Hey everyone, just wanted to share my experience with Don Plowmans RIOT kit.
Background: I bought my cart used from a neighbor about a year and a half ago. I wanted some extra speed as I was only getting around 11-13 with the stock Hitachi Motor and Moric Controller. After doing only minor research I ended up just upgrading the controller to the Alltrax XCT48500 YDRE, but programed it down to 300 amps in an attempt to not burn out the stock motor. This lasted about 8 months but the stock hitachi finally gave out (see pics).
This was a blessing in disguise as I had really wanted an aftermarket motor and now I had the excuse I needed to get one. After reading some more and talking to D&D motors and Don Plowman, I decided to upgrade to PLOWMANS RIOT motor and I couldn't be any happier. First of let me say that Don knows his stuff when it comes to these motors and Yamaha carts. I was in a hurry to get this done as I'm leaving town for a month and needed to get my cart up and running before I left.
Don was more than accommodating and got me the parts as quickly as possible. After getting the new motor installed I am still in the break in period for the motor but the preliminary results are in as Follows:
2008 Yamaha Drive G29
4 x 12 US Batteries (approx 2 years old) full pack charge approx 51v
Plowmans RIOT Motor
Alltrax 48500 YDRE Controller
MJZ 400 Solenoid
Stock hight w/ 12" Wheels and low profile tire (215/40-12)
Getting approx 28-29 mph on flats (saw 31 on slight downhill). Tons of low end torque to get me up some pretty good hills in my neighborhood.
All in all, I'm getting the best of both worlds, great low end torque and acceleration, and a great top end speed. Great work by Don Plowman!!!!!
His customer service has been 2nd to none. And that is rare these Days. I highly recommend if you are replacing your motor or controller, just upgrade it all to PLOWMANS RIOT kit!! You won't regret it!!!
Thanks again Don!!
Background: I bought my cart used from a neighbor about a year and a half ago. I wanted some extra speed as I was only getting around 11-13 with the stock Hitachi Motor and Moric Controller. After doing only minor research I ended up just upgrading the controller to the Alltrax XCT48500 YDRE, but programed it down to 300 amps in an attempt to not burn out the stock motor. This lasted about 8 months but the stock hitachi finally gave out (see pics).
This was a blessing in disguise as I had really wanted an aftermarket motor and now I had the excuse I needed to get one. After reading some more and talking to D&D motors and Don Plowman, I decided to upgrade to PLOWMANS RIOT motor and I couldn't be any happier. First of let me say that Don knows his stuff when it comes to these motors and Yamaha carts. I was in a hurry to get this done as I'm leaving town for a month and needed to get my cart up and running before I left.
Don was more than accommodating and got me the parts as quickly as possible. After getting the new motor installed I am still in the break in period for the motor but the preliminary results are in as Follows:
2008 Yamaha Drive G29
4 x 12 US Batteries (approx 2 years old) full pack charge approx 51v
Plowmans RIOT Motor
Alltrax 48500 YDRE Controller
MJZ 400 Solenoid
Stock hight w/ 12" Wheels and low profile tire (215/40-12)
Getting approx 28-29 mph on flats (saw 31 on slight downhill). Tons of low end torque to get me up some pretty good hills in my neighborhood.
All in all, I'm getting the best of both worlds, great low end torque and acceleration, and a great top end speed. Great work by Don Plowman!!!!!
His customer service has been 2nd to none. And that is rare these Days. I highly recommend if you are replacing your motor or controller, just upgrade it all to PLOWMANS RIOT kit!! You won't regret it!!!
Thanks again Don!!