clutch started slipping today - Page 3

JoshuaTree · 07-19-2009, 08:21 PM

Have you measured the clutch stack yet to see if its still within use limits?

'73 H1 Triple · 07-19-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshuaTree

Have you measured the clutch stack yet to see if its still within use limits?

It must have had an easy life as it's still almost at full thickness.

JoshuaTree · 07-19-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by '73 H1 Triple

It must have had an easy life as it's still almost at full thickness.

You can fix that...

'73 H1 Triple · 07-19-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshuaTree

You can fix that...

It goes really well but the handling just isn't there for "balls to the wall" beating.

I did order a new set of clutch springs too. They were just too close to the bottom service limit.

'73 H1 Triple · 07-20-2009, 09:00 PM

Ah, the joys of owning a cycle that was one year only in the US

BikeBandit cancelled my order since the spring is discontinued by kawasaki.
I checked on the kawasaki website and it says See Dealer's Substitute Parts List

Off to the dealer tomorrow after work

BobTheBiker · 07-20-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by '73 H1 Triple

Ah, the joys of owning a cycle that was one year only in the US

BikeBandit cancelled my order since the spring is discontinued by kawasaki.
I checked on the kawasaki website and it says See Dealer's Substitute Parts List

Off to the dealer tomorrow after work

Dont go OEM on springs. kawi factory springs suck ass. an aftermarket brand is better.

'73 H1 Triple · 07-22-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

Dont go OEM on springs. kawi factory springs suck ass. an aftermarket brand is better.

I've heard that from many people. I ordered a set of EBC CSK Clutch Spring Set from Dennis Kirk. Scheduled delivery is tomorrow.

The dealer had the "new" springs in stock and also the nut. $25 out the door.

Montgomeryville Cycle Center gives a 10% discount for being an AMA member

Jeff

'73 H1 Triple · 07-23-2009, 08:29 PM

It's all back together and working better than when I bought it.

The clutch now grabs closer to the bars so I need to learn to take off again

( almost stalled in the driveway twice

)

Life is good
Jeff

Gas Man · 07-23-2009, 08:31 PM

Awesome!!

'73 H1 Triple · 07-24-2009, 07:12 PM

It works perfectly and it took me half way to work to get used to the new feel of the clutch.

So nice to be on two wheels again

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07-20-2009, 09:00 PM	#25
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	Ah, the joys of owning a cycle that was one year only in the US BikeBandit cancelled my order since the spring is discontinued by kawasaki. I checked on the kawasaki website and it says See Dealer's Substitute Parts List Off to the dealer tomorrow after work

07-23-2009, 08:29 PM	#28
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	It's all back together and working better than when I bought it. The clutch now grabs closer to the bars so I need to learn to take off again ( almost stalled in the driveway twice ) Life is good Jeff

07-24-2009, 07:12 PM	#30
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	It works perfectly and it took me half way to work to get used to the new feel of the clutch. So nice to be on two wheels again