posted September 04, 2006 07:28 AM
CLUTCH PROBLEMS this weekeng sucked. i have 1250 miles, and about 30 passes on my 14, and sunday on my 3rd pass (none back to back) the clutch completely burnt out. WTF? already? yeah im slippin it a little bit off the line, but not enough to wear it out that fast? its labor day and dealerships are closed today, but u guys think since the bike is less than 2 months old the warranty will cover it??? if not, where/what would be a good clutch to put in it??
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posted September 04, 2006 07:38 AM
Barnett clutches are a populer aftermaket one dont no if they have them for the ZX-14 TRY PINGEL 608-339-7999
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quote:this weekeng sucked. i have 1250 miles, and about 30 passes on my 14, and sunday on my 3rd pass (none back to back) the clutch completely burnt out. WTF? already? yeah im slippin it a little bit off the line, but not enough to wear it out that fast? its labor day and dealerships are closed today, but u guys think since the bike is less than 2 months old the warranty will cover it??? if not, where/what would be a good clutch to put in it??
i don't think warranty will cover clutch. it is called normal wear and tear.
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posted September 04, 2006 08:08 AM
That seems to have worn a bit prematurely. I've done around 50 passes in the last two meetings. At the last meeting I was launching at 7000rpm ( flies not out yet ) to get good drive and the clutch is still perfect.
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posted September 04, 2006 10:17 AM
well i noticed sat night that the gears were feeling kinda funny, but i was thinking it wasnt a big deal, maybe just getting hot. i do understand that its wear and tear but i agree bobc, that was WAY to early to wear out.
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posted September 04, 2006 10:35 AM
I don't think you will get warranty to cover it. Some people have trouble and others don't. I have 61 passes now and 4023 street miles and it's as good as the day I picked it up.
posted September 04, 2006 10:46 AM
Edited By: northmedic on 4 Sep 2006 13:23
I should have lost my clutch a long time ago 100 pluse passes and a unknowan amount of 60 ft starts . that seat time some one here ranted on me about. lol
sorry to hear about your clutch could it just be the basket springs got over heated ?
i am using spectros gold 4 oil and my clutch feels like the day it came out of the Box
posted September 04, 2006 10:50 AM
What kind of oil is in it?
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posted September 04, 2006 10:53 AM
Crotch Rocket I wouldn't say NEVER. Lots of warranty claims are either approved or denied dependent on how the dealer presents the case to Kawasaki. I've got clutches replaced under warranty before.
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posted September 04, 2006 10:55 AM
I'm using Mobil1 Blue cap car synthetic in mine. Same oil that got me 250 plus passes and 8000 street miles out of my busa clutch, was still like new when I sold the bike.
posted September 04, 2006 11:56 AM
i took it in for first serv at 500 mi, assuming kawi oil.
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posted September 04, 2006 12:02 PM
why are some of you saying use OEM clutch only? what are the downfalls of a lockup clutch? i know nothing about clutches....
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posted September 04, 2006 12:21 PM
My clutch gave out 2day. Im at 750 miles. This shit pisses me off. I would of kept my 12 if i knew this. I had oil changed at 600 miles. They used kawasaki oil off the shelf and kawasaki filter. If any1 knows the upgrades (like i read something about zx11 fibers) please fill me in. And i have some heavy duty springs i geuss im gonna try. Im glad i havent done any mods yet if the clutch wont hold up stock. Any advice would be appreciated.
posted September 04, 2006 12:27 PM
first of all barnetts suck never use them oem are the best by far second a lock-up clutch is pretty much for drag racing, you have to have an air shifter to shift, at any kind of high rpmand /or rear wheel speed the clutch can not be pulled in since it is locked up! i have lockups on 2 off my bikes and you can cruise around town but ant thing above like 4000rpm you can not pull the clutch in! have to airshift. but slow cruising around you can shift pretty much normal. a lockup wil get you more passes out of a set of clutches but i really think you just need to learn the bike like stated above i would have to say you are slipping them pretty hard to burn them out that quick. when i bought my 2002 zx12r i toasted mine after 1400 miles and was on the second set, but that was street racing every weekend plus 2 nights every weekend at the track. AND I WAS SLIPPING THE HELL OUT OF MINE , WAS RUNNING 6.60'S 1/8TH MILE STOCK WHELLBASE LOWERED AND STRAPPED MUZZY FULL SYSTEM AND POWWERCOMMANDER. I WAS CARRYING THE FRONT WHEEL ABOUT 2 FEET OF THE GROUND 1RST 2ND 3RD SLIPPING THEM TO KEEP IT FROM COMING UP ANY HIGHER.
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posted September 04, 2006 02:02 PM
I would bet money, the guys on here going thru clutches are slipping the hell out of them. They are a few of us on here with alot of passes and are clutches are fine. I do what i call throwing the lever away, I leave at 2000 to 2500 and more or less dump the lever and apply gas at the same time. My best so far is a 1.57 60 ft and 9.48 at 150. and I'm over 230 suited. Oh ya and I use the oil everyone says will make your clutch slip. Mobil 1 blue cap car oil. Been in since 600 miles
posted September 04, 2006 02:59 PM
Edited By: smokinZX14 on 4 Sep 2006 16:00
90+ passes and 1500 mile of street hell and no clutch problems so far ....It 1.45 60 foots so i know i'm slipping the clutch alot .....Mobli MX4T 10 w 40 oil....
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posted September 04, 2006 04:25 PM
All you guys that are getting clutch life, is not good to hear for the Rookie DragRacers...
We already have a clutch hand, that's why we get long life from the clutches!!!
To all you Rookie DragRacers, in the beginning you'll get no clutch life until you start letting the clutch out faster...It takes time...Each time your clutch life will increase!!!
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posted September 04, 2006 04:57 PM
Im racing a lil. prob less than 20 passes. im finding it wierd just had my oil changes now out of the blue it starts slipping. im getting extensions asap so i can throw the clutch. im 215 lbs so that dont help. just thought was wierd no hint of slip then i grab a handful of throttle and starts slipping at high rpm. im no rookie but not fast either 10.08 fastest time. Any help with mods would be appreciated. thanks
posted September 04, 2006 06:07 PM
Thanks medic just what I was looking for, I'm in tollerance ready to do battle again.
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