Clutch issue/Checking Timing

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08 Dec 2010 15:49 #415973 by BIGKEVIN
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Do you have to order the oil filter and oil filter gasket or is it something that they motorcycle dealers normally have in stock ?
1976 KZ900
2006 ZX6R

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08 Dec 2010 15:53 #415974 by hocbj23
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the dealer i use keeps them in stock.good luck.bj

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08 Dec 2010 15:57 #415976 by BIGKEVIN
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Appreciate the info. Will check with the dealer tomorrow.
1976 KZ900
2006 ZX6R

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08 Dec 2010 17:29 - 08 Dec 2010 20:17 #416000 by Patton
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BIGKEVIN wrote:

How do you change the oil on this bike ? On the other 2 bikes that I had, the oil filter was visable. Where is the oil drain plug and how many are there. Where is the filter located ? I don't see it in the Haynes manual.


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09 Dec 2010 15:47 #416148 by BIGKEVIN
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I was able to get the oil changed today. Changed the oil filter also. Started the bike and let is run for a few minutes. I still have the same problem with the clutch, but at least I know that the oil is new. Is it possible that the clutch itself is locked up ? When I pull the clutch lever in, I do see the bolt/screw that sits behind the clutch cover move, but it does not move very much. I dont know how much it it supposed to move.
1976 KZ900
2006 ZX6R

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09 Dec 2010 16:27 #416152 by P21
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not to be a smart azz.
but when you had oil drained you should of open the clutch cover(big round cover) and removed presure plate and springs and look at your clutch pac (friction-metal-friction-metal and so forth.
all it takes is some cooked plates and you have clutch drag and all that other stuff that the cable adjustment cant do.and push rod adjustment.
Kawasaki KZ 1000 Police (2002) P21

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09 Dec 2010 17:00 #416153 by BIGKEVIN
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How much oil will spill if I take the clutch cover off now ? Is there a gasket that will be needed ?
1976 KZ900
2006 ZX6R

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09 Dec 2010 17:09 #416155 by P21
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if on the sidestand alittle oil or open drain plug and remove some oil and put drain plug back in quick.
the way its sounds i bet you your clutch plates are fried.

if you go inside clutch take your time and keep all parts in order of removal.

it sounds like a hard job,but its not
after you do this you will say shit that was easy!!

best of luck
Kawasaki KZ 1000 Police (2002) P21

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09 Dec 2010 17:23 #416157 by BIGKEVIN
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I hopefully will have time to check the clutches tomorrow. How can I tell if the clutches are good or not ?
1976 KZ900
2006 ZX6R

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10 Dec 2010 17:50 #416303 by P21
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well what did you find?
Kawasaki KZ 1000 Police (2002) P21

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11 Dec 2010 02:41 #416330 by BIGKEVIN
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I got the clutches out last night. I will be measuring them today to see if they meet the standards in the manual.
1976 KZ900
2006 ZX6R

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11 Dec 2010 09:59 #416350 by BIGKEVIN
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I checked the clutch disk thickness today and some of them are measuring .125 in. Looks like i'll be APE extra disk heavy duty clutch pack from Z1, unless someone has another option.
1976 KZ900
2006 ZX6R

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