Clutch actuator mod
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Re: Clutch actuator mod
28 Mar 2016 16:40
She deserves it. :woohoo:
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Re: Clutch actuator mod
29 Mar 2016 13:47 - 29 Mar 2016 13:48
Picked up a couple ball bearings to act as spacers for the adjustment screw. I'll make a clip of it going in.
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Re: Clutch actuator mod
29 Mar 2016 15:12
Nice job on the clutch mod Steve!
Glad you're going to build Bossie a safe place away from the meth heads too. I'm guessing if it's cooler in there with that new convoluted roofing, you'll be more likely to spend more time in it. Win/Win for Bossie and you!
Glad you're going to build Bossie a safe place away from the meth heads too. I'm guessing if it's cooler in there with that new convoluted roofing, you'll be more likely to spend more time in it. Win/Win for Bossie and you!

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Re: Clutch actuator mod
29 Mar 2016 16:18
Steve cool to see my idea work for you


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.
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: Clutch actuator mod
29 Mar 2016 16:27
This is were Steve got the idea this is on my ZX motor so my cable and lever
are outside the case and easy to get to.
are outside the case and easy to get to.

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.
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: Clutch actuator mod
29 Mar 2016 17:22
Thanks Dave. I put in the ball bearing. Had to pull it apart again to do it. The adjusting screw is out too far but not enough to hit the cover. It did take up the slack caused by the Motion Pro cable. I think I'll just make another screw out of a 8m bolt end and cut a slot in the top for adjusting it. Good thing it's right hand thread. It works perfectly but I won't be happy until it looks right too. :whistle:
I took some clips of it but this damn cam is FKing up again. I have to format it once the card gets half way or this SHT happens and it will record but it can't be read.
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I took some clips of it but this damn cam is FKing up again. I have to format it once the card gets half way or this SHT happens and it will record but it can't be read.

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Re: Clutch actuator mod
30 Mar 2016 12:50
Clips of before and after.
Had a tendency to dump the clutch before. Would have to put it neutral at lights. Now the clutch pull is like a 100cc bike. :laugh:
I went to Jasmin's to air up her tire with the mini compressor I carry in my trunk. I need some kind of canvas bag for my larger tools, tire irons, etc. Tired of all that noise in the back. Any suggestions?
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Had a tendency to dump the clutch before. Would have to put it neutral at lights. Now the clutch pull is like a 100cc bike. :laugh:
I went to Jasmin's to air up her tire with the mini compressor I carry in my trunk. I need some kind of canvas bag for my larger tools, tire irons, etc. Tired of all that noise in the back. Any suggestions?
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Re: Clutch actuator mod
31 Mar 2016 20:02
I used the Z1 actuator bolt as a pattern for the bolt I made. I think it's shorter than the KZ 900 one. Try again tomorrow.
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Re: Clutch actuator mod
01 Apr 2016 00:49
Great idea. There are custom clutch actuators for Kawasaki triples that are slightly longer and they help a lot. Same idea, more leverage.
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Re: Clutch actuator mod
01 Apr 2016 13:29 - 01 Apr 2016 13:29
Got a little squirrely leaving Lowes. A fine layer of blow sand on the apron and almost lost it. I credit the clutch mod for it not being worse.
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Re: Clutch actuator mod
01 Apr 2016 13:51
Problem was, you weren't going fast enough, :laugh: :laugh: :woohoo:
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Re: Clutch actuator mod
01 Apr 2016 14:02
My fault, too inpatient. :dry:
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