baker
New member
On a 95 vmax with factory clutches, recommended Yamaha setup,good alignment, good belt, occasional clutch-cleanup...
How long should the rollers and weights last?
Ramp buttons for helix?
Bushings?
Do the springs wear out? How often should they be replaced?
Thx.
How long should the rollers and weights last?
Ramp buttons for helix?
Bushings?
Do the springs wear out? How often should they be replaced?
Thx.
bluemonster1
LIFE MEMBER ONLY ONCE!!!
there are wear specs for the bushings for the rollers.Bushings for clutch when the clutch starts binding..you'll know.As long as the weights have no ripples or wear marks..keep em going.As for springs..some change them every year..some change them only after they break.It's up to you and how much $ you want to spend to always be up to date.A lot you can visually spot to.I changed my clutch bushings throughout after 5000 miles was put on the sled.Best thing to do is stock up on parts as cheap as you can and store them.That way when things go bust..you have them on hand and no waiting for a week or two for parts to come in.I am now starting to do that a lot more now..storing parts that I think will wear down faster most times and I am always on top of it.Buttons you can visually spot if they are worn..like flat spots that are to much .These things are really being put to the test when riding and will always need to be updated.Nothing last forever..same as bearings.First year new bearings thru out,second year re-pack them..third year new again.All depends on how many miles a season you put on the sled.Maintenance is the key to a smooth running sled,better then just waiting for something to wear and cause damage even greater. 
rx1jim
New member
The life of the clutch parts is greatly dependent on how you ride and how you maintain the cluch system. The biggest enemy of the clutch system is the accumulation of the highly abrasive clutch dust. If you shoot from cornere to corner the clutches will experience more wear than if you cruise at steady speeds over long distances. My 2000 SRX has accumulated over 8000 miles cruising on saddlebag trips across Quebec. At 12000 miles, i have had to replace oly the OEM bushings in both clutches, replaced them with longer lasting oil-lite bushings. I do clean the grime out of the clutches every 500 to 1000 miles. To do a good job of cleaning them you need to disassmble them.
baker
New member
Awesome, thanks guys!
Can anyone recommend a spray (like carb cleaner or brake cleaner) for cleaning clutches, or is it best to stick with compressed air only?
Thx!
Can anyone recommend a spray (like carb cleaner or brake cleaner) for cleaning clutches, or is it best to stick with compressed air only?
Thx!
hereismylife
Active member
baker said:
Put them in the sink and clean them with hot soapy water. Then put them in the dishwater with water only. Worked great for me....
Mitchell49601
New member
rx1jim is dialed in, U have to keep up with the wearing parts(For the freaks like me use mothers and make it look like it is in a showroom, and on the belt surfaces and for cleaning (Any) clutch parts the real deal is Acetone, It cleans and drys very fast, I've seen no better
baker
New member
Cool, thanks again for the replies and advice.
Solvents are great because they dry fast, and some leave no residue.
FWIW - one of my faves is Walmart brand carb cleaner spray, $1.29 per can. It blasts away everything with no residue. But it's not "plastic safe". So i think it's wise to keep it off the roller and weight bushings.
Anyway, thanks again. Hot soapy water + DW = great idea.
Solvents are great because they dry fast, and some leave no residue.
FWIW - one of my faves is Walmart brand carb cleaner spray, $1.29 per can. It blasts away everything with no residue. But it's not "plastic safe". So i think it's wise to keep it off the roller and weight bushings.
Anyway, thanks again. Hot soapy water + DW = great idea.
rx1jim
New member
Cleaning the clutches is important periodic maintenance. I agree with the use of good old soap and hot water for cleaning the clutch parts. Dishwashing soap and hot water works great. I take the clucthes apart after almost every ride ( I have to trailer my sleds to my riding spot 7 hours away, so a "ride" for me is 4 - 7 days, usually 1000-1200 miles of sledding). I wash them up in a mixture of dishwashing soap and warm water with a parts cleaning brush, rinse everything in hot water and blow dry the parts with compressed air. The hot soap and water does a better job in removing the accumulated belt dust than solvents such as brake cleaner or carb. cleaner. Before reassembling the clutches, check the moving parts for excess wear/free play. With regular cleaning, you will be surprised how long the parts will last. When the large bushings in the clucthes need to be replaced, contact Allen Ullmer (advertiser on this site) for his oil-lite bushings instaed on the OEM bushings. They will last much longer.