new to here, have a few questions

whaffner · 05-03-2009, 10:47 PM

Hello everyone!
I am new to here, and have a few questions. I have an '07 Yamaha Drive Gas cart. I am interested in finding out what modifications are available. The cart is completly stock, with the exception of tires/wheels. I put some low profile 10" tires/wheels on. It's black and shiny! I use it for golfing only at a pretty hilly course that I belong to. My main interest is finding a way to improve the engine's performance. It's kinda doggy, and I would like a little more zip. I've owned several Yamaha atv's, and am fairly mechanical.
Should I adjust the governor? I see that I can buy a higher gear ratioe gear set, but am concerned about the climbing ability.
What about a K&N air filter?
Aftermarket exhaust?
Where do I shop for these things?
Any help/suggestions you could give would be most appreciated!

Thanks!

IMNFL · 05-03-2009, 11:02 PM

Welcome to the forum whaffner!

Higher gears I believe will kill performance on the hills.

dirtysouth · 05-03-2009, 11:03 PM

Howdy whaff...

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dock98 · 05-04-2009, 08:44 AM

howdy whaffner.please tell us about yourself:http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/introductions/

whaffner · 05-04-2009, 11:45 AM

kinda funny. I've had tons of replies to my new introduction thread, but very few to this one.
Someone please explain the mechanics of the governor set up on this '07 Drive. Apparantly there is an adjusting nut on the rear differential that will allow higher higher rpm's??

IMNFL · 05-04-2009, 02:22 PM

Reason:
I don't know?

TheNewGuy · 05-04-2009, 02:47 PM

I don't know much about the Drive, but if there is an adjustment on the diff, tighten it up and it will improve your speed.

spriddle · 05-05-2009, 07:17 AM

Get us a pic. of the governor on your cart and we can probably explain it better. I've never seen this setup on an 07 Drive.

whaffner · 05-05-2009, 08:33 AM

I ordered a speed spring yesterday. According to Cart Parts Plus, the Drive is the same as a G22. Apparantly, the govorner is located on the rear differential housing. So I'll start teking the cart apart untill I find it. Doesn't sound like too maijor of a deal. I don't know if my cart has a rev limiter or not, guess I'll find out! If the spring makes a big difference, I'll then consider intake and exhaust modifications.

scottyb · 05-05-2009, 08:53 AM

Most of us have not much experience with the new drive

So when you figure it out please let us know what you find

05-03-2009, 10:47 PM	#1
whaffner Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 9	new to here, have a few questions Hello everyone! I am new to here, and have a few questions. I have an '07 Yamaha Drive Gas cart. I am interested in finding out what modifications are available. The cart is completly stock, with the exception of tires/wheels. I put some low profile 10" tires/wheels on. It's black and shiny! I use it for golfing only at a pretty hilly course that I belong to. My main interest is finding a way to improve the engine's performance. It's kinda doggy, and I would like a little more zip. I've owned several Yamaha atv's, and am fairly mechanical. Should I adjust the governor? I see that I can buy a higher gear ratioe gear set, but am concerned about the climbing ability. What about a K&N air filter? Aftermarket exhaust? Where do I shop for these things? Any help/suggestions you could give would be most appreciated! Thanks!

05-03-2009, 11:02 PM	#2
IMNFL FLIPPER Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 429	Re: new to here, have a few questions Welcome to the forum whaffner! Higher gears I believe will kill performance on the hills.

05-03-2009, 11:03 PM	#3
dirtysouth Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: P-COLA Posts: 1,176	Re: new to here, have a few questions Howdy whaff... Check with the site sponsors...

05-04-2009, 08:44 AM	#4
dock98 doin it in the desert Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sonora Desert,Az Posts: 5,603	Re: new to here, have a few questions howdy whaffner.please tell us about yourself:http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/introductions/

05-04-2009, 11:45 AM	#5
whaffner Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 9	Re: new to here, have a few questions kinda funny. I've had tons of replies to my new introduction thread, but very few to this one. Someone please explain the mechanics of the governor set up on this '07 Drive. Apparantly there is an adjusting nut on the rear differential that will allow higher higher rpm's??

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05-04-2009, 02:22 PM	#6
IMNFL FLIPPER Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 429	Re: new to here, have a few questions Reason: I don't know?

05-04-2009, 02:47 PM	#7
TheNewGuy Admin/Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,047	Re: new to here, have a few questions I don't know much about the Drive, but if there is an adjustment on the diff, tighten it up and it will improve your speed.
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05-05-2009, 07:17 AM	#8
spriddle Admin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TN Posts: 101,858	Re: new to here, have a few questions Get us a pic. of the governor on your cart and we can probably explain it better. I've never seen this setup on an 07 Drive.

05-05-2009, 08:33 AM	#9
whaffner Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 9	Re: new to here, have a few questions I ordered a speed spring yesterday. According to Cart Parts Plus, the Drive is the same as a G22. Apparantly, the govorner is located on the rear differential housing. So I'll start teking the cart apart untill I find it. Doesn't sound like too maijor of a deal. I don't know if my cart has a rev limiter or not, guess I'll find out! If the spring makes a big difference, I'll then consider intake and exhaust modifications.

05-05-2009, 08:53 AM	#10
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,410	Re: new to here, have a few questions Most of us have not much experience with the new drive So when you figure it out please let us know what you find

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