KZ1000 Clutch Issue / Big problem

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15 May 2013 18:09 #587564 by KZ1000 Hardtail
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Hello,
I need some help on my bike and I hope to find the answer here. I have a 1996 KZ1000p with 56,000 miles on it. After building it I found the clutches slipped at a higher RPM but grabbed well at low. So I purchased an EBC Kevlar clutch rebuild kit. I have a manual and it wasn't a hard job. After replacing the clutches I followed the adjustment as it stated. loosen mid cable adjustment and loosen handle. The engine adjuster stated to turn to counter clockwise till its hard then back 1/4 turn. My adjuster is all the way out and still hard. so i put back together and clutch didn't work.
I came to the conclusion to take the threaded adjuster out of the cover and try that. Bam!! it works, but still slips on hi-way. I don't want to run with out the adjuster in it. What did I screw up or ? Any help would be great!! Also couldn't find the torque spec for the clutch spring bolts so i went with feel on that lol

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15 May 2013 21:50 #587604 by Powerstroke_fan
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I would get the torque spec on the clutch spring bolts. Also if you didnt already replace the springs with some heavier ones.
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15 May 2013 21:51 #587605 by APE Jay
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Why did you buy the EBC clutch? Because it was a great ebay deal?
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15 May 2013 21:54 #587607 by Street Fighter LTD
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What kind of oil you running ?? New auto oils would make for a slipping clutch vs motorcycle oils for a wet clutch system.. Just a thought to check this before going crazy

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15 May 2013 23:30 #587644 by Patton
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KZ1000 Hardtail wrote: ...The engine adjuster stated to turn to counter clockwise till its hard then back 1/4 turn....

Some manuals are reportedly incorrect.

Would also try clockwise until stops, then counter-clockwise 1/4 turn.

May not help, but won't hurt to try.

Good Fortune! :)
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16 May 2013 08:17 #587694 by Old Man Rock
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" turn to counter clockwise till its hard"....

Hard being the key word.... Found in my KZ900 doing this resulted in a No Go...
Turn until you feel it just barely make contact then follow the rest of the procedure...

Worked as expected for me, may for you as well...

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