Clutch is dragging with the handle fully in.

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13 Mar 2022 12:38 #863733 by Missile2511
I am working on a 1979  kz650b3 and I finally got a chain for the bike and put it on yesterday. When I put the bike in gear and pull in the clutch, the bike is hard to move as the clutch is dragging. I cannot cure the issue by adjusting the clutch and am hoping that the clutch is sticky from years of sitting and will loosen up once it gets a few miles on it.
Wishful thinking,
Joe

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15 Mar 2022 18:03 #863846 by Irish Yobbo
Replied by Irish Yobbo on topic Clutch is dragging with the handle fully in.
You may be right, with a bit of movement you can expect the clutch to 'free up' if it's gunked in place from years of sitting.
It can also be the wrong oil. Oil that is too thick will cause the clutch to drag significantly until warmed up. If you're unfamiliar with bikes and come from the car world, it's not uncommon for people to think that an older, possibly worn engine needs a thicker oil and put something too thick in. Try changing to a 10W to rule out the too-thick oil case. 20W oil may work fine too in hot places, but with modern oils you shouldn't really need to do this. I use a 10W-50 to cover all bases.

1981 KZ750 LTD

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15 Mar 2022 18:53 #863848 by Mikaw
Make sure whatever oil you choose is JASO-MA rated. Must be for a wet clutch system. Fingers crossed they are just stuck. 

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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16 Mar 2022 03:27 #863856 by Warren3200gt
Replied by Warren3200gt on topic Clutch is dragging with the handle fully in.
Additionally to oil issues are you aware there are 3 adjustment areas on 650 clutch? On the lever, half way down the cable and on the pushrod cam located on the front sprocket cover. 


Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

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