Clutch Adjustment

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21 Feb 2008 17:14 #196129 by CptEDIV
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I installed a new motion pro clutch cable a couple weeks ago. It seems fine, except its a little harder to pull in that it used to be, and if I put the bike in gear, hold the clutch it an push, theres a little drag and its harder to roll than if I had it in neutral. I looked in the manual and it says theres an adjustment on the arm that spirals out to push the pushrod in. I've never adjusted or changed that, so I don't see how it could be off.. I have the cable ran correct and have it tightened as tight as it oughta be.
-Ed

1979 KZ 650 D2 \"Midnight\" blue.

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21 Feb 2008 17:34 #196133 by rstnick
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You should adjust the clutch release mechanism (CRM)(the lower one behind the small plate on the sprocket cover) when you change a cable.
It will be harder to push than when in neutral. That's normal. But if the CRM was not adjusted properly, this could cause it to be even harder to push.

Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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21 Feb 2008 17:40 #196136 by CptEDIV
Replied by CptEDIV on topic Clutch Adjustment
Alright I will try that tomorrow, thanks rstnick. Oh also the clutch seems like it disengages later in the handle motion. Like, it used to be I could let it off less than half way and start gettin power, but now all thats at the very end when I almost completely let off of the handle.

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21 Feb 2008 17:44 #196140 by rstnick
Replied by rstnick on topic Clutch Adjustment
The new cable will be a different length than the old one due to stretch or even different manufacturers, so the lever feel/positions will change. Adjusting the CRM will fix that.

Rob
CANADA

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s

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21 Feb 2008 18:49 #196164 by RonKZ650
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There's varying opinions on whether you should adjust the clutch release under the cover. My personal recommendation is don't unless someone else has fooled with it. I've never yet found it necessary to adjust. Even the 160,000+ KZ650 engine I retired a few years ago never had the cover off or the clutch fooled with in any way. (All original plates and springs). Probably 10 clutch cables replaced. Use only Kawasaki cables.

321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

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