On my KZ-J style engines, I have always backed the cable adjustments (lever and mid - cable) all the way in to slacken the cable completely. Then I make the factory specified adjustment at the left engine cover (screw and locknut). I make sure the locknut is backed way off, then tighten the screw adjuster until the screw just touches the pushrod (slight resistance), then back it off 1/4 turn (no more than that!), and tighten the locknut. Then adjust the cable at the mid-adjustment until there is just 1/2" of lever movement at the end of the lever, then adjust the last little bit at the lever adjuster until there is only 1/8 to 1/4" of play at the lever's end. always try to get the lever adjuster's "slots" to face downward when you are done to keep water and dirt out of the cable...
Your engine uses the helix (screw) style clutch release mechanism, unlike the 83 GPz1100-A that uses the ball bearing and ramp / cam mechanism. The helix mechanism is more sensitive to incorrect adjustments, and is stiffer to pull. If you find a problem with the mechanism, I suggest replacing it with the 1983 - 84 GPz1100 style mechanism. It bolts in directly to the side cover in place of the helix type.
2-04 R1, 81 CSR1000, 81 LTD1000, 2-83 GPz1100, 3-79CBX, 81 CBX, 3-XS650, 84 Venture, +parts
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Universal formula for how many motorcycles one should own = n + 1, where n is how many motorcycles you own right now....
