HELP!!! FZR is having issues!!!

iHateITBS · 08-11-2012, 12:21 AM

So when i was riding the other day, the clutch just gave out and wouldn't engage. So i went back and adjusted the clutch, but now i am having the same issue as before the clutch went out. I can get the bike to move, but if i get on the throttle half way, the RPM's just climb and the bike doesn't move. I've messed with the clutch as best as i can, but i am now at a loss as to what else it could be. Any thoughts

CRAZYACE595 · 08-11-2012, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by iHateITBS

So when i was riding the other day, the clutch just gave out and wouldn't engage. So i went back and adjusted the clutch, but now i am having the same issue as before the clutch went out. I can get the bike to move, but if i get on the throttle half way, the RPM's just climb and the bike doesn't move. I've messed with the clutch as best as i can, but i am now at a loss as to what else it could be. Any thoughts

Sounds to me like you might need new clutch plates? I have also had the clutch springs get weak and cause similar results.

Waldo · 08-11-2012, 12:59 AM

When was the last time you changed the oil? How much slack does the clutch cable have? When was the last time the clutches were replaced.

iHateITBS · 08-11-2012, 01:24 AM

that's the weird part, the clutch is an SRC racing clutch that was put in in feb/march. Haven't harped on it a whole lot (not gonna lie, i have done it though) and the oil was changed two weeks ago. clutch cable only has a little play in it, like there is supposed to be. Maybe the SRC clutch springs suck?

PoltArt · 08-11-2012, 02:06 AM

Yea first thing I would think is the clutch went bad. That is only because I burned my clutch on the F4i and had the exact same problem. Changed my clutch and it runs great.

But since you just changed it I duno. . .

Not sure if soaking would be a huge factor but did you soak the plates for a few hours as instructed?

Waldo · 08-11-2012, 03:20 AM

If you move the arm on the motor where the clutch cable is connected back and forth. Understand you will only be able to move it enough to take the slack out of the cable. I am wondering if the cable is binding any. If the cable binds it may keep pressure on the clutch and over time can allow it to slip and burn up. I have seen it a bunch in dirt bikes.

CRAZYACE595 · 08-11-2012, 02:59 PM

If you think its the springs,You might try putting an extra washer on each clutch spring and see if that helps....Its mostly a temporary fix for weak springs...but i ran one of my dirtbikes that way for a couple years before i went and bought new springs.

ConradM · 08-11-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CRAZYACE595

If you think its the springs,You might try putting an extra washer on each clutch spring and see if that helps....Its mostly a temporary fix for weak springs...but i ran one of my dirtbikes that way for a couple years before i went and bought new springs.

CRAZYACE595 · 08-11-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ConradM

I know, im a cheap ass. or at least use to be

ConradM · 08-11-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CRAZYACE595

I know, im a cheap ass. or at least use to be

Where were you today?

CRAZYACE595 · 08-11-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ConradM

Where were you today?

Been sick the last couple days. I had planned on going with this morning but was up all night last night sick. Looked like you guys had a great ride, wished i would have made it.

scooterholic · 08-11-2012, 03:19 PM

Maybe next weekend? hopefully the whole loop will be open by then.

CRAZYACE595 · 08-11-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by scooterholic

Maybe next weekend? hopefully the whole loop will be open by then.

That would be great!

ConradM · 08-11-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by scooterholic

Maybe next weekend? hopefully the whole loop will be open by then.

I'm fine with going to the lodge and back.

Back Of The Pack · 08-11-2012, 05:44 PM

Did you adjust the clutch after you replaced it? You may havd beenout of whack when you put the new clutch in and burned it up also. Are you running a full synthetic oil? Severeal peoe have had problems going to a full synthetic with clutch slippage and hard shifts.

iHateITBS · 08-11-2012, 08:30 PM

Idk what the guy had in it when i bought it. I am running mobile 1 10-40 4T racing oil. The clutch cable is semi-new as well. I was told to break the clutch in and THEN adjust it as i went...i am guessing that guy didn't know what the hell he was talking about.....

Pimpit · 08-17-2012, 06:40 AM

You figure it out yet?

08-11-2012, 12:21 AM	#1
iHateITBS Skid Marks Joined: Aug 2011 From: Boise, ID Posts: 173 I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R6S	HELP!!! FZR is having issues!!! So when i was riding the other day, the clutch just gave out and wouldn't engage. So i went back and adjusted the clutch, but now i am having the same issue as before the clutch went out. I can get the bike to move, but if i get on the throttle half way, the RPM's just climb and the bike doesn't move. I've messed with the clutch as best as i can, but i am now at a loss as to what else it could be. Any thoughts

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08-11-2012, 12:59 AM	#3
Waldo Joined: Jun 2007 From: What does it matter? Posts: 2,302 I Ride: RVT1000R RC51 SP1/SP2	When was the last time you changed the oil? How much slack does the clutch cable have? When was the last time the clutches were replaced.

08-11-2012, 01:24 AM	#4
iHateITBS Skid Marks Joined: Aug 2011 From: Boise, ID Posts: 173 I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R6S	that's the weird part, the clutch is an SRC racing clutch that was put in in feb/march. Haven't harped on it a whole lot (not gonna lie, i have done it though) and the oil was changed two weeks ago. clutch cable only has a little play in it, like there is supposed to be. Maybe the SRC clutch springs suck?

08-11-2012, 02:06 AM	#5
PoltArt Zombie Joined: Nov 2009 From: Meridian, ID Posts: 892 I Ride: Wheelies	Yea first thing I would think is the clutch went bad. That is only because I burned my clutch on the F4i and had the exact same problem. Changed my clutch and it runs great. But since you just changed it I duno. . . Not sure if soaking would be a huge factor but did you soak the plates for a few hours as instructed?

08-11-2012, 03:20 AM	#6
Waldo Joined: Jun 2007 From: What does it matter? Posts: 2,302 I Ride: RVT1000R RC51 SP1/SP2	If you move the arm on the motor where the clutch cable is connected back and forth. Understand you will only be able to move it enough to take the slack out of the cable. I am wondering if the cable is binding any. If the cable binds it may keep pressure on the clutch and over time can allow it to slip and burn up. I have seen it a bunch in dirt bikes.

08-11-2012, 02:59 PM	#7
CRAZYACE595 Jedi Master Joined: Apr 2012 From: Wilder Posts: 1,547 I Ride: Anything i can get my hands on	If you think its the springs,You might try putting an extra washer on each clutch spring and see if that helps....Its mostly a temporary fix for weak springs...but i ran one of my dirtbikes that way for a couple years before i went and bought new springs.

08-11-2012, 03:19 PM	#12
scooterholic Space Monkey Joined: Oct 2009 From: Nampa, Id Posts: 1,699 I Ride: Suzuki 01 Gsx 600 f, 07 Honda Reflex, 92 Ninja ZX7 (in bike coma) Weedeater one	Maybe next weekend? hopefully the whole loop will be open by then.

08-11-2012, 05:44 PM	#15
Back Of The Pack Space Monkey Joined: Apr 2009 From: K-town Posts: 1,658 I Ride: Kinda	Did you adjust the clutch after you replaced it? You may havd beenout of whack when you put the new clutch in and burned it up also. Are you running a full synthetic oil? Severeal peoe have had problems going to a full synthetic with clutch slippage and hard shifts.

08-11-2012, 08:30 PM	#16
iHateITBS Skid Marks Joined: Aug 2011 From: Boise, ID Posts: 173 I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R6S	Idk what the guy had in it when i bought it. I am running mobile 1 10-40 4T racing oil. The clutch cable is semi-new as well. I was told to break the clutch in and THEN adjust it as i went...i am guessing that guy didn't know what the hell he was talking about.....

08-17-2012, 06:40 AM	#17
Pimpit Unicorn Joined: Jul 2008 From: Nampa, Id Posts: 4,480 I Ride: 06 GSX-R1000, 01 Yammy V-Turd 650, and 1979 Honda CM 185 Twin Star putt putt project	You figure it out yet?