Clutch Drive feels sloppy '81 KZ440D

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Clutch Drive feels sloppy '81 KZ440D

23 Mar 2019 13:46

Had to do some work with the clutch and got to turning the Clutch Drive (i believe thats what it is at least) and noticed i can turn by hand maybe an 1/8th of a turn before it "hits" anything, is this normal?

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Re: Clutch Drive feels sloppy '81 KZ440D

23 Mar 2019 18:20 - 23 Mar 2019 18:21

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I don't understand what you're turning. Are you talking about the clutch release adjusting screw?

The diagrams at Partzilla are handy for stuff like this.

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Re: Clutch Drive feels sloppy '81 KZ440D

23 Mar 2019 20:51

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Sorry i wrote clutch drive because that was all i could find as to what it was but its the splined rod that the clutch "cage" slides onto if that helps any.

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Re: Clutch Drive feels sloppy '81 KZ440D

23 Mar 2019 21:21

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If you are talking about the free play back and forth, that is probably normal.
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Re: Clutch Drive feels sloppy '81 KZ440D

24 Mar 2019 06:44

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Perhaps a picture would help clarify matters. Also, the proper names of things can be found in the factory service manual, and in the parts diagrams at Kawasaki.com and Partzilla.

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Re: Clutch Drive feels sloppy '81 KZ440D

24 Mar 2019 07:18

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With just the clutch basket fitted so you can see the shaft end. If you rock the basket back and forth can you see any play on the shaft? I suspect you are seeing normal gearbox play.

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