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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => The Bike - C10 => Topic started by: Tzigane on February 24, 2015, 01:40:08 AM

Title: Odd clutch problem?
Post by: Tzigane on February 24, 2015, 01:40:08 AM

Hi guys!

Yesterday I felt an odd sensation in the clutch lever. Difficult to explain, especially when English is not my first language.

After shifting, as I'm releasing the clutch lever, I sometimes feel the lever give off a "tick", a little jab that feels as if a small resistance is being overcome. The clutch isn't slipping and allows me to get into (and out of) gear easily. It's only when I'm releasing the handle that I feel a weird lilttle "clunk" in the lever.

Does anyone recognize this?

Title: Re: Odd clutch problem?
Post by: tweeter55 on February 24, 2015, 04:43:49 AM

Possibly look for some wear/lubricate the pivot point on the lever.

Title: Re: Odd clutch problem?
Post by: Tzigane on February 24, 2015, 05:08:59 AM

Thanks. I indeed did just that. This is what I found:

(http://i.imgur.com/6ZCA7gM.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/JK8ChFq.png)


(http://images.cmsnl.com/img/partslists/kawasaki-1991-a6-zg1000-clutch-master-cylinder_bigkae0107f2380_0a3b.gif)

92028 shows signs of wear. Could this be the problem? When i'm not riding, the lever feels perfectly fine by the way.

Title: Re: Odd clutch problem?
Post by: gPink on February 24, 2015, 05:17:46 AM

Quote from: Tzigane on February 24, 2015, 05:08:59 AM

Thanks. I indeed did just that. This is what I found:



92028 shows signs of wear. Could this be the problem? When i'm not riding, the lever feels perfectly fine by the way.

lol When I'm not a work I love my job.  ;)

It could be binding. I would clean and lube and see if that helps.

Title: Re: Odd clutch problem?
Post by: Tzigane on February 24, 2015, 07:37:33 AM

I wish all problems were solved this easily. Put some lithium-grease on the pivot points, and everything works fine again!

Title: Re: Odd clutch problem?
Post by: tweeter55 on February 24, 2015, 05:31:01 PM

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Title: Re: Odd clutch problem?
Post by: gPink on February 24, 2015, 05:42:57 PM

Let's not get too excited until Tzigane tells us if he went ahead and did the other side while he was at it.  ;)

Title: Re: Odd clutch problem?
Post by: tweeter55 on February 24, 2015, 08:32:30 PM

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Title: Re: Odd clutch problem?
Post by: Tzigane on February 25, 2015, 12:10:32 AM

Quote from: gPink on February 24, 2015, 05:42:57 PM

Let's not get too excited until Tzigane tells us if he went ahead and did the other side while he was at it.  ;)

I indeed did.  ;)

Title: Re: Odd clutch problem?
Post by: gPink on February 25, 2015, 03:44:41 AM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: Odd clutch problem?
Post by: tweeter55 on February 25, 2015, 04:39:50 AM

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Title: Re: Odd clutch problem?
Post by: Deziner on February 25, 2015, 05:40:04 AM

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