Time to replace the Clutch

the stock yamaha clutch is gonna be yor best bet if you go with an aftermarket clutch they usually do not hold up as good as stock. they are not making gytr clutch plates as of yet for the 700.

I got the GYTR clutch and I'm happy with it

I was told that after market clutch material does not break down like the stock clutch.That material will run thru your tranny,bearings,whole motor.Not a good thing.So I would sick with the stock fiber plates,It's easyer on the motor.Hope that helps

Thanks for the input. I will try replacing the stocker with another stocker for now. All those second gear starts at the hill really killed mine. The raptor crowd was pleased with my runs, so I guess it was worth it!

DJ

how do you know if your clutch is bad? I drag alot and do alot of 2nd gear start...

ha ha ha - - YOU WILL KNOW... honestly you will be able to tell.... you will be letting out on the clutch to take off and like the bike wont start to move until you have the clutch almost all the way out... and then it will barely start to roll, but you will be able to give it gas and it just wont really go.... it will feel like it is kinda half in gear and half out of gear (power wise)...
hope that all makes since....

Plattner

haha gotcha

im looking at the oem parts diagram, what all do i need to get to replace my clutch?

ha ha ha - - YOU WILL KNOW... honestly you will be able to tell.... you will be letting out on the clutch to take off and like the bike wont start to move until you have the clutch almost all the way out... and then it will barely start to roll, but you will be able to give it gas and it just wont really go.... it will feel like it is kinda half in gear and half out of gear (power wise)...
hope that all makes since....

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Getting my clutch replaced right now also. I was told by the shop to stay with a stock clutch. The aftermarket clutches are not as good as the stock one. It is really easy to tell when the clutch is gone. Start going up a hill and give her full throttle. You will hear the motor rev up but will have no power.

even the barret clutch kits?

Im not sure :3question:

How hardis it to change the clutch. Is this something that is simple? Im looking for a write up but cant find one.

Stock Engines only need the stock clutch. If you have power like say Randy or someone...then you may think about it. Yamaha did their homework and the stock clutches hold up very well unless you've got a stroker or something. Also once you increase the pressure plate springs, it makes pulling the clutch in harder...causing fatigue.

My thoughts,

M

I read in a review that Yamaha def did their homework for the 700 clutch because of the original 660 problems. Now its SOLID.