GPZ550/615 frame off restoration clutch slipping after power up
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GPZ550/615 frame off restoration clutch slipping after power up
Yesterday 12:32
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I rebuilt the engine with the 615 kit, put a 4 into 1 Kerker on and ported/polished the head, it seems to be making some decent power now and the clutch is slipping right at about 6000rpm as the power comes on. Anybody run into this before? Does anybody make racing clutch plates or heavy duty for the GPZ/KZ550 form factor?
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I rebuilt the engine with the 615 kit, put a 4 into 1 Kerker on and ported/polished the head, it seems to be making some decent power now and the clutch is slipping right at about 6000rpm as the power comes on. Anybody run into this before? Does anybody make racing clutch plates or heavy duty for the GPZ/KZ550 form factor?
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Re: GPZ550/615 frame off restoration clutch slipping after power up
Yesterday 15:34 - Yesterday 15:46
How old are the clutch springs?
EBC sell replacements that are 10% stronger than stock and much cheaper. You can also run shim washers on them to gain a little more stiffness if its needed. They do back off over time.
OEM Kawi fiber plates are the best, but if you need aftermarket look to Barnett.
Barnett is made in the USA so you can order parts just about anywhere.
I run a 831cc KZ650 putting out around 90HP to the wheel with stock clutch/EBC springs and zero slippage.
EBC sell replacements that are 10% stronger than stock and much cheaper. You can also run shim washers on them to gain a little more stiffness if its needed. They do back off over time.
OEM Kawi fiber plates are the best, but if you need aftermarket look to Barnett.
Barnett is made in the USA so you can order parts just about anywhere.
I run a 831cc KZ650 putting out around 90HP to the wheel with stock clutch/EBC springs and zero slippage.
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
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Re: GPZ550/615 frame off restoration clutch slipping after power up
Yesterday 16:09
I'd get new OEM springs, not aftermarket, unless you got a Kung Fu grip. Lube the clutch cable and release mechanism while you are at it.
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Re: GPZ550/615 frame off restoration clutch slipping after power up
Today 17:08
Listen to Ness. Plus get the good new motion pro cable.
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