Clutch

[Skinbeatersam]

Anyone recommend a decent clutch kit??

[mcyoungy]

the Yam one.

[His Dudeness]

what do you need? springs, friction plates or metal plates?

[Skinbeatersam]

I am replacing the Clutch, so I guess everything I would probably need to do that??

[dogruff]

Always used EBC myself.Never had any trouble with them in 20 years +.Excellent quality.

[ade the blade]

depending on mileage and past abuse if any, then normally only friction plates and springs need replacing. steels tend to last quite a while. just check for any excess blueing and warping and finally check thickness spec in manual. cheers Ade.....oh and possibly renew cable too for peace of mind.

[His Dudeness]

what's the problem with the clutch? are you certain it has to be replaced?

[Skinbeatersam]

Actually, on further inspection, I have got water in the fuel tank and it has buggered up my carbs. I thought the garage had fixed it last time, but apparently not.


I thought it was the clutch going cos it felt similar to when my car clutch went at higher revs.


I have also booked myself onto a maintenance course at Oval Motorcycle Centre, so I can make a start on being to do my own bloody things, as this bike is getting expensive.


Would it be worth upgrading from an FZS 600 to a FZ6/FZ1 in a year or so????

[mcyoungy]

if you've got water in your fuel put a cup of meths in the tank. it will dry out the water. end of problem.


as for upgrading - if you want to, but what are your reasons for doing so?

[Skinbeatersam]

Well the water keeps on getting in, and has caused the inside of the tank to rust, so that rust has got into the carbs, and basically ruined them. Despite the mechanic fixing the seal the last time to stop this happening.

This is the third time I have had to have the Carbs cleaned in 6months. . . . If the problem isn't solved this time around, then I think I might have to upgrade (which is a shame cos i love the (FAZER)

I bought the bike for £1150, seemed perfect. Since having it (6months) I have spent £735 on repairs.

The point of getting it was to save money, and I have basically spent every penny so far.

I am concerned that I won't save money in the long run if it keeps failing.

[mcyoungy]

you could replace the tank.

or replace the fuel cap.

is the drain line from the filler neck blocked? any rain water should run down it instead of going into the tank.

A fuel system cleaner like Silkolene Pro-FST will clean all the fuel system components including the tank. It's a fuel additive. Put it in a full tank and your tank should clean up. You made need to add it to a couple of tankfuls.

all much cheaper options than changing your bike.


but getting rust in the carbs won't ruin them. it may block jets but that fuel treatment will dissolve it all. much cheaper than having your carbs cleaned.

[His Dudeness]

if the inside of the tank has gone rusty then you'll have to either treat the tank with a sealer or replace the tank or it will just keep blocking your carbs. if i was you i'd get a good second hand tank and then clean out the carbs and then the bike will be sorted. cleaning the carbs is not difficult. the hardest thing is undoing all of the screws without damaging them and if they've been cleaned recently then getting the screws out wont be a problem. so i'd suggest having a go at that yourself if you got any mechanical experience

[Skinbeatersam]

I have zero mechanical experience (other than drums, I can fix drums) but otherwise I have zero, although I am going to remedy this by doing some courses.


It is going to be treated with an epoxy resin sealant, cleaned carbs, and new fuel filter.


£135 for the lot, plus they have lent me an ER6f for free.

[mcyoungy]

don't do the sealant thing.


2 friends of mine have had tanks sealed and the modern fuels with Ethanol melt the sealant. It will screw your carbs forever. Advice all round is that you must be very sure that the sealant is Ethanol friendly, as Ethanol content in fuels will only increase from now on.


are you sure the rust is getting into the carbs? there is a filter between the fuel tap and pump which I would expect to catch all that crud. maybe it's blocked? 

[Skinbeatersam]

The filter is also being replaced. I would hope that the mechanic would only put nice sealant in the tank. . . . . . I would hope . . .