flyboy
Pro
Posts: 1536
|
posted April 17, 2007 12:39 PM
Clutch problems-- part ll
In an earlier post I reported on early morning startups that I would release the clutch in first gear and the bike would bearly move even with the clutch fully out. After riding for five minutes the clutch would be back to normal. Most recommended warming it up longer before starting out. What was always the case was the gear only seemed to engage when the clutch lever was 3/4 of the way out. When new I remember the clutch catching much sooner when beginng the hand release.
Sunday, after a long warm up, I got on the bike and the clutch lever would not move at all. Even with two hands it would bearly move. Bike would show 1st gear on the display but the bike would not move as the gear was not engaged. I undid the rubber gomlet covering the hydralic fluid "overflow?" and immediately lost all pressure to the clutch lever which is strange since I didn't undo the nut.. The lever would now just go back and forth using two fingers. I obtained a can of Motul and started to place a small amount into the resevior as I would work the clutch lever and then bleed the top "overflow/" and the bottom one near the foot peg. After I believe I eliminated all air bubbles I once again had pressure on my clutch lever but the bike would not go into gear.
I do not drag race. Just accelarate hard and go fast. The bike is still under warranty. The local dealer says he can't take me for two weeks. It's very frustating. Could salt from Bonneville gotten into the clutch plates or some other location? Has anyone else had this problem? Any recommendations beside a good bottle of Merlot? Thanks--
____________
'There's more living in five minutes flat-out on a bike than some men have in an entire life'.
"The World's Fastest Indian"
One fast red ZX-14,
Three World and four National Land Speed Records,
One faster red and white Cessna Turbo 210
   
|
flatoutbu
Pro
Posts: 1054
|
posted April 17, 2007 01:47 PM
Just throwing ideals out....think maybe one of the steels was sticking from being warped and was stuck. After you tried to pull in the clutch it put pressure against the plate and it finally broke loose?...just a thought..
____________
06 Blue 14
9.008 at 153mph @ 195 suited
|
iflyems
Expert Class
Posts: 233
|
posted April 17, 2007 02:16 PM
+1
|
smokinzx14
Needs a life
Posts: 10197
|
posted April 17, 2007 03:28 PM
 Edited By: smokinzx14 on 17 Apr 2007 16:29
I guess salt could have gotten in the cover that holds the piston that pushes the clutch rod... It's wide open in there and if salt got in there from the front sprocket spinning that could bind the piston ... pull the cover off and take a look , it only a few bolts...Salt does bad things in a real hurry ....
____________
Smokin Performance Cycles..
Tampa Bay , FL .. Brocks Performance Dealer ..
Gen 2 ZX14R Best ET 8.43 , Best MPH 164.95
|
shane661
Needs a life
Posts: 11494
|
posted April 17, 2007 04:33 PM
Edited By: shane661 on 17 Apr 2007 17:34
A service manual would serve you well. I would clean and lubricate all joints, and bleed the system. The manual also covers clutch inspection procedures.
|
smokinzx14
Needs a life
Posts: 10197
|
posted April 19, 2007 08:37 PM
Well ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? what did you find out ????
____________
Smokin Performance Cycles..
Tampa Bay , FL .. Brocks Performance Dealer ..
Gen 2 ZX14R Best ET 8.43 , Best MPH 164.95
|
dubious
Needs a life
Needs more time to ride!
Posts: 8442
|
posted April 20, 2007 06:04 AM
I would pull the slave cover, and the clutch cover and inspect the entire unit.
Maybe you have a clutch basket problem. I've seen baskets grooved so bad the plates could not seperate, cause they were binding on the basket.
|
flyboy
Pro
Posts: 1536
|
posted April 20, 2007 06:37 AM
Thanks guys. The local Kawa shop took the bike in yesterday. I'll keep you informed. Having a manual is an excellent idea
____________
'There's more living in five minutes flat-out on a bike than some men have in an entire life'.
"The World's Fastest Indian"
One fast red ZX-14,
Three World and four National Land Speed Records,
One faster red and white Cessna Turbo 210
|
flyboy
Pro
Posts: 1536
|
posted April 24, 2007 10:05 AM
Just got word-
Disintegrated slave driver from the salts of Bonneville.
____________
'There's more living in five minutes flat-out on a bike than some men have in an entire life'.
"The World's Fastest Indian"
One fast red ZX-14,
Three World and four National Land Speed Records,
One faster red and white Cessna Turbo 210
|
dubious
Needs a life
Needs more time to ride!
Posts: 8442
|
posted April 24, 2007 10:28 AM
and you never lost fluid?
weird...
____________
natural selection.....
destiny will overcome intervention.
Some are not worthy of the effort.
|
smokinzx14
Needs a life
Posts: 10197
|
posted April 24, 2007 10:44 AM
quote:
Just got word-
Disintegrated slave driver from the salts of Bonneville.
Mark one down for old Smokin ..... 
____________
Smokin Performance Cycles..
Tampa Bay , FL .. Brocks Performance Dealer ..
Gen 2 ZX14R Best ET 8.43 , Best MPH 164.95
|
Tool man
Needs a job
Posts: 4493
|
posted April 24, 2007 12:33 PM
Sure throw a little salt in the wound, Smokin 
____________
The banks are failing..
The banks are failing...
Invest in Ammo
|
flyboy
Pro
Posts: 1536
|
posted April 24, 2007 01:20 PM
I will have to find that opening so I can tape it up--
____________
'There's more living in five minutes flat-out on a bike than some men have in an entire life'.
"The World's Fastest Indian"
One fast red ZX-14,
Three World and four National Land Speed Records,
One faster red and white Cessna Turbo 210
|
bigdtd
Needs a job
Interceptors
Posts: 4209
|
posted April 24, 2007 03:24 PM
duct tape to the rescue
____________
2006 Black ZX-14,6 inches over,16/42, flies out,BMC Street Filter,Brock's Street Meg,Brock's Radial Mount Strap,PClll with Race map,Dynojet LCD w/Techmount, ZX-14 fender eliminator,Pilot Power2CTs,Speedohealer,Pazzo Levers,Cox Radiator Guard, Garmin Nuvi 265WT
|
|
|
HOME
NEW TOPIC