We went to Yamaha for some more GYT-R performance products. We obtained a GYT-R HD clutch kit, a GYT-R Billet clutch pressure plate, and a GYT-R billet clutch basket. The clutch kit is designed to with stand modified motors. The pressure plate and clutch basket are made for GYT-R by Hinson. These pieces are CNC machined from a solid piece of aircraft grade T-6 billet aluminum and then Akadized™ to give them a very hard wear-resistant surface. While we could have just replaced the clutch kit we have heard of a number of cases where the stock basket has broken. A broken basket could do additional damage to the case or drive gear. We opted for billet. The Billet basket also has larger holes for better lubrication and clutch plate life. With GYT-R parts in hand we headed to Sand Tech Racing in Las Vegas, Nevada. While this job could be accomplished by the mechanically inclined at home, we felt much more comfortable leaving this job to a professional.Tear Down The installation instructions that come with the GYT-R parts are very short. They basically refer you to the Yamaha service manual.

You will need to remove your belly skid plate and then drain the oil.

You need to also drain the coolant as the combined water pump oil pump will come off first.

With clutch cable disconnected, heel plate removed, brake pedal disconnected and lowered, you can remove the side cover.

It is a tight fit but the cover will now come off.

With clutch cable disconnected, heel plate removed, brake pedal disconnected and lowered, you can remove the side cover.

It is a tight fit but the cover will now come off.

Installation continued on Page 2

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Las Vegas, NV
702-491-0282

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