Clutch slipping

So my '82 kz750 has 12,000 miles. After searching on here I'm thinking it's the clutch springs. I have already tried adjusting the clutch. Counter-clockwise until snug right?

For an almost 30 yr old bike and 12,000 miles am I ready for clutch springs? Or all new clutch parts?

Thanks everyone

On a 750 and 12000 Mi I doubt that the clutch would be warn out. But I would say that you are way overdue for clutch springs. While you are in there, take advantage and follow my thread on reconditioning the clutch.
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...cribed+to+this+topic .

rnuse wrote:

So my '82 kz750 has 12,000 miles. After searching on here I'm thinking it's the clutch springs. I have already tried adjusting the clutch. Counter-clockwise until snug right?

For an almost 30 yr old bike and 12,000 miles am I ready for clutch springs? Or all new clutch parts?

Thanks everyone

...already tried adjusting the clutch. Counter-clockwise until snug right?

But then supposed to turn clockwise 1/2 turn before tightening locknut. This creates the necessary gap between adjuster screw and push rod. If not done, the clutch will slip because can't fully engage absence the gap.

Good Fortune!

Patton wrote:

rnuse wrote:

So my '82 kz750 has 12,000 miles. After searching on here I'm thinking it's the clutch springs. I have already tried adjusting the clutch. Counter-clockwise until snug right?

For an almost 30 yr old bike and 12,000 miles am I ready for clutch springs? Or all new clutch parts?

Thanks everyone

...already tried adjusting the clutch. Counter-clockwise until snug right?

But then supposed to turn clockwise 1/2 turn before tightening locknut. This creates the necessary gap between adjuster screw and push rod. If not done, the clutch will slip because can't fully engage absence the gap.

Good Fortune!

I agree. Besides that, you can friction WELD the pusher rod to the pusher and blow out the side cover.

...already tried adjusting the clutch. Counter-clockwise until snug right?

Maybe my 650 is different but mine is adjusted clockwise until snug then back off 1/2 turn. Then without changing adjustment you tightend nut.

Bluemeanie wrote:

...already tried adjusting the clutch. Counter-clockwise until snug right?

Maybe my 650 is different but mine is adjusted clockwise until snug then back off 1/2 turn. Then without changing adjustment you tightend nut.

I just hate tight nuts, Don't you? :ohmy: :laugh:

Such a touchy adjustment...

Am familiar with two designs of clutch push rod adjusters.

Slide type --- as on Z1 and KZ900 and KZ1000 to engine #KZT00AE025468.

Ball type beginning on engine ##KZT00AE025468.

Clearly the slide type is adjusted by screwing in clockwise until snug, then out counterclockwise 1/2 turn.

To me, it isn't so clear about the ball type adjuster.
The FSM, when speaking of the conversion to ball type, refers adjustment procedure to earlier instructions about the screw type.
However, in actual practice, the ball type is reportedly adjusted by screwing out counterclockwise until snug, then in clockwise 1/2 turn (opposite of screw type).
Which to me seems counter-intuitive.

Perhaps someone who's positively certain about which way to turn the screw when adjusting the ball type will post confirmation as to whether it's the same or opposite the screw type.

Regardless, on ball type, whichever way to turn the adjusting screw should be apparent when performing the adjustment (just notice reaction to clutch handlebar lever when squeezed and released). The objective is to lightly snug the fit so as to close the gap (by first turning screw whichever way is necessary to accomplish this), and then loosen the screw 1/2 turn to create the gap.
Loosening instead of snugging will cause more slop in cable play at the handlebar lever.

Good Fortune!

If your clutch is like mine there are 3 adjustments; one at the center of cable, one at the clutch push rod, and one at the lever. They need to be adjusted correctly and in that order if the clutch is going to operate properly. Ed

Between '81 and '82 they changed the clutch push rod adjuster on the kz750-4, as Patton stated. However, in the kz750-4 FSM, 1982 Supplement, it says to turn the adjusting screw counter-clockwise until it becomes hard to turn, then turn it clockwise 1/4 turn before tightening the locking nut.

Good luck!