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Clutch Slip

#1 PostAuthor: Wayne1960 » Tue Sep 29, 2015 7:53 pm

So bike up and running and went for a spin.
Some minor things to sort out but one i need a little advise.
Going up through the gears and all fine but rapid acceleration and it feels like the clutch is slipping.
Not severe but i can feel and notice something.
Is this a simple adjustment ?
Just purchased a 1976 UK Z900 A4 for renovation. Wish me luck.
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#2 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Tue Sep 29, 2015 8:06 pm

Adjusting is simple as per manual,not using car oil by any chance?
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#3 PostAuthor: Wayne1960 » Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:39 pm

Ouch Paul
Using oil specified !
Purchased from Kawasaki dealer.
So is what I'm experiencing correct, clutch slip?
Just purchased a 1976 UK Z900 A4 for renovation. Wish me luck.

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#4 PostAuthor: z1bman » Tue Sep 29, 2015 11:15 pm

as already mentioned adjust the clutch as it says in the manual making sure you have free play about 5 mm in the clutch lever
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#5 PostAuthor: Big Fluff » Wed Sep 30, 2015 3:55 pm

If after adjusting it's still present, and you decide to buy new friction plates, if worth noting the following:
a). Soak the new friction plates overnight in clean mineral oil
b). Soak the steel plates in thinners etc to remove and deposits sitting in the dimples etc.
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