cat and yamaha differences

[Kuzzy]

I ended up picking up a 2018 King Cat, do they still have all of the same failures as the yamaha? Im thinking the top gear (need to see if they take the same DMC gear yet) and driveshafts are still an issue (obviously a different chaincase because it is dropped and rolled), but what about the clutches? Do they flat spot rollers as well? I am pretty well versed in the sidewinder, but cant find much literature on here about the AC problems/upgrades.

 

[yamamarc]

Yes same issues and be very careful and inspect that primary well after each ride.. very very common that the movable sheave cracks and eventually blow apart

Jackshaft and clutches are the only difference,

 

[Turboflash]

X2 what Yamamarc said. To clarify, you need a mirror and good flashlight to inspect. I've never seen the stationery side crack, always the movable side. So dropping the side panel and bending over and looking into clutch, what you're seeing is stationery side. Need to use mirror to see movable side. Important!