KZ 1000 LTD, need new clutch, what should I get?

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KZ 1000 LTD, need new clutch, what should I get?

16 Nov 2013 20:22
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It's about time to put a new clutch in, what should I get? Should I go for the Barnett? Kevlar or not? I don't beat the crap out of my bike but it should with stand the occasional burnout :evil: Thanks for your opinions!
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Re: KZ 1000 LTD, need new clutch, what should I get?

16 Nov 2013 22:23
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APE Track King clutch.
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Re: KZ 1000 LTD, need new clutch, what should I get?

17 Nov 2013 05:12 - 17 Nov 2013 05:15
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My 1000 LTD has an APE clutch and springs and it works great. :)

Not too stiff with my new lubed cable I just put on it. I don't beat mine too hard either.
1980 KZ1000 LTD-B4(MK II engine) - Progressive suspension, MTC pistons, Dynojet Stage III, all wear items replaced, WFO paint scheme(1978), etc..

Past bikes- 2 1976 Kz900's, 5 1975-76 Honda CB750's, Honda 500 -4, Honda 250, Honda 125, Honda 100, Suzuki RM 250, Honda XL350, Kawasaki KLR 650, etc..
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Re: KZ 1000 LTD, need new clutch, what should I get?

17 Nov 2013 06:31 - 17 Nov 2013 06:32
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Per Jay at APE the lining is made by the same company
that made the OEM clutch lining.

Have not heard good thing's about using the Barnett clutch's in our KZ's
1980 KZ650 F1
ZX750A1 motor.
Wiseco 810cc kit.
Zukiworks racing ported head.
VM 29 smooth bore's.
Dyna 2000 Ign. w/Dyna mini coil's
APE cylinder stud's and nut's.
APE valve spring's.
APE Track King clutch.
V/H KZ1000 sidewinder.
3.5x18 laced to a KZ1000 disk hub.
150/60/18 Shinko 006 Podium.
63" wheel base.
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Re: KZ 1000 LTD, need new clutch, what should I get?

17 Nov 2013 07:08
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anotherZ wrote: It's about time to put a new clutch in, what should I get? Should I go for the Barnett? Kevlar or not? I don't beat the crap out of my bike but it should with stand the occasional burnout :evil: Thanks for your opinions!
Best set up is factory oem plates and 10-15% stiffer spring
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Re: KZ 1000 LTD, need new clutch, what should I get?

17 Nov 2013 07:11
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I would recommend stock clutchs. Espically if you dont beat the crap out of it all the time. Ape does sell good kits, but the APE HD clutches wear on the clutch basket. Not sure about the trac kings never used them. I have run the Hds tho. They did leave marks on my basket, tho i might beat on mine just a little more also. I would also not reccomened the barnett clutches. Stock clutches will take some abuse.
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Re: KZ 1000 LTD, need new clutch, what should I get?

17 Nov 2013 07:38 - 17 Nov 2013 07:39
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Stock! :cheer:

Good Fortune! :)
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Re: KZ 1000 LTD, need new clutch, what should I get?

17 Nov 2013 08:32 - 17 Nov 2013 08:33
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+1 for the stock clutch plates with heavy duty springs. I have tried most and interestingly the feel and longliverty is so much better with the KHI originals :)
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Re: KZ 1000 LTD, need new clutch, what should I get?

17 Nov 2013 09:58 - 17 Nov 2013 10:00
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I would go stock. Many drag guys use stock plates.

Also soak the new plates in oil for no less than 24 hours.. Use the same oil used in bike.

Don't ever put new plates in dry!
Last edit: 17 Nov 2013 10:00 by 4TheKZ1000.

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Re: KZ 1000 LTD, need new clutch, what should I get?

17 Nov 2013 12:35
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Ditto :woohoo: on OEM clutch plates with H.D. springs or shimmed stock springs.... most racers use stock oem clutch's .... aftermarket clutches seem to need sooner replacement along with other problems .....definitely no to any barnett clutch packs :S :pinch:
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Re: KZ 1000 LTD, need new clutch, what should I get?

17 Nov 2013 18:26
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You guys are going to make it hard to sell my Barmett pac! :side:
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Re: KZ 1000 LTD, need new clutch, what should I get?

17 Nov 2013 18:35
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Thanks guys, you make it pretty clear. I rarely see so many answers telling me all the same! What's the best place to get them?
79 KZ 1000 LTD
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