KZ 750 4 cyl starter clutch

Have a 1982 kz 750 4 cyl with a bad starter clutch. can not find any shops that will work on this problem as I assume the part is not available but the question is
- Can the starter clutch be accessed by removing various parts and tipping the bike on it's side and not have to remove the engine?
- Because parts are not available is there any homespun procedures that could be done to renew the starter clutch. I have access to very good machine shops in my area and if the springs are bad possibly find some that may match up to it
If anyone has any advice thanks in advance- hate to give up on the bike

You probably could just tip it over and work on it that way. Or you can do it from underneath. By far the easiest way is to remove the engine and flip it upside down. You should be able to buy replacement parts from partzilla or similar OEM sources.
The job itself is not too difficult with the right tools. Lot's of threads on it here if you use the search function.

You really should get a factory service manual before you dive into this....

www.kzrider.com/forum/4-electrical/59942...tarter-clutch#687064

TexasKZ is correct you MUST have the Kawasaki Service Manual to correct the problem. You do NOT need to pull the engine or turn the bike on its side.

Do not assume the parts are not available; I believe the parts actually are available as they were used on many newer models.

Forget trying to find non-original parts to fix the problem. The springs will certainly not be the only parts that must be replaced. Buy the genuine parts, and be sure to replace ALL the parts in there including the 58 tooth starter sprocket.

I was dissapointed to learn they buried the starter in the engine. Yes you can access it through the pan. There are threads here that talk about it. YOU NEED A MANUAL.
Steve

DBINWI wrote: Have a 1982 kz 750 4 cyl with a bad starter clutch. can not find any shops that will work on this problem as I assume the part is not available but the question is
- Can the starter clutch be accessed by removing various parts and tipping the bike on it's side and not have to remove the engine?
- Because parts are not available is there any homespun procedures that could be done to renew the starter clutch. I have access to very good machine shops in my area and if the springs are bad possibly find some that may match up to it
If anyone has any advice thanks in advance- hate to give up on the bike

If you don't want to tackle the job, you can acquire the parts you will need so you don't get jacked up prices from a shop, & there is a shop that works on old kaw's that are very knowledgeable, It's in Kenosha Wisc.
www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&...m=bv.107467506,d.eWE
Pete

You will have to remove the exhaust, oil pan, clutch cover, sprocket cover & the small secondary shaft cover underneath.

Partzilla has good part prices, although they are not the fastest.

Good luck and agree on checking the archives. There are dozens of threads, including one recently, on how to fix the starter clutch.