Kawasaki Concours Forum

The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => The Bike - C10 => Topic started by: deuce72 on August 08, 2020, 03:06:20 PM

Title: Racing
Post by: deuce72 on August 08, 2020, 03:06:20 PM

I'm having some issue with racing(if that is the correct term) while shifting. Everything at idle and down shifting is fine. As I shift from 1st to 2nd the the rpms jump a little. As I progress into the higher gears with higher rpms it is more pronounced. I'm hoping that there is not something going on with the clutch. Maybe something hung up with the cables?

Thanks

deuce

Title: Re: Racing
Post by: jimmymac on August 08, 2020, 04:50:09 PM

Sounds like bound up or dry cables.

Title: Re: Racing
Post by: tweeter55 on August 09, 2020, 07:23:51 PM

How about the throttle cables?

Title: Re: Racing
Post by: gpineau on August 09, 2020, 07:38:37 PM

could be throttle cables. When does it happen? Between gears ? or after you release the clutch?

Title: Re: Racing
Post by: deuce72 on August 12, 2020, 05:57:40 PM

To answer the questions:

It happens when I squeeze the clutch.

I will be taking a look at the throttle cables and giving them a lube for starters. Also, I had a rubber cap crack on one of the vacuum ports and the engine was not running well. To compensate I was turning up the idle so as to not stall at the lights. I think maybe I over did it. Vacuum caps have been replaced and everything is fine but having trouble getting idle to spec.

Title: Re: Racing
Post by: deuce72 on September 19, 2020, 07:06:38 PM

Update for those who care.  Lubed the throttle cables, cleaned the carbs and did a valve adjustment and all is well with the concours.

 ;D

Title: Re: Racing
Post by: VirginiaJim on September 20, 2020, 07:06:26 AM

I certainly care.  Thanks for letting us know what worked.