Got a stiff one

mikey · #16 PostAuthor: **mikey** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:50 pm

Just polished a Z900 engine sprocket cover for one of vduk's (ralph) customers, (dont know if its a A B or A4 or what have you) but noticed the clutch release mechanism was a lot smoother than mine and looked like it ran in a nylon bush of sorts would one of these fit my Z1000A2 sprocket cover if so anyone got one spare as know matter what i do with my clutch its still extremely stiff.

#17 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:37 pm

Mikey,
Is this what you mean?

It's the only version I have seen, sorry if I looked a bit confused the other day when you were trying to explain what your's looked like :!:

mikey · #18 PostAuthor: **mikey** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:00 pm

Yes steve that looks very similiar

Steve Cooke · #19 PostAuthor: **Steve Cooke** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:29 pm

There are nylon ones and metal ball bearing types which are better as long as they're in reasonable nick.

mikey · #20 PostAuthor: **mikey** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:39 pm

When i first got my Z steve the mechanism was siezed and the cage was bent i unsiezed it and straightened the cage as best i could but its never been a smooth clutch and i think only way is to replace it.

Padders · #21 PostAuthor: **Padders** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:41 am

I have a metal one with bearing you can have Mikey. Needs a clean but seems nice and smooth.

mikey · #22 PostAuthor: **mikey** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:59 am

Cheers ian just replied to this in wanted forum my fault for using both forums :oops:

Steve Cooke · #23 PostAuthor: **Steve Cooke** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:46 pm

Mikey if the cage was bent you'd struggle to straighten it correctly for a smooth running bearing, so a replacement would be better, the bearing type are well better when they're in good nick. There was obviously something else seized in the first place to cause it to bend.

mikey · #24 PostAuthor: **mikey** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:58 pm

Yes steve the whole thing was siezed and must have bent 1st time i pulled in the clutch when i very first got it.

RALPHARAMA · #25 PostAuthor: **RALPHARAMA** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:03 am

mikey wrote:Just polished a Z900 engine sprocket cover for one of vduk's (ralph) customers, (dont know if its a A B or A4 or what have you) but noticed the clutch release mechanism was a lot smoother than mine and looked like it ran in a nylon bush of sorts would one of these fit my Z1000A2 sprocket cover if so anyone got one spare as know matter what i do with my clutch its still extremely stiff.

It's a Z1A and don't you go nicking his clutch - he might notice :wink:

mikey · #26 PostAuthor: **mikey** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:59 pm

The thought crossed my mind ralph but your ok padders has kindly donated one to my old bag of nails i try and keep on the road.

Hack · #27 PostAuthor: **Hack** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:22 pm

Just out of interest, what is the correct routing for the clutch cable, particularly around the headstock?

I've always suspected that my cable is not fitted correctly as the outer sheath has been pinched in the steering stops. Maybe a good idea to replace it before it fails on a run. Anyone got any photo's?

Thanks,

Andy

mikey · #28 PostAuthor: **mikey** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:09 pm

Not a stiff one anymore seems it was the clutch release mechanism, fitted the one padders sent me today and its much easier thanks ian owe you a pint at yorkie, oh no you said a cup of tea and a biccy, better watch out for pigford though ian.

Padders · #29 PostAuthor: **Padders** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:45 pm

Nice to see it did the job Mikey I owed you one for your help with the engine. Best thing about this club is the help you get from fellow members some of whom have never met but still take time to offer assistance.

mikey · #30 PostAuthor: **mikey** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:55 pm

Exactly what the clubs about ian best club ive ever been in.

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