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Just replaced the clutch on my 73 Z1 (1075cc) with the APE HD clutch. My question is about the 5 bolts that hold the clutch springs and hub in place. Clymer says tighten each equally, but it doesn't say how much. Do you compress the spring all the way or a certain number of turns? Any help would be appreciated!

Take a look at the link below for the Kawasaki Z1 Shop Manual. Ed

www.kzrider.com/modules/ServiceManuals/K...op%20Manual%20Z1.pdf

Tighten each bolt is roughly equal steps until they bottom out.

Tanks guys, that is what I needed to know!

Be sure to hit the torque spec in the service manual - don't just bottom the bolts out.

Page 6-39 of the KZ1000/KZ1100 Kawasaki Service Manual (1st link below) gives torque specs and info on tightening the clutch spring bolts. Also, page 72 of the KZ1000 Kawasaki Service Manual (2nd link below) gives torque specs and info on tightening the clutch spring bolts. I suggest you take a look at both references before deciding how much torque to apply to your bike's clutch spring bolts. Ed

www.kzrider.com/modules/ServiceManuals/KZ1100man.pdf

www.kzrider.com/modules/ServiceManuals/K...Service%20Manual.pdf

www.sellifighter.de/technik/GEWINDE/GEWINDE.HTM

torque specs for Metric threads

strength class

Translations

Gewinde = threads
Feingewinde = fine thread
Steigung = thread pitch
Güteklasse / Festigkeitsklasse = grade, strength class ( 8.8 standard grade)
Stahlschrauben = steel screws
VA Schrauben A2/A4 = stainless screws
Anziehdrehmoment in Nm = torque Nm

Thanks for the manual reference. Torque was 78-95 inch-pounds and the bike runs great!!