How to remove a starter clutch from a GPZ900R?
Remove the side cases – clutch cover, ignition cover and chain drive cover. Remove the sprocket and remove the transmission cover under it. Be careful of any seals, avoid damaging them or oil may leak out later. With the sump off, remove the filter and the oil pump assembly.
Where is the timing disk on a GPZ900R?
While the timing disk is part of the crank, the sensors sit over the two cases and need to be unbolted at this time. There is no special alignment for them during re-assembly. Take the ignition cover off and remove the disk, unbolt the sensors as they sit aside both cases.
Can a Z650 starter clutch be replaced?
Replacement springs are easy to obtain, you can see in the picture the remains of the damaged spring. This picture is from a z650 starter clutch which can use the same springs as the GPz900R. Once you have replaced the three springs and checked the assembly you can now being the re-assembly process.
What causes a clutch to not work properly?
Clutch fails to engage properly 1 Poorly adjusted cable/linkage 2 Normal friction plate wear from use 3 Glazed friction surfaces from slipping 4 Worn flywheel friction surface 5 Weak pressure plate diaphragm springs 6 Leaking engine rear main seal 7 Leaking transmission input shaft seal 8 Warped/overheated pressure plate or flywheel.
Remove the side cases – clutch cover, ignition cover and chain drive cover. Remove the sprocket and remove the transmission cover under it. Be careful of any seals, avoid damaging them or oil may leak out later. With the sump off, remove the filter and the oil pump assembly.
While the timing disk is part of the crank, the sensors sit over the two cases and need to be unbolted at this time. There is no special alignment for them during re-assembly. Take the ignition cover off and remove the disk, unbolt the sensors as they sit aside both cases.
Replacement springs are easy to obtain, you can see in the picture the remains of the damaged spring. This picture is from a z650 starter clutch which can use the same springs as the GPz900R. Once you have replaced the three springs and checked the assembly you can now being the re-assembly process.
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