96 VMAX 600 & SX Clutch

[sodakota]

I finally got the new skid installed and testing the set up when I noticed a significant change in power and noise. Turns out the Comet clutch spider blew apart. Will an 8CR00 primary clutch from a SX Viper work? Do I have to change the weights and spring and ????? Big ride this weekend and the extra sled would be nice for the family.

 

[jimfsr]

You would definately have to change the weights and springs. I don't know if the taper is the same, should check comets web site for commonality. It should say what part numbers fit which models as the comet clutches come w/o wights and springs, the cluch body would be the same, maybe a diff. taper though.

 

[sodakota]

Thx - taper?

The taper apppears the same as Yamaha did not spec the "comet" branded clutch. Rather, the "comet" clutch that came off machine was a replacement/improvement.

It seems through some net review that the comet 102c and 108c are the clutches needed for yamaha taper. I have the comet taper spec for the clutch but I can not find the stock taper of the crank shaft.

Any ideas anyone on how to determine/find OEM taper?

 

[jimfsr]

The 102 and 108 were manufacturd with many different tapers to fit different machines.They should be the same. I will see what I can find out for ya...


Bolt it on! same springs and weights, same taper. Will work on both machines.