GPZ550 (1983) clutch help
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Re: GPZ550 (1983) clutch help
18 Mar 2016 07:50
They kinda glue themselves together. Separating them and oiling them might do the trick.
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Re: GPZ550 (1983) clutch help
27 Mar 2016 19:53
Thanks for the suggestions. Just a quick update,:
Replaced clutch springs as new ones were available at my local dealer.
Changed oil to Castrol 4 T as recommended by a fellow GPZ owner
Soaked friction plates in the new oil for 3 days prior to installing
Adjusted the clutch mechanism ( clockwise, anticlockwise - who knows !!, this must be the most confusing adjustment ever in the history of motorcycles)
It's definetely better, when the engine/ oil is cold it's really good, once everything warms up it still grabs a bit but it's an improvement.
Replaced clutch springs as new ones were available at my local dealer.
Changed oil to Castrol 4 T as recommended by a fellow GPZ owner
Soaked friction plates in the new oil for 3 days prior to installing
Adjusted the clutch mechanism ( clockwise, anticlockwise - who knows !!, this must be the most confusing adjustment ever in the history of motorcycles)
It's definetely better, when the engine/ oil is cold it's really good, once everything warms up it still grabs a bit but it's an improvement.
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Re: GPZ550 (1983) clutch help
28 Mar 2016 02:49
Just a small point, just check the clutch cable is the correct part number and not a cheap replacement the cable only needs to be a touch to long and you will not be able to pull it in completely even with full adjustment
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Re: GPZ550 (1983) clutch help
28 Mar 2016 08:01loudhvx wrote: Yes, it's hard to locate the correct procedure in the manual since you have to weed through the appendices, and the clymer is vague, and may be wrong.
gpzweb.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ClutchReleaseMech.GIF
Did you see this link? I have the same motor in one of my bikes, and the clutch adjustment is very simple once you know what's going on.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Kz550 valve train warning.
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