how do i Tighten a G16 rear end

nitro1 · 12-17-2010, 01:13 PM

how do i tighten the rear end on my yamaha G16 ?

when i it the gas i see the rear end of the driver side move forward about a half inch, i noticed it when my tire started to rub the frame

not sure on how to do this so any help is great

dougmcp · 12-17-2010, 01:14 PM

Is the cart lifted?

nitro1 · 12-17-2010, 01:15 PM

yes

<<<<<<picture of the cart

i just checked the U-BOLTS that holds the rear end and they are tight, i jacked the back up and wiggled the tires and seams to be tight also

but when i hit the gas the ties on the back comes forward why is that anything else i should check ?

sho305 · 12-17-2010, 09:23 PM

Swing arm bushings? Actually that has a center mount in front of the engine right? Sounds like the whole cradle is moving if the axle is not.

nitro1 · 12-18-2010, 10:14 PM

i have not took that into consideration, ill have to check that out when i get some better weather

i no as of now the cradle is held in the center of the frame "the front" by little more than a 1/2" thick steel brace/bracket, If that is moving would it be a good idea to weld it in place ???

Mike Mac · 12-19-2010, 09:08 AM

No, Nitro, replace the bushing. Swing arm needs to move with suspension.

Mike Mac · 12-22-2010, 11:58 PM

If you haven't modified the front mount when you put the lift in, then putting the swing arm on that angle with the old swing arm bushing, the old bushing has probably failed due to the new angle you have forced it to conform to and broken. Replace the bushing at that front pivot point, and you should be good to go.
Could be wrong, but I think they are about $19.00. Check out sticky on parts at top

Mike Mac · 12-23-2010, 12:22 AM

Here are the pictures, not good but all I have.

12-17-2010, 01:13 PM	#1
nitro1 Gone Wild Join Date: May 2010 Location: OHIO Posts: 1,517	how do i Tighten a G16 rear end how do i tighten the rear end on my yamaha G16 ? when i it the gas i see the rear end of the driver side move forward about a half inch, i noticed it when my tire started to rub the frame not sure on how to do this so any help is great

12-17-2010, 01:14 PM	#2
dougmcp Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,757	Re: how do i Tighten a G16 rear end Is the cart lifted?

12-17-2010, 01:15 PM	#3
nitro1 Gone Wild Join Date: May 2010 Location: OHIO Posts: 1,517	Re: how do i Tighten a G16 rear end yes <<<<<<picture of the cart i just checked the U-BOLTS that holds the rear end and they are tight, i jacked the back up and wiggled the tires and seams to be tight also but when i hit the gas the ties on the back comes forward why is that anything else i should check ?

12-17-2010, 09:23 PM	#4
sho305 Vegas modded 420 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West MI Posts: 15,445	Re: how do i Tighten a G16 rear end Swing arm bushings? Actually that has a center mount in front of the engine right? Sounds like the whole cradle is moving if the axle is not.

12-18-2010, 10:14 PM	#5
nitro1 Gone Wild Join Date: May 2010 Location: OHIO Posts: 1,517	Re: how do i Tighten a G16 rear end i have not took that into consideration, ill have to check that out when i get some better weather i no as of now the cradle is held in the center of the frame "the front" by little more than a 1/2" thick steel brace/bracket, If that is moving would it be a good idea to weld it in place ???

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12-19-2010, 09:08 AM	#6
Mike Mac G8 Specialist Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,799	Re: how do i Tighten a G16 rear end No, Nitro, replace the bushing. Swing arm needs to move with suspension.

12-22-2010, 11:58 PM	#7
Mike Mac G8 Specialist Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,799	Re: how do i Tighten a G16 rear end If you haven't modified the front mount when you put the lift in, then putting the swing arm on that angle with the old swing arm bushing, the old bushing has probably failed due to the new angle you have forced it to conform to and broken. Replace the bushing at that front pivot point, and you should be good to go. Could be wrong, but I think they are about $19.00. Check out sticky on parts at top

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