I've noticed the same 'soft' clutch problem, but only when the bike is cold. I'm at 18k on the clock with regular oil changes and keep the other fluids topped and clean. -Same symptoms, clutch engages immediately when releasing it from the grip. I hope the problem doesn't get worse.
When I start my bike, let it warm up, and use the clutch for the 1st or second time during the ride if feels like it grabs too soon (too close to grip still) as I let it out. Whats up with that? After I ride it and shift gears a couple of times its perfectly back to normal.
Mine Kawi is long overdue to break, and I'm asking because i have a cross country trip soon. If clutch needs attention I'd rather do it now that later.
Thanks in advance for input
Someone way back had the same issue and tore the system apart trying to fix it. Don't think anything was found. TJ maybe???
Mine will do the same thing ,come out mostly in the morning and it feels like no clutch kinda a surprise at 4:00am . part way to work and it's ok.
Doesn't happen consistently maybe 2 or 3 times a month and then not for 2 or 3 months.
When I start my bike, let it warm up, and use the clutch for the 1st or second time during the ride if feels like it grabs too soon (too close to grip still) as I let it out. Whats up with that? After I ride it and shift gears a couple of times its perfectly back to normal.
Mine Kawi is long overdue to break, and I'm asking because i have a cross country trip soon. If clutch needs attention I'd rather do it now that later.
Thanks in advance for input
Sure its not a KIPASS issue Steve?
He could blame KIPASS even for low pressure in the tires.
Yeah, that was me. The 'cure' was a new slave cylinder assembly (under warranty). Tom Hess had the same problem shortly afterward but I don't remember what the cure was on his bike.
The change on my bike is very consistent and predictable- it only does it when it has been sitting for something like 20 minutes to a couple of hours after being up to full operating temperature. If allowed to cool all the way back down (overnight), the clutch engagement point is in the normal place, close to fully released.
Brian
I'm surprised that you haven't had the guys replace the parts again!
When I start my bike, let it warm up, and use the clutch for the 1st or second time during the ride if feels like it grabs too soon (too close to grip still) as I let it out. Whats up with that? After I ride it and shift gears a couple of times its perfectly back to normal.
Mine Kawi is long overdue to break, and I'm asking because i have a cross country trip soon. If clutch needs attention I'd rather do it now that later.
Thanks in advance for input