I'm in the process of rebuilding by clutches on a 89 Exciter I just picked up. The weights in the primary say "82m" and the service manual also lists 87m as a weight. What the difference? Also the previous owner said one of the clutches was replaced but didn't say which one. I'm assuming its the secondary because its too big of a diameter (foot rest to clutch clearance) to remove the belt without removing the secondary from the shaft. I don’t know the part number of the secondary but it’s a Yamaha because it has the little symbol on the helix. Is it normal to have a very tight clearance between the secondary and back side of the foot rest? Nothing looks bent to me.
the 82m's were used for high altitude tuning if they are the 82m -90's. similar in profile to the 87m but lighter by a few grams. there was also a 82m-00 that was heavier and a much different profile.
more importantly than which weight is how is that weight working with the other clutch components? if your rpms are on target and your not slipping the belt, dont worry.
as for your secondary problem, there is a number stamped on the rear sheave. you will see it with the clutch off. the belt to footrest clearance is tight on those but the belt should clear. sounds like something in the framework is bent.
more importantly than which weight is how is that weight working with the other clutch components? if your rpms are on target and your not slipping the belt, dont worry.
as for your secondary problem, there is a number stamped on the rear sheave. you will see it with the clutch off. the belt to footrest clearance is tight on those but the belt should clear. sounds like something in the framework is bent.
I have a clutch off a 91 exciter II id sell is good shape it a better clutch and more tune-able than the older clutch. Pm if interested
OK, I will look for that number on the secondary tonight. This machine is all stock and I haven't ran it besides idle so I will have to check the engagement.
Just looked at the secondary and it has "88 R 00" on both sides. It that off a 89?
the 88r's came out in the early 90's. i think first used on the exciterII's.
i dont recall any difference in diameters, but i do know the sheave angles were different.
i dont recall any difference in diameters, but i do know the sheave angles were different.
I the clutch i have has got the 88r weights
OK, that makes sense that the secondary was the clutch that the previous owner said was replaced because the primary looks like it has more time on it. I don't want to put a ton of money in this sled but I took apart the rear suspension and all the idler wheel bearings needed to be replaced and the rear suspension mount shaft. That shaft (8L8-47475-00-00) is $90 so I'm going to just make one out of steel. The ends of it where flaking off the peeling a union never seen aluminum do that before. Amazingly all the bolts came apart nicely accept for that rear shaft. Even both shocks seem fine.
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measure the length. i have many misc skid parts from that era in a tub, most likely have a match for you. yours for shipping.
i will have access to parts tubs next week when the camaro goes to the body shop.
i will have access to parts tubs next week when the camaro goes to the body shop.
Mine is messed up pretty good on the end but it measured 15 13/16". It could have been a smidgen longer though. Its the one that mounts the suspension on the back end of the tunnel. The same one that holds the coil springs for the rear. Let me know if you have one and I will shoot you some money via paypal if that works.
i will look through the parts bins and see what i have available then let you know.
Throttle Junkie35
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If you have the 88R secondary, I would strongly recommend the Exciter II yxr style primary. The 88r secondary is made for the 89L belt which is wider than what came on the 89. I dont think the mis-matched clutch set up you have would actually work very well. Chances are your belt is the 89X and it is sitting way down in the secondary. Not good. As Snowdad said, it sounds like your steering gate and foot rest may be tweaked if you need to remove the secondary to remove the belt. If I were you, I would buy the primary clutch from 00SRXJOE.
I will check the belt when I put it back together and go from there. I replaced all the idler wheel bearings this last weekend so it shouldn't be too long now.
Took my 89 out for its first test run yesterday and at wide open throttle the RPM was 7000. I do not have a factory service manual so I don't know if 7000 is correct or not. Anyone know?
Throttle Junkie35
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7200 is target rpm on a stock exciter
Do think the reason mine is only pulling 7000 is because it has that 88r secondary on it? I have the spring set to A,2. I will check and see what belt it has on it.
Throttle Junkie35
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I would try your spring in the B2. Thats one click tighter. I think B2 is the stock position anyway. What helix are you running??