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23 May 2015 20:54 #673410 by Alant99
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I have a 88 kzp1000 that clutch was slipping . I changed the friction plates and the metal plates looked OK so I reused them. I assembled it and it still slips. Are the metal plates the problem or could I have done something wrong? I replaced the springs too. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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23 May 2015 20:59 #673412 by 650ed
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Did you use the instructions in the Kawasaki Service Manual to adjust the clutch?

What motor oil are you using?

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23 May 2015 20:59 #673413 by SWest
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Did you check the clutch adjuster inside the sprocket cover. It may be sticking. If it's the worm gear type, it needs to be greased and adjusted yearly or when you replace the cable.
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23 May 2015 21:06 #673417 by Alant99
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Yes. I have a clymer manual and am using penzoil 10-40

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23 May 2015 21:11 #673419 by SWest
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You need a factory manual. The others use a "shot gun" approach and there are errors.
Steve
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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23 May 2015 21:12 #673420 by Alant99
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I will check that.

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23 May 2015 21:13 #673421 by 650ed
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Is the Penzoil motorcycle oil? In other words, does it have the JASO-MA designation on the container? If not, it more than likely is automotive oil with friction modifiers that will damage wet clutches. Definitely make sure whatever oil you use has JASO-MA marked on the container. Ed
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24 May 2015 05:46 #673448 by martin_csr
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Alant99 wrote: Yes. I have a clymer manual and am using penzoil 10-40

In what direction are you turning the clutch release adjusting screw? Manuals are sometimes ambiguous in that regard.
On many 80s models you're supposed to turn it counterclockwise first until hard to turn, then clockwise 1/4 turn.
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24 May 2015 05:54 #673451 by SWest
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You may have the EZ pull style. The one with the ball bearings and ramp. In any event you should open it up, lube it set it at the relaxed position, put it together and start again. Might be simple as that or a sticky cable.
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25 May 2015 18:45 #673725 by Alant99
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I changed the adjustment and that solved the problem. Thanks guys!

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25 May 2015 18:59 #673732 by Alant99
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Yeah. I turned it counter clockwise and it stopped slipping
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25 May 2015 19:00 #673733 by SWest
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Good job. B)
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