anybody change clutch in YTM 225 DX

**trikestar** · 10-23-2012, 08:41 PM

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** · 10-23-2012, 09:48 PM

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** · 10-25-2012, 10:21 PM

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** · 10-27-2012, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by 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!

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** · 10-27-2012, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 10-27-2012, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by trikestar

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** · 10-28-2012, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by teamboaty

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** · 10-28-2012, 07:41 PM

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

**trikestar** · 10-30-2012, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by teamboaty

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

oh 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** · 10-30-2012, 09:55 AM

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** · 10-30-2012, 09:01 PM

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** · 10-31-2012, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

ok thx for the help and advice man you been a big help

**teamboaty** · 10-31-2012, 07:14 PM

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/showthr...tch-engagement

**trikestar** · 11-02-2012, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by 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/showthr...tch-engagement

thx for the link man but im havin hard time findin a centrigual clutch for 250 timberwolf or bear tracker.

**teamboaty** · 11-02-2012, 06:14 PM

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