[wildbill21]

There is a lot of information going on around here regarding the Yamaha clutch issue, but I don't think you'll find the local Yamaha outlets will help you with your clutch problem too much longer. This is a known problem with Yamaha EFI carts with replacement high-speed rear ends. The local Yamaha dealers use the high speed gears to bump up the speed beyond Yamaha specs. Yamaha will not cover warranty claims on vehicles with the high speed rear ends so it is up to the dealers to do so.
The Yamaha dealers (namely Carts And Clubs and Villages Golf cars) fix the problem by adding a different kit/belt (Erlandson Technology is the manufacturer) that creates an even more volatile situation by creating higher RPM to overcome the torque deficiency. Yamaha has asked both dealerships to discontinue these practices, but will do so meekly as not to upset the sales of hundreds of the affected carts.
So this leaves the dealers to underwrite the warranty themselves. It looks like Carts And Clubs has made their decision, how long (rather how much) until the Laufersky family cabal that runs the Villages Golf Carts division of the holding company's Retail Operations will turn their backs on their customers? Signs point to soon as they are already securing a dealer arrangement with Club Car this year who will be introducing a new EFI model.
If you are considering a gas powered Yamaha golf cart, you may want steer clear of the EFI model for now or secure one without the high speed rear end. The cart can go 19.9 mph without the replacement gears with the mechanical governor set correctly, regardless of what the Yamaha dealers tell you.

[rhood]

8:1 (high) gears are manufactured by Yamaha for their carts. Is that what the local dealers are installing? Standard (low) gears are 12.5:1.

[wildbill21]

The 2014 Yamaha Drive with EFI comes with 11.4:1 helical gears. The 8:1 gears were designed for older models with carburetors. The Yamaha Drive (G29) was designed to go 15 mph maximum. The governor can be set to allow the cart to operate beyond 19.9, but the remainder of the cart is not designed for such speeds; including the brakes and suspension.

[iaudit]

Originally Posted by wildbill21

There is a lot of information going on around here regarding the Yamaha clutch issue, but I don't think you'll find the local Yamaha outlets will help you with your clutch problem too much longer. This is a known problem with Yamaha EFI carts with replacement high-speed rear ends. The local Yamaha dealers use the high speed gears to bump up the speed beyond Yamaha specs. Yamaha will not cover warranty claims on vehicles with the high speed rear ends so it is up to the dealers to do so.
The Yamaha dealers (namely Carts And Clubs and Villages Golf cars) fix the problem by adding a different kit/belt (Erlandson Technology is the manufacturer) that creates an even more volatile situation by creating higher RPM to overcome the torque deficiency. Yamaha has asked both dealerships to discontinue these practices, but will do so meekly as not to upset the sales of hundreds of the affected carts.
So this leaves the dealers to underwrite the warranty themselves. It looks like Carts And Clubs has made their decision, how long (rather how much) until the Laufersky family cabal that runs the Villages Golf Carts division of the holding company's Retail Operations will turn their backs on their customers? Signs point to soon as they are already securing a dealer arrangement with Club Car this year who will be introducing a new EFI model.
If you are considering a gas powered Yamaha golf cart, you may want steer clear of the EFI model for now or secure one without the high speed rear end. The cart can go 19.9 mph without the replacement gears with the mechanical governor set correctly, regardless of what the Yamaha dealers tell you.

Firsts two posts exactly the same on two different threads. Curious as to what your motivation is?

[wildbill21]

There is too much disinformation. I thought it necessary to inform and monitor. I am not saying don't buy from these outlets, I am saying arm yourself with knowledge before buying. I am sure after the recent goings-on at GM that there is no harm to speading a little "Sunshine Act".

[Argabarga]

I have a sneaking suspicion that wildbill21 is Peachtree City Bill. Any truth to this wildbill21?

[NoMoSno]

I have to wonder why a few are having these problems, and thousands more, do not.
I personally know 6 people with EFIs bought from C@C and Villages Carts, who have no problems.

[wildbill21]

There are variables; torque required, grass or pavement, and how you use the accelerator. Some people complain of problems on cool or cold mornings before the engine warms up.

Arga - reply to my PM.