G1 Torque

[Chrisx88]

Whats up everyone? First time poster, been lurking in the back for awhile.

Picked up a G1 for cheap other day. Main use is to move jetskis around while im working on them. I just completed a custom lift on cart to help with hauling them, so the hitch isnt so low.

The engine is weak, needed crank seals and a top end. I did seals quick just to drive it around (Cant believe it didnt blow, seals were blown for a good number of years). I really really want to keep reverse. But i also like the duromax 16hp motor. So my question. Before i drop $300 on a top end, and $300 on a new secondary, Does this 215cc engine have enough torque to pull a single jetski trailer around? Skis ranging from 600lb - 1k lb.

[Dave in VA]

Welcome. Before you dump $ into china aftermarket crap, give Don a call. He's an expert when it comes to all things Yamaha. Top notch stuff. Seriously. Tell him how you will use the cart, and he can set you up.

http://www.plowmanscarts.com/parts_g_1.html

[CP241]

Originally Posted by Dave in VA

Welcome. Before you dump $ into china aftermarket crap, give Don a call. He's THEexpert when it comes to all things Yamaha. Top notch stuff. Seriously. Tell him how you will use the cart, and he can set you up.

http://www.plowmanscarts.com/parts_g_1.html

And corrected.

[Chrisx88]

Well theres not much you can do to this junk stock motor. Its either i put money into it to bring it back to top notch life, or i sacrifice reverse and swap to a duromax.

So..Does the stock motor have enough torque to pull a single jetski around?

[CP241]

Seriously, call Don. He will guide you to exactly what you need to make it work how you want it to work. I wouldn't sacrifice reverse, just not worth it.

Your only other option may be make this one work and look good, sell it and get a G2/G9 with no motor or blown up motor and put a Duromax in that. G2/G9 reverse is built into the transmission.

[Chrisx88]

Originally Posted by CP241

Seriously, call Don. He will guide you to exactly what you need to make it work how you want it to work. I wouldn't sacrifice reverse, just not worth it.

Your only other option may be make this one work and look good, sell it and get a G2/G9 with no motor or blown up motor and put a Duromax in that. G2/G9 reverse is built into the transmission.

Ive been all over Clist and there is nothing around here for carts. Was a miracle to find this one for a steal, and i still talked him down to half what he was asking.

I will get a hitch installed this weekend, and hook up to my jetski. If it can pull it being half dead (Top end is shot, secondary is beyond gone), then i will revive engine.

[CP241]

http://www.plowmanscarts.com/carts.c...1517586808&v=2

He knows his stuff. And on top of the motor, clutching will make all the difference in the world. Like having 2.72 gears vs. 4.56 gears in a truck. Build the motor, go with the right clutch setup and you could pull anything it will hook up to. Just keep in mind the more low end towing grunt you go for, the more you'll lose on top end speed.

[mikeasis]

Originally Posted by Chrisx88

Well theres not much you can do to this junk stock motor. Its either i put money into it to bring it back to top notch life, or i sacrifice reverse and swap to a duromax.

So..Does the stock motor have enough torque to pull a single jetski around?

Freshening up and all its still an 8hp engine. You can do a small over bore and deck the head and with some jetting get a decent power upgrade. Ive pulled a an 8 ft trailer with some stones in it ok but definatly not up hill. if your going up hill get a 4wd 4 wheeler.

Where do you live. I ask because if you live up north you may have access and maybe able to swap in a Bravo 250 sled engine and keep reverse. mind you tuning the clutch and carb are required.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/big-b...lockin-g1.html

[Chrisx88]

Originally Posted by mikeasis

Freshening up and all its still an 8hp engine. You can do a small over bore and deck the head and with some jetting get a decent power upgrade. Ive pulled a an 8 ft trailer with some stones in it ok but definatly not up hill. if your going up hill get a 4wd 4 wheeler.

Where do you live. I ask because if you live up north you may have access and maybe able to swap in a Bravo 250 sled engine and keep reverse. mind you tuning the clutch and carb are required.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/big-b...lockin-g1.html

If i have to go into boring / porting / decking, rejetting just to get enough power to move trailers around, its not worth it. Ill just swap in a 4stroke motor and deal without reverse.

I live in NY and trust me, ive searched for enticer 250 and bravos and theres nothing. I really really do not want to loose reverse. I need to be able to back trailers into the shop.

Top speed is not an issue. I have many other toys to get an adrenaline fix. This cart is mainly to move trailers, look good, and cruise around the cottage in thousand islands.

[mikeasis]

Originally Posted by Chrisx88

If i have to go into boring / porting / decking, rejetting just to get enough power to move trailers around, its not worth it. Ill just swap in a 4stroke motor and deal without reverse.

I live in NY and trust me, ive searched for enticer 250 and bravos and theres nothing. I really really do not want to loose reverse. I need to be able to back trailers into the shop.

Top speed is not an issue. I have many other toys to get an adrenaline fix. This cart is mainly to move trailers, look good, and cruise around the cottage in thousand islands.

the stock engine should have no problem moving a trailer in and out of the shop.