Shorter clutch belt

[Mrjonman]

I read the sticky but it only lists it as up to a 2006.

Mine is 2007 ST350 and have verified it has 28 degree clutch

Belt on there currently is 72054g01 I believe.

What do I replace it with?

[BrewCityMusic]

27077-G02 is what I'd go with - the sticky probably listed '06 as the highest year because in '07 and '08 they were changing over to the Kawasaki drivetrain (a whole different animal) ... That belt is just over an inch shorter than yours so it's going to be a bit sticky and jumpy for a week or two until it breaks in, but the increase in torque FAR exceeds the $35 cost of the belt, it's definitely a worthwhile swap.

[Mrjonman]

Great! Appreciate the input

[Mrjonman]

Found it on Amazon prime for $32.99, so it'll be here Wednesday. Sterns brand.

Will I be able to just roll it on?

[BrewCityMusic]

Yep - it'll be fairly tight, start it on the front clutch with your shifter in neutral, then musle it over the driven clutch, top-first. It'll feel like it's not going to go but it will

[Grayson819]

Originally Posted by BrewCityMusic

Yep - it'll be fairly tight, start it on the front clutch with your shifter in neutral, then musle it over the driven clutch, top-first. It'll feel like it's not going to go but it will

Have you ever noticed the belts being so tight the cart moves before the engine fully starts..

[Rooster59]

Yes. Put my shorter belt on a few months ago. It is still hard to shift on a slope too. But the extra rpm at slow speed is worth it. Kind of like tip toeing through the woods in a 4wd in granny low. Much more control at low speed technical driving like backing into a tight space or loading on a trailer.

I haven't had a chance to check its ability to climb out of deep slopes yet. Due to a shoulder problem I didn't go to deer camp this year. Hunting at home this year.

[BrewCityMusic]

Originally Posted by Grayson819

Have you ever noticed the belts being so tight the cart moves before the engine fully starts..

That's the "Stickiness" I was referring to, it goes away after about 10-15hrs of actual "Drive Time"

[Aburdett]

If you want lower rpm should do it with weights and springs not a tighter belt. I would think on such a smaller hp system the more effeicient the better.

[Mrjonman]

Belt on and definitely could tell a difference, plus I'm sure old belt was a little loose due to age. Much peppier from a stop and actually was even a couple MPH faster top end. I imagine this is also because old belt was worn.

Drove it again a couple hours later and it felt a little different and not quite as fast, so I imagine that's the break in period side effect.