Newbusa
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posted July 31, 2009 09:34 PM
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Newbusa
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posted July 31, 2009 09:39 PM
OOPS! Anyways i was out on my tonight and noticed it shifted very badly into lower gears,Going up was not a problem but going down it clunks quite loudly.I recently replaced the front and rear sprocket including the chain.I just checked the front sprocket bolt and it seems to be tight.I replaced the set a couple of weeks ago and it was fine until now.I am wondering could the clutch need bleeding?Everything else seems fine,no loose chain ect,Am i missing something?
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Newbusa
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posted July 31, 2009 10:06 PM
It does not slip, even when under full throttle. Any ideas?
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busaisbetter
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posted August 01, 2009 01:27 AM
miles and what kind of ridding do you do?
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Wheelie
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posted August 01, 2009 03:08 AM
make sure your chain is tight.
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kawasakijockey
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posted August 01, 2009 06:09 AM
Have you changed the oil recently? Clutches with a high stack height can shift worse at oil changes, depends on the oil.
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2007 ZX-14
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9.03 @ 149mph
8.95 @153 small shot n2o
8.68 @160mph 5lbs boost
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Newbusa
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posted August 01, 2009 06:33 AM
The bike has 38,000kms and i tour and sportbike ride.I was going to go dragracing this weekened.I have owned bikes for 30 plus years have never had tranny problems.The chain is not loose,I did change the oil and filter a few weeks ago but it was fine until just yesterday.The only thing that is different is that i lowered it with adjustable links but i also ajusted the chain to suit as well.
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Newbusa
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posted August 01, 2009 06:35 AM
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Have you changed the oil recently? Clutches with a high stack height can shift worse at oil changes, depends on the oil.
Why would new oil affect the clutch?I would think it would be the other way around,No?Should i try synthetic?
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kawasakijockey
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posted August 01, 2009 07:06 AM
Oil gets between clutch plates and the closer they are together the more the oil that is in between them acts as a clinging/friction agent. Certain oils slip more than others. This may not be the case with yours, just trying to help you troubleshoot it. Set your clutch adjuster knob to position 5 and ride it to see if it makes any difference when you downshift. All this does is seperate the plates more when you pull in the lever.
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Get on the shortbus boys 'cause its time to get schooled.
2007 ZX-14
1.38 60ft
9.03 @ 149mph
8.95 @153 small shot n2o
8.68 @160mph 5lbs boost
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da blk 1
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posted August 01, 2009 08:08 AM
Newusa check the alignment of your rear wheel that maybe the problem.
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Newbusa
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posted August 01, 2009 08:57 AM
Thanks for tips guys,I will try setting the clutch lever out,I was thinking about that last night.Also will check alignment again as well,It seems to me it was fine before i lowered it but i can't quite place why that would affect it.
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Newbusa
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posted August 01, 2009 11:34 AM
Got it! Looks like my wheel adjustment was out big time,Don't know what happened the first time i adjusted it,But must of been asleep LOL.Thanks for the tips guys,Now for some dragracing.
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