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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner => Topic started by: karlo on 03 January 2014, 08:35:57 pm

Title: Clutch
Post by: karlo on 03 January 2014, 08:35:57 pm

I've had a ongoing problem with my clutch from when I got the bike, It's fine under normal use but when riding slow using the clutch a lot it seems to over heat as in I lose the clutch (remembrance parade, slow moving/queuing traffic e.t.c.).

I've fitted a new EBC clutch and a new genuine cable, I run SILKOLENE COMP 4 10w40 FULLY SYNTHETIC OIL (previous owner used semi-syn) and it still does it.

Any idea's?

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: devilsyam on 03 January 2014, 08:39:28 pm

you have answered your own question semi syth only on these bikes

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: Falcon 269 on 03 January 2014, 10:37:31 pm

That should start 'em going, mate. ;)

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: The Male Whale on 05 January 2014, 09:30:23 am

Usually does...... :rollin


Semi is the way to go unless you want the problems described.


Cue the usual "why?" debate........  :rolleyes


Whale

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 05 January 2014, 09:44:45 am

I.......nah, forget it!  :lol

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: karlo on 05 January 2014, 01:01:08 pm

I'll give it a semi a try then to see if it cures it.

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: Falcon 269 on 05 January 2014, 05:26:57 pm

Been running 5w/50 fully synth in mine for the last 35k miles and no clutch issues at all.

Just saying ... :)

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: Lank on 05 January 2014, 05:31:46 pm

Quote from: Falcon 269 on 05 January 2014, 05:26:57 pm

Been running 5w/50 fully synth in mine for the last 35k miles and no clutch issues at all.

Just saying ... :)

been running the same in mine for a few months, no issues

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: karlo on 06 January 2014, 10:28:36 am

I've always run fully syn in my bikes, as I said it was doing it when I got it on semi syn. The first oil change I did shortly after was to fully syn so I changed the clutch and it was still the same so changed the cable.

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: mikelockyer on 06 January 2014, 11:56:36 am

Hi Have you thought about going back to basics and checking the adjustment, by the manual as for a rebuild. Had 2 Fazers and no clutch issues in either one. Best of luck. Mike

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: karlo on 07 January 2014, 06:54:44 am

Cable adjustment is correct as to the service manual.

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: PaulSmith on 07 January 2014, 10:52:03 am

It might be worth checking your chain tension and oil levels. Neutral gets harder to find on my bike when the chain is too tight or when the oil level gets too low. The Fazer needs more slack in the chain then other bikes I have had, probably because of the long swingarm. For me, the oil should be just below the max mark in the sight window for the sweetest clutch and gearchange action though YMMV.  Finally, check the grub screw that locks the gear change lever to the shaft (part # 14 http://www.yamahamotorcyclespares.co.uk/genuineparts/9023/19/yamaha%20fzs1000%20fazer/shift%20shaft?uID=0 (http://www.yamahamotorcyclespares.co.uk/genuineparts/9023/19/yamaha%20fzs1000%20fazer/shift%20shaft?uID=0) ). Even the tiniest free play there will be magnified.

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: mikelockyer on 07 January 2014, 11:30:49 am

Do not forget that there is scope for adjustment at both ends of the clutch cable