Jakes Sport shifter Install on Yamaha G8

thecurti · 12-29-2011, 10:36 AM

Shifter is not listed for the G8 Yamaha, but will work.
First step is remove stock lever, center the shiter over the shaft and drill the mount holes. I drilled right through into the metal brace
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You will need 1/4" longer bolts than supplied to go through the support
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With the top and side plated off the shifter, mount the housing to the cart
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Instruction walk you through taking the heim joint loose from the shifter, putting it on the shaft and hooking back up to the shifter, very simple.
Now you have to put the side and top plates back on and check operation of the shifter.
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Note; the big deal here is adjusting the heim joint so the shift lever goes as far forward, in the slot of the top plate, so you can get it into reverse. Now for me I had to cut the heim joint adjust bolt and screw it all the way in (to make as short as possible). You will likely have to take the side and top plates back off a couple times to adjust, which is simply 8 screws. When adjusting put the seat on, to allow for shifter movement. I had it adjusted great, but then the shift lever hit the seat and would not go into reverse.
Its a simple install and I will let Jakes know it will fit the best made Yamaha cart, the G8

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CajunLoneWolf · 12-29-2011, 10:46 AM

Awesome job Curt and great info on the install

I vote for a sticky cause you opened up a whole new option for our carts

essness · 12-29-2011, 11:09 AM

Nice tutorial Curt, thanks

smallblock450sl · 12-29-2011, 04:47 PM

Nice job, looks great and your pix's and expinations will shurely help another member

jakecove1 · 12-31-2011, 01:37 PM

love the pics, I think i a guy could build one, just of the pics

jakecove1 · 12-31-2011, 01:40 PM

heres a thought, Take a electric transfer case shift motor, and make a push button shifter

smallblock450sl · 12-31-2011, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakecove1

heres a thought, Take a electric transfer case shift motor, and make a push button shifter

Can it "push and pull"?

essness · 12-31-2011, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakecove1

heres a thought, Take a electric transfer case shift motor, and make a push button shifter

CraigTN did this with a linear actuator

smallblock450sl · 12-31-2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by essness

CraigTN did this with a linear actuator

Do you need to be an "injuner" to install one? If so I'm out of luck

essness · 12-31-2011, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallblock450sl

Do you need to be an "injuner" to install one? If so I'm out of luck

It actual is pretty simple. He put the f/r inside the body and let the actuator just do the movement from left to right. It's in the thread with his green BB cart. I cant fing the thread though

12-29-2011, 10:36 AM	#1
thecurti The G8 wrecking ball Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Amelia Va. Posts: 3,556	Jakes Sport shifter Install on Yamaha G8 Shifter is not listed for the G8 Yamaha, but will work. First step is remove stock lever, center the shiter over the shaft and drill the mount holes. I drilled right through into the metal brace [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] You will need 1/4" longer bolts than supplied to go through the support [IMG][/IMG] With the top and side plated off the shifter, mount the housing to the cart [IMG][/IMG] Instruction walk you through taking the heim joint loose from the shifter, putting it on the shaft and hooking back up to the shifter, very simple. Now you have to put the side and top plates back on and check operation of the shifter. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Note; the big deal here is adjusting the heim joint so the shift lever goes as far forward, in the slot of the top plate, so you can get it into reverse. Now for me I had to cut the heim joint adjust bolt and screw it all the way in (to make as short as possible). You will likely have to take the side and top plates back off a couple times to adjust, which is simply 8 screws. When adjusting put the seat on, to allow for shifter movement. I had it adjusted great, but then the shift lever hit the seat and would not go into reverse. Its a simple install and I will let Jakes know it will fit the best made Yamaha cart, the G8 [IMG][/IMG]

12-29-2011, 10:46 AM	#2
CajunLoneWolf The Pro in procrastinate! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scott, La Posts: 2,086	Re: Jakes Sport shifter Install on Yamaha G8 Awesome job Curt and great info on the install I vote for a sticky cause you opened up a whole new option for our carts

12-29-2011, 11:09 AM	#3
essness Not your usual outlaw Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Near Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 20,054	Re: Jakes Sport shifter Install on Yamaha G8 Nice tutorial Curt, thanks

12-29-2011, 04:47 PM	#4
smallblock450sl Sometime's............ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 11,874	Re: Jakes Sport shifter Install on Yamaha G8 Nice job, looks great and your pix's and expinations will shurely help another member

12-31-2011, 01:37 PM	#5
jakecove1 Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minier IL Posts: 112	Re: Jakes Sport shifter Install on Yamaha G8 love the pics, I think i a guy could build one, just of the pics

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12-31-2011, 01:40 PM	#6
jakecove1 Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minier IL Posts: 112	Re: Jakes Sport shifter Install on Yamaha G8 heres a thought, Take a electric transfer case shift motor, and make a push button shifter

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