2007 G29 gas - squeal/rattle noise coming from primary clutch?

[Lenberg]

I have had an electric G29 for years, and just picked up a 2007 gasser a few weeks ago. It runs great and have had no performance issues. However, when it is cold, and I first take off, I hear a rattle/squeal sound. I first thought it was coming from the muffler, but it appears to be coming from the primary clutch when it is initially engaging. What can I do to remedy this? Do I need to grease the clutch or change the drive belt? I have been searching other posts but not finding much. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[cgtech]

Clutch cannot be greased, has no provisions for it (would do more harm than good). Try a new belt
Part number "JW1-G6241" . A Yamaha OEM belt is the bare minimum, dont buy any "cheapo" belt, it wont even last a year. A better belt would be a kevlar one from one of the 2 most reputable belt guys, Plowmans (www.plowmanscarts.com), or G-boost. A really good belt doesnt cost a lot more than a OEM belt.

That clutch setup is known to munch belts, and even the OEM belt often doesnt last the full 4 years suggested as a belt replacement interval in the service manual.

[Lenberg]

Originally Posted by cgtech

Clutch cannot be greased, has no provisions for it (would do more harm than good). Try a new belt
Part number "JW1-G6241" . A Yamaha OEM belt is the bare minimum, dont buy any "cheapo" belt, it wont even last a year. A better belt would be a kevlar one from one of the 2 most reputable belt guys, Plowmans (www.plowmanscarts.com), or G-boost. A really good belt doesnt cost a lot more than a OEM belt.

That clutch setup is known to munch belts, and even the OEM belt often doesnt last the full 4 years suggested as a belt replacement interval in the service manual.

Thank you for the advice. I ordered a belt from Plowmans!