Why is my clutch not disengaging motorcycle?
If the clutch cannot disengage, it’s too loose, and the clutch always has some friction even when fully pulled. Again, this can burn the clutch plates, but less so than a too-tight clutch. If the clutch cannot ‘engage’, it’s too tight, and it’s not allowing the clutch plates to fully engage when you release the lever.
Why is my dirt bike clutch not disengaging?
The most common reasons why your dirt bike or pit bike clutch isn’t fully disengaging are: an incorrectly adjusted clutch cable, warped clutch plates, a grooved clutch basket, or sticking clutch plates.
What happens when your clutch wont disengage?
When a car is moving under power, the clutch is engaged. When the clutch is not fully disengaging, the clutch is constantly slipping and burning up the friction materials. Plus, the clutch release bearing will constantly have pressure on it along with rotational twists causing excessive heat build up.
What’s the clutch on a Vulcan 1500 Kawasaki?
As it happens, Judge has also engineered some special washers designed to protect the clutch spring from wear for many tens of thousands of miles while firming up the clutch action at the same time. With the introduction of the Vulcan 1600 Kawasaki kind of copied Judge’s design with a modification.
What do I need to replace clutch on Vulcan?
This is easy…really! What You’ll Need 1- Clutch cover gasket (Kawasaki part number 11061-1081 for 2001 and later, check Kawasaki’s parts diagrams to be sure this is the proper part for your bike) 1- Clutch Spring for MeanStreak Kawasaki part number 92145-1449 or stock part number for your bike–your choice
How often do clutch springs need to be replaced?
The history of the Vulcan 1500/1600 clutch spring is a mixed one. Some will swear the spring is a design flaw destined to wear out and need replacement every six thousand miles. Some of us just don’t know how that could be with clutch springs that last 50,000 miles (mine) and more.
When to replace the clutch on a Kawasaki 1500?
If your clutch spring has failed at fairly low (under 50,000) mileage Judge suggests 1600 owners toss this part and replace it with his washer set. A caution. Kawasaki builds in clutch slip which is probably a good thing for new riders and those who don’t/can’t/won’t downshift properly.