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Police KZ1000P clutch issues
- dasanto2
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I just purchased a 2002 KZ1000P. I am having some clutch issues and I am hoping someone might have some insights:
Specifically, the rear tire spins when the clutch is fully pulled in. I have gone through the full procedure for the clutch adjustment (set screw, midpoint adjuster, and lever adjustment). I understand that this can be expected when the bike up in the air, however, the bike pulls ahead on me when I'm idling in first gear with the clutch pulled in. I have considered replacing the clutch pack but I have seen this solution applied to clutch slippage not clutch drag.
Any recommendations for troubleshooting and or aftermarket clutch packs?
thanks in advance and hello from Texas
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I used to have slippage when pouring on the coals, but NOW it's just the opposite with new OEM plates. It wants to GO! lol Sometimes the plates will stick after sitting for a while, and need to be jammed a bit to free them up.
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Street Fighter LTD wrote: Or warped steels from heat , or rust , or who knows without removing plates and doing a inspection of ALL parts.
One gasket is all it takes.
Dave
All great advice. As Dave stated, if you are having clutch issues, Dissect it and inspect everything carefully. The release mechanism under the sprocket cover (if the one with all of the little 1/8" steel bearing balls) is quite the can of worms to disassemble, clean, lube, then reassemble. Not for the faint of heart. It may not be functioning properly. Be sure to clean and inspect this with your "patient" attitude in place.
The OEM clutch plates also have orientation to look for when installing the friction plates. I have them laid out in the proper orientation in the clean oil soaking pan during re-assembly to make assembly a little closer to idiot proof.
The steels also have a "sharp" side that can affect disengagement on the clutch hub. The basket should not have grooves worn where the plates ride to prevent the plates from hanging up. All part of the term "inspect".
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I have the following updates:
I replaced the clutch cable as this seemed to be the cheapest ad easiest component to replace in an effort to diagnose the issue. I have adjusted the clutch as per the instructions; loosening the cable, turning the adjustment screw counter clock wise then 1/4" turn back (this is what the Clymer manual prescribes- I have seen some people run into issues when they turn it clockwise then half a turn back instead).
The short end of it is that the clutch still drags; the symptoms are much more pronounced when the engine is cold, but slightly present after riding for a few minutes.
Oil levels are fine. 10W40 put in about a year ago (has not been driven much since then).
Should I be looking at replacing the clutch friction plates?
thanks to all in advance
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We are talking about the release adjuster screw under the clutch cover inspection plate as shown in drawing 2-22 that Old_kaw posted for you
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
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