Yamaha G16 driven clutch question

[fixitforfree]

I pulled my G16 driven clutch and will replace the sliding sheave, spring, ramp shoes and belt. Should I also replace the fixed sheave as well or will it make a difference at all? My clutch has the typical growl and the ramp shoes and sliding sheave are well worn but I don't want to throw money at it that isn't needed. Also, my cart has a basic 4" lift kit and 18" knobby tires. Is the Jakes power clutch kit the way to go for more low end torque or is a stock spring in the correct holes (C4?) work just as good? Thanks for any info.

[Mike Mac]

Educate your self, and read this site! The growling may be a bearing in the tranny. Then my opinion, "call Plowmans carts", and talk to him about clutch parts. He has the best set up going!!

[cgtech]

If the fixed sheave doesnt have a big groove worn into it, and not bent during removal, it can be reused. Pretty sure the stock holes were always "B3" on G16. I like the UMAX yamaha spring best, too heavy a spring just eats clutch parts too fast.

[fixitforfree]

I assume the UMAX Yamaha spring works with the stock spring seat/ramp shoes/fixed sheave, etc.? Is this a Yamaha OEM part? I'm glad to know. Honestly I was very concerned of shoving an aftermarket spring in my cart without getting some feedback from someone who had experience with them. Also, if I go with the UMAX spring and buy a sliding sheave since mine is worn out, are the $60 replacement sliding sheaves worth buying or should I only use OEM Yamaha parts? I can't afford to spend a fortune but I want quality parts that will last as well. Thanks for your feedback.

[cgtech]

I suggest real yamaha parts, heres the spring info.

[fixitforfree]

I really appreciate your response. I believe I'll buy this UMAX spring, a new fixed sheave from Yamaha as well as new ramp shoes. Are the Yamaha belts the way to go over aftermarket as well? For me it's hard to tell if I really need a new belt much like the fixed sheave. They both work but it feels like I should replace them if I'm going to the trouble/expense of changing all of these other driven clutch parts. Thanks for your input.

[cgtech]

The best belt option IMO is a kevlar HD belt from erlandson or plowman. That is an upgrade aftermarket belt. For "stock style", OEM is best for sure. I was wearing out stock belts (yes, my clutches are good, a common cause of belt wear) in about a year. I expect top performance from my belt & clutches, as soon as a stock belt starts slacking in the performance area, i would replace it. Now that i have used a HD belt, i would never consider going back to a stock belt (oem belt or otherwise). The cheap aftermarket belts are thin and "chincey".

[CAMPERCART2013]

CGTECH what HD belt are you using? is this belt on your G9?

[cgtech]

I am using the erlandson HD kevlar J55 style belt on my G2 (<- over there). Its the only one i would buy. Nothing against plowmans, they have a good reputation for good products & great service, and i would not steer anyone away from their kevlar hd belts either. Both are better than the stock belt, which is better than any of the cheap aftermarket belts i have seen. I use erlandsons products because i have a working relationship with the owner, who also has good service and products (he also worked with yamaha to solve their "teething" problems going back to the FBT style clutches).

[Mike Mac]

I've had a stock Plowmans belt for 6 yrs, and now I have the shorter Plowmans belt. I won't go back to stock length for anything!! The shorter belt gives you much more control with the throttle!! Huge difference!!

But I don't know if the shorter belt requires you to run the cut sheave or not!!??