get 2 mph. do i need to change the sprocket size on the t-20 to get more speed? i already have the 26" tires. on land i can only go 18 mph. Tim
My GPS says my ground speed on land is 19mph on the flats with a 18hp B&S V-twin at 3600rpm.
I never checked the GPS in the water, next time I will.
You can see in the videos that were shot at Busco in October 2013, my Max is faster than most on the water and that's due to the Goodyears.
Plenty fast to get me in trouble, on land or sea.Last edited by PlumCrazy; 01-01-2014, 04:53 PM.The trouble with retirement is.... I never get a day off !!!!
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