Clutch pushrod ball bearing installation.

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Clutch pushrod ball bearing installation.

28 Oct 2020 10:35
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I own a 78 KZ1000. Does the ball bearing install from the left side along with the pushrod or from the clutch side behind the pusher? Is the diameter of the ball .375?

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Re: Clutch pushrod ball bearing installation.

28 Oct 2020 12:20 - 28 Oct 2020 12:21
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I haven't looked up the 1000A specifically, but every KZ clutch pushrod ball I've seen in the diagrams is listed as 3/8 (= 0.375).
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Re: Clutch pushrod ball bearing installation.

28 Oct 2020 12:23
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Pardon me if this appears to be a rude comment, but did you ever consider simply looking in the Kawasaki Service Manual? You might be surprised at how much information it contains. Ed
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Re: Clutch pushrod ball bearing installation.

28 Oct 2020 12:47
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It goes in the clutch side behind the uhh...end part thing.
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Re: Clutch pushrod ball bearing installation.

28 Oct 2020 13:50 - 28 Oct 2020 13:52
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Where in the factory service manual does it state the ball goes in on the clutch side?

I've seen some members say, the ball goes in before the pushrod. Also , it can fall out when the pushrod is removed. I've used the search function, but found conflicting information.
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Re: Clutch pushrod ball bearing installation.

28 Oct 2020 14:22 - 28 Oct 2020 14:26
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Loneagle wrote "Where in the factory service manual does it state the ball goes in on the clutch side?

I've seen some members say, the ball goes in before the pushrod. Also , it can fall out when the pushrod is removed. I've used the search function, but found conflicting information. "

Look at page 72. Ed

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Re: Clutch pushrod ball bearing installation.

28 Oct 2020 14:52
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I bought an extra push rod and ground off the thickness of the ball on one end. Then I put a ball on each end. Seemed to make clutch use slightly easier. YMMV.
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Re: Clutch pushrod ball bearing installation.

28 Oct 2020 15:04
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OK Ed, I guess I missed it. Sometimes, I can't see the forest thru the trees! :)
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Re: Clutch pushrod ball bearing installation.

28 Oct 2020 15:08 - 28 Oct 2020 15:10
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Right now, I'm installing a needle bearing pusher and a new ball bearing. Hopefully, it will make the clutch easier.
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