Big_Zx12r
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posted April 17, 2002 11:24 PM
Clutch Info Needed Please
Well, over 12,000 miles on my 12 and it finally happened! I went to do a 2nd gear wheelie and I felt (and saw) the RPM's run up......yep...clutch is slipping. Tried again just to make sure the rear tire wasn't spinning.....nope..did it again (I stopped at that point because I didn't want to hurt something that wasn't already hurt). I was actually amazed that I didn't have to upgrade sooner because of all the talk about the '00 clutches.
I am hoping that you guys/gal could throw me a little info.....
-Any of you had this done as warranty work?
-What upgrades should I do to the clutch? If I just tell the dealership to fix it, they might just throw in the same clutch when there are better parts out there to upgrade to. I know I have seen posts in the past dealing with this but I would like to know what is currently the best aftermarket stuff to get for my clutch. (springs, plates, falico(sp)?)
I don't drag race(besides the stop light drags while going through town)but love wheelies (w/o the clutch)so I want to get the best bang for my buck. Thanks for your help in advance!
-Big_Zx12r
  
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oldkawboy
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posted April 18, 2002 02:10 AM
 Edited By: oldkawboy on 18 Apr 2002 03:16
My dealer, like others, drilled my hub per Kawasaki tech line with a series of holes to provide better oiling. They also replaced my steel and fiber plates which were shot, all under warranty. That was at 1500 miles and I now have 10,000 HARD miles after the mod and it has held up great. Since I have upped the horsepower a tad and drag race alot, last week I replaced my basket with a Falicon billet and replaced my steel plates, they were blue but not warped. I also installed 3 springs I bought from Schnitz.
Dan
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jessz1
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posted April 18, 2002 05:22 AM
With 12,000 miles I would think your dealer would be very gracious to replace it under warrenty but it's worth a try I guess. I put the Muzzy kit in mine and like it alot.
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EastBayDave
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posted April 18, 2002 06:02 AM
My only local dealer claims:
"The ZX12R has never had a clutch problem."
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Big_Zx12r
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posted April 18, 2002 08:48 AM
Thanks for the info so far....I guess I expect to pay for the work...but hey...I figure I'd ask about the warranty deal. What springs did you guys use, I think I saw that the ZX6R springs were good ones to upgrade to? Anyone? Anyone? Buhler? Buhler? 
Thanks!
-Big_Zx12r
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Hawkman
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posted April 18, 2002 10:56 AM
Damn! At 15,600 miles so far, I guess I should be happy that my clutch isn't slipping. And I wheelie and drag the fuck out of mine at times. Hey...had to represent!  Busa fags got to see the power of my red monster several times. I can't lie though...I'll be needing a new clutch in the not so distant future. I just ordered some new friction plates from Superman and the shop he works at. Got me some ZX-6R springs also. Yes...supposedly the 6R springs have given 4 HP alone because of stock springs' slippage in higher rpms.
Don't know what I'd do if I couldn't do a power wheelie with my monster...cry? I'd have to say I wheelie my bike every day...AT LEAST!
Good luck with the clutch! I'd get a Muzzy Clutch kit, but I'm poor so I'll just get new friction plates. 
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hondo
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posted April 18, 2002 01:01 PM
oldkawboy, can you give me some more information on the techline memo for drilling the clutch hub. My claims to have no information on such a modification.
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princesskiwi
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posted April 18, 2002 02:47 PM
Fishes ZX12-R's clutch was slipping last year before we went to Laguna....
We were racing down a straight on the freeway, and my 6 zipped past him...leaving him with a fist full of clutch, and my dust between his teeth.
Not a Happy Fish_antlers.
I thought it was just his riding, but he swears it was the slipping clutch.
Both bikes have been in storage for the winter, and hopefully his has been fixed.
We will see...
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