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Old 05-23-2010, 09:39 AM   #1
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Hey guys I just sold my 01 club car ds with 6 inch lift and 22-11-10 wheels and bought a o4 yamaha gmax. I just ordered jakes 6 inch lift and am going to order some tires to put on my existing 12 inch rims.

My question is how can I turn up my engine just a little without disableing the govonor completely. My cart only runs at 12mph top speed now. Would like to get only around 18mph. I dont need anymore than that. Is there adjustment in the gas pedal to do this? thanks for your help.
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Old 05-23-2010, 10:10 AM   #2
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My question is how can I turn up my engine just a little without disableing the govonor completely. My cart only runs at 12mph top speed now. Would like to get only around 18mph. I dont need anymore than that. Is there adjustment in the gas pedal to do this? thanks for your help.
I'm a sparky guy so no real help, just a thought.
If your cart runs 12mph now and you need 18mph, that's an rpm increase of 50%. Just seems to me like more than "turn up my engine just a little without disableing the govonor completely"
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Old 05-23-2010, 10:31 AM   #3
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I dont have to turn it up that fast just a little more. My father in law has a g16 and he runs by me. stock motor just has some adjustments. He still has his govonor in tact. Thats why I ask.
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Old 05-23-2010, 10:49 AM   #4
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I dont have to turn it up that fast just a little more. My father in law has a g16 and he runs by me. stock motor just has some adjustments. He still has his govonor in tact. Thats why I ask.
It's very simple. Take off the access panel (below your sweaterbasket), you'll see the govenor arm. With a deep 10 mm socket and ratchet, turn the nut in on the threaded rod. The more you turn it in, the faster you'll go. Good luck and welcome to Yami land
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Old 05-23-2010, 10:51 AM   #5
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wow that seems really easy. I will try it this afternoon. Thanks
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Old 05-24-2010, 06:21 PM   #6
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ok I got to looking around a bit on the cart. I noticed that when I pushed the gas pedal down the cart dont start to move until its over half way down. So I followed the cables to the govoner in the back and when I push the pedal it takes so long because there was a lot of slack in the cable. So I adjusted the cable under the pedal up front. Now it will start a lot smoother and it gained 2mph also. So now I am cruzing 14mph on level ground. I may turn in that nut on the govonor a bit later to get a bit more. How much do I need to turn it in? I dont like for the cart to rev up real high. I like it smooth. thanks
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Old 05-24-2010, 10:02 PM   #7
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http://www.cartpartsplus.com/yamaha-speed-spring.html
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Old 05-24-2010, 10:11 PM   #8
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sweet!!! I dont know if I need that much speed. still one question though. How does it get the extra speed? does it take the engine to higher rpms or what. Sorry dont mean to be annoying. I am just curious. thanks for the link also.
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Old 05-24-2010, 10:59 PM   #9
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another question.... I have ordered a jakes 6 inch lift kit. Also ordered 4 sahara classic 22-11-12inch tires to go on my existing 12 wheels. Will I have to remark the dipstick for the oil once its lifted?? I had to on my club car. Everything should be here by the end of the week as well as my complete light kit. I would be interested in selling the tires that are coming off if anyone is interested. They are in excellent shape. Also is there anything I need to know when I lift my Gmax?? thanks
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no need to change the dipstick. We have the 22" sahara tires and they ride rough off road, I should have gotten the 23"
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