anybody change clutch in YTM 225 DX

[trikestar]

hey guys my clutch is going out and wondering if anybody here ever change a clutch out in ytm 225 dx. im pretty mechanical incline but this will be my 1st time changin the clutch on my trike so any help or info anyboday can share will be appreciated.

[Yamaha_Rules69]

Its pretty srtaight forward. Which clutch are you changing, the centrifigual or the main? See if you can find a manual, just to give a quick read. Im sure the job will be a breeze, and good luck!

[teamboaty]

If its the centrifigul clutch do what I did. Get 1 from a 4 wheeler. Its a direct replacement and a bit more beefier. Ive had mine in for a year now and zero problems. When I got my 84 dx225 it would slowly move forward while revving up, and then lunge forward. If I remember correctly I used 1 from a 1990 bear tracker 250. The only thing that was different was the lock washer for the nut was different, but you could make the original work. Its also so much easier to find a cheap clutch for an atv vs a dx225 atc. let me know if you have more questions. I found a good write up on here and was a little skeptical until I tried it.

It was also my 1st attempt at doing a clutch in an atv. Ive done the disk style before but not a centrifigul style. It was easy. I do recommend propping the 3 wheeler kinda on its side, (not completely) but put a cinder block or something under the right side tire to get it tipped a bit. After removing the side cover, study the internal parts a little bit before you take anything apart. This helped me alot. Also with the engine side cover off, snap a couple pictures. Once again, it was a pretty simple job and I was able to do it in about an hour or so.

[trikestar]

Its pretty srtaight forward. Which clutch are you changing, the centrifigual or the main? See if you can find a manual, just to give a quick read. Im sure the job will be a breeze, and good luck!im probly going to change both the centrigual and main bc im sure neither has been changed bc the guy i bought from just rode the crap out of it.

[trikestar]

If its the centrifigul clutch do what I did. Get 1 from a 4 wheeler. Its a direct replacement and a bit more beefier. Ive had mine in for a year now and zero problems. When I got my 84 dx225 it would slowly move forward while revving up, and then lunge forward. If I remember correctly I used 1 from a 1990 bear tracker 250. The only thing that was different was the lock washer for the nut was different, but you could make the original work. Its also so much easier to find a cheap clutch for an atv vs a dx225 atc. let me know if you have more questions. I found a good write up on here and was a little skeptical until I tried it.

It was also my 1st attempt at doing a clutch in an atv. Ive done the disk style before but not a centrifigul style. It was easy. I do recommend propping the 3 wheeler kinda on its side, (not completely) but put a cinder block or something under the right side tire to get it tipped a bit. After removing the side cover, study the internal parts a little bit before you take anything apart. This helped me alot. Also with the engine side cover off, snap a couple pictures. Once again, it was a pretty simple job and I was able to do it in about an hour or so.hey mine is doing to same thing yours was doin. when you 1st take off if you get on it hard it takes a while for it to get moving. does that sound like the centrigual or main clutch to you ? ive found both for pretty good price but wanted make sure i replace the right one bc it sux having to wait when your on the gas and not goin anywhere lol and thx for the advice and help man.

[teamboaty]

hey mine is doing to same thing yours was doin. when you 1st take off if you get on it hard it takes a while for it to get moving. does that sound like the centrigual or main clutch to you ? ive found both for pretty good price but wanted make sure i replace the right one bc it sux having to wait when your on the gas and not goin anywhere lol and thx for the advice and help man.

I would say the centrifigul if it does the exact same thing mine did that I described. Ive never touched my other Disk style clutch in it. Id still get 1 from a bear tracker or a timberwolf tho as they are the exact same thing and alot easier to find for CHEAP. Probably like $25 to $40 for the whole assembly.

[trikestar]

I would say the centrifigul if it does the exact same thing mine did that I described. Ive never touched my other Disk style clutch in it. Id still get 1 from a bear tracker or a timberwolf tho as they are the exact same thing and alot easier to find for CHEAP. Probably like $25 to $40 for the whole assembly.yea mine is doing the same thing yours was doin. do you no wat yr bear tracker or timberwolf centrigual clutch will work ? i imagine the clutch plates are same for all three aswell ? thx for the help so far man :)

[teamboaty]

After looking, mine was taken from a 94 timberwolf 250. I think they are the same for many many years. like 87-2000ish

[trikestar]

After looking, mine was taken from a 94 timberwolf 250. I think they are the same for many many years. like 87-2000ishoh ok cool... is anything i need to look for with the centrigual clutch off any of the yr timberwolf 250 ? just wanna make sure i get the right clutch and its in good shape. also is the centrigual considered the secondary clutch bc ive seen alot listed like that ?

[El Camexican]

It's been a while, but I remember that there is a left-hand thread nut on the end of the crankshaft, but I don't recall if you need to take it off to get to the clutch or if it is behind the clutch hub. Keep your eye out for it if you run into a nut that won't come loose.

[teamboaty]

I dont remember on the left hand thread nut. I dont think there was for changing the clutch but I could be wrong. I would spray the clutch you are putting in with brake cleaner to get the clutch shoe dust off and maybe take steel wool or fine sand paper to the inside of the clutch drum to help get build up crud out of there.

[trikestar]

I dont remember on the left hand thread nut. I dont think there was for changing the clutch but I could be wrong. I would spray the clutch you are putting in with brake cleaner to get the clutch shoe dust off and maybe take steel wool or fine sand paper to the inside of the clutch drum to help get build up crud out of there.ok thx for the help and advice man you been a big help :beer

[teamboaty]

For those of you who have a bad clutch in your yamaha 225.....Look at this link below (POST #10) I have personally done this mod and it WAS a DIRECT FIT. My 225dx was better than the day I got it and so far 1 year later its still strong as ever.

READ POST #10
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/102103-Yamaha-225DX-Clutch-engagement

[trikestar]

For those of you who have a bad clutch in your yamaha 225.....Look at this link below (POST #10) I have personally done this mod and it WAS a DIRECT FIT. My 225dx was better than the day I got it and so far 1 year later its still strong as ever.

READ POST #10
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/102103-Yamaha-225DX-Clutch-engagementthx for the link man but im havin hard time findin a centrigual clutch for 250 timberwolf or bear tracker.

[teamboaty]

I FOUND ALL THESE IN ABOUT 3 SECONDS


http://www.ebay.com/itm/96-YAMAHA-TIMBERWOLF-4X4-250-YFB250-REVERSE-CENTRIFUGAL-CLUTCH-H-/251099916203?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a76b8a7ab&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Timberwolf-250-89-03-Bear-Tracker-99-03-Centrifugal-Wet-Clutch-/290804402608?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b54b09b0&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Timberwolf-250-89-03-Bear-Tracker-99-03-Centrifugal-Wet-Clutch-/300804591399?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item460959cf27&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Timberwolf-250-89-03-Bear-Tracker-99-03-Centrifugal-Wet-Clutch-/360496989212?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53ef4b841c&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Timberwolf-250-2x4-Centrifugal-Clutch-/110965163593?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19d60a0649&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-1997-TIMBERWOLF-250-2X4-ONE-WAY-CLUTCH-PART-12-202-/260936067039?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc10067df&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-1995-TIMBERWOLF-250-4X4-ONE-WAY-CLUTCH-PART-13-446-/360437761575?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53ebc3c627&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-1997-TIMBERWOLF-250-2X4-ONE-WAY-CLUTCH-PART-13-050-/260945506968?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc1907298&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Timberwolf-250-89-03-Bear-Tracker-99-03-Centrifugal-Wet-Clutch-/300804118627?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4609529863&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Timberwolf-250-2x4-93-Centrifugal-Clutch-/290723970364?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b07fbd3c&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-TIMBERWOLF-250-4x4-OEM-Secondary-Clutch-71B199-/400281871730?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d32a8a572&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-TIMBERWOLF-250-4x4-OEM-Secondary-Clutch-71B199-/400281871730?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d32a8a572&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-TIMBERWOLF-250-4x4-OEM-Secondary-Clutch-55B172-/400255775188?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d311a71d4&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-TIMBERWOLF-250-4x4-OEM-Secindary-Clutch-61B188-/400278714955?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d32787a4b&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-YFB250-Timberwolf-250-YFB-Used-Engine-Centrifugal-Clutch-Hub-1992-BDK-/400286109119?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d32e94dbf&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-92-Yamaha-YFB250-YFB-250-Timberwolf-ATV-Internal-Clutch-/370645284199?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item564c2e3567&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YFB250-YFB-250-TIMBERWOLF-CLUTCH-BASKET-HUB-ASSEMBLY-OEM-1992-1998-/270748632151?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f09e04457&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-93-250-Yamaha-Timberwolf-2-x-4-drive-clutch-/170912541674?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27cb2e6bea&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-YAMAHA-BEAR-TRACKER-250-CENTRIFUGAL-CLUTCH-/120992299088?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c2bb3f850&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Bear-Tracker-250-99-Centrifugal-Wet-Clutch-/300662601972?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4600e338f4&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Bear-Tracker-250-Centrifugal-Wet-Clutch-/290676741257?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43adaf1489&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-2000-250-BEARTRACKER-2X4-ONE-WAY-CLUTCH-PART-13-215-/260951181272?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc1e707d8&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-2002-250-BEAR-TRACKER-2X4-ONE-WAY-CLUTCH-PART-11-638-/260928787647?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc09154bf&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-2002-250-BEARTRACKER-2X4-ONE-WAY-CLUTCH-PART-13-524-/260968739661?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc2f2f34d&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLUTCH-FOR-A-03-YAMAHA-BEARTRACKER-250-/350473430850?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5199d82742&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Yamaha-Bear-tracker-250-wet-centrifugal-clutch-centrifical-/400329014158?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d3577fb8e&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-Yamaha-YFB250-Bear-Tracker-Centrifugal-Clutch-/160688437161?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2569c6f7a9&vxp=mtr

[trikestar]

i must type in wrong thing but thx for posting man.

[Yamaha3wheeler]

I just did both. Make sure to replace the one way bearing in the primary with the new primary unit and all springs and plates in the secondary. There is a manual on here that you can locate. I followed that to the "T". Pretty easy job and she runs perfect.

[Chunkers101]

I have a question will a 1984 225 Centrifugal Clutch fit and work in a 1984 Ytm 200?

[trikestar]

I have a question will a 1984 225 Centrifugal Clutch fit and work in a 1984 Ytm 200?idk if it will fit but maybe somebody will chime in and confirm if it will or not.

[trikestar]

just wanted to update this post... scored a centrifugal clutch from a 01 bear tracker 250 for 25 bucks swap out the old clutch which was toasted ! got everything all bolted took it for quick ride and man this thing is a wheelie machine now ! she will power wheelie 1st thru 3rd easily now. thx to everybody who chime in with helpfull info you guys rock !!!

[Chunkers101]

Anyone who knows of clutches that will fit my 200k, lemmie know. lol

[Howdy]

Anyone who knows of clutches that will fit my 200k, lemmie know. lol
New or used? I have a motor on the shelf and could pull and inspect the clutches.
Howdy

[Chunkers101]

New or used? I have a motor on the shelf and could pull and inspect the clutches.
Howdy used, I have a ytm 225 centrifugal clutch but im nto sure if it will fit a ytm 200k, the one on my 200 is stuck, it's like driving a clutch, with no clutch cable, it's ruff lol.

[Chunkers101]

Bump! anyone know?

[Howdy]

Do a search for for part numbers for both clutches.

Got real busy tonight so I didn't get to the shop today.
Sorry.
Howdy

[Chunkers101]

I don't have the part # for the ytm 200, only the 225. and i cant depend on ebay having the right part number for the 200

[El Camexican]

I don't have the part # for the ytm 200, only the 225. and i cant depend on ebay having the right part number for the 200

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/All%20Terrain%20Vehicle/1983/YTM200K/parts.html

Start looking om sites like this. There are also 200/225 manuals on ebay for $20 bucks. Good luck.

[Chunkers101]

I have a pdf file for the 200, but i wasn't sure they gave part numbers, I don't do this kind of stuff often, reason for me coming here to you guys look for help.

[Howdy]

From the quick search I just did I found the part numbers look to be the same.
Howdy

[Chunkers101]

I just looked them up, the houseing has the same part # aswell as the Nut has the same part # but the clutch it's self is dif, would this matter? I don't see why it would, the part would go in and fit, maybe feel dif as you ride the machine?

[muthey]

the clutch will fit. the ytm 200's and the ytm225's are almost identical motors, so "most" parts are interchangeable. the big differences are in the top end the cylinder won't swap from a 225 without boring the cases, and the head is different with the motor mount, also the shift shaft is different lengths, but they will swap.

[trikestar]

I just looked them up, the houseing has the same part # aswell as the Nut has the same part # but the clutch it's self is dif, would this matter? I don't see why it would, the part would go in and fit, maybe feel dif as you ride the machine?i no you already got 225 centrifugual clutch but have you thought about upgradin the clutch ? the newer style clutch in the timberwolfs, bear tracker is alot better stronger just another option if you wanna go that route.

[Chunkers101]

I'd like to but i have to do with what i have, changed it today and 4 bolts broke off in the side cover, so now i need a new side cover spacer thing.. lol

[trikestar]

yea when i change out the centrifugual clutch i got all but one bolt out and it was pina but after lil muscle i finaly got it lol man it was nasty and wore bad but i seen few covers on ebay pretty cheap.

[Howdy]

I'd like to but i have to do with what i have, changed it today and 4 bolts broke off in the side cover, so now i need a new side cover spacer thing.. lol

Sent you a PM on the spacer.
Howdy

[newfiebullet]

dont mean the jack but does anyone remember the nut sizes on both clutches? i need to pick up a couple sockets