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TSS-04 Tri-Roller Spider

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I went to order a new spider from Venom Products and saw that they offer the tri-roller in both large roller and small roller configurations. Seeing you can only get one cut out of a tri-roller helix, are there any advantages to the large over small or vice versa? I recall it was a topic of discussion when Polaris first went to the larger roller, which was going to perform better, just haven’t read much since.
 
#2 ·
Theory of tri-roller is that ramps and rollers will have forces and friction spread over larger area, thus increasing efficiency and result in more consistent shifting. Larger rollers vs smaller rollers would follow same theory spreading roller forces over larger area and rolling easier.
 
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absolutely no improvement over the 2 roller performance wise. tested on the very same sled same day on radar and timers. this was E.T. and MPH. so it might be better on belts, clutches etc. we say no performance gain at all.
I’m not surprised. If the 3 roller helix allowed us to use a softer spring, then I could see an improvement. It should be more durable for a very high hp application.
Frankly I would have just gone with a tied secondary. They shift more consistent when trail riding, and are easier on drive belts.
There are some world record Polaris speed run sleds that have Tieds on them.
 
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I’m not surprised. If the 3 roller helix allowed us to use a softer spring, then I could see an improvement. It should be more durable for a very high hp application.

There are some world record Polaris speed run sleds that have Tieds on them.
I wouldn't doubt it. Even my lowly 600 edge has picked up a few mph using a tied. I've had one on the sled since 2013 vs the tss-98 it came with. You just need to think outside the box when tuning one.