Yaxy Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 I noticed during the assy of the RZ clutch there was some forward to back movement when I grasped the stock clutch basket in one hand and the gear that is pinned to it with the other. I thought to myself this could not be right. In the meantime I dug out an old assy that came off the shee and the basket/gear assy did the same thing but worked fine while installed. Is this lateral movement part of the design or does the assy need to be replaced? There is no side to side movement just forward to back. Thanks for your help. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTOYS Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Nature of the machine with a stock basket! The rubber cushions behind the plate are getting worn. If you install a new billet basket it takes all the slack out with new better cushions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaxy Posted August 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 (edited) Rubber Cushions? I know there is a big rubber O'Ring between the basket and gear. Jeff, are you referring to the cushions between the plates? If so, they have been removed. By the way what does that big O'ring do? I am assuming is acts as some for of vibration dampening devise in which tells me that ther should be some form of play between the basket and the gear. Chris Edited August 15, 2005 by Chris Yax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTOYS Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 There are 8 little rubber cushions that you cant see with the backing plate riveted onto the back of the stock basket. Thats where your play is !! The other big o-rings are vibration/sound dampeners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaxy Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 (edited) Would the installation of an aftermarket basket eliminate this problem? I am assuming that the required parts would be the same thus eventually I would have the same problem. I don't know since I have no experience with aftermarket baskets. If they are better and my problem would be permanetly eliminated then I would go that route. But an aftermatket basket is considerable more expensive then buying the clutch/gear assy from Yamaha ($140.00). Plus, after the installation of an aftermarket basket to the stock Yamaha gear shouldn't the assy be balanced to reduce vibration? Meaning the basket needs to be perfectly installed so there is no oblonged movement during rotation. Oh Ya by the way. Is this F.A.S.T the same company that used to be heavily involved with Ski-doo sleds in the lated 90's? Chris Edited August 16, 2005 by Chris Yax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTOYS Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Chris call me @ 785-364-5325 and we can discuss the Fix! Yes it will take care of it and no not to expensive. Not related to sea doo stuff. F.A.S.T. is the acronym for Farm And Sand Toys which is our ATV repair/performance shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaxy Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Thanks Jeff, I will call you later on this afternoon after work. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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