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Clutch change on a ZX9R engine
silky16v - 21/2/09 at 08:54 PM

Hi folks new on here could anyone tell me how difficult to do a clutch change on a ZX9r engine is?

I i very compitent mechanic and do all my own engine work etc

But i've never really messed about with bikes an awful lot

I have a ZX9r powered Stuart Taylor and reckon the clutch is on it way out (has done 6000 miles) and i'd rather replace it before it goes!

Also trying to find a manual or Haynes guide for the ZX9r engine does 1 excist?

Jon Ison - 21/2/09 at 08:58 PM

Never done one on that engine, I'm sure someone who as will be along but suspect if its a typical bike engine clutch change its a 30 minute job that can be done by anyone who can open a bottle.

BenB - 21/2/09 at 09:12 PM

Unless it's like the ST1100 where you have to try and undo a clutch nut held on by 110Nm and it's staked to the nut so you have to either drill it out or try and prise the stake off first

daniel mason - 21/2/09 at 09:46 PM

Whats up with it matt? i never had any probs with anything! try and search previous posts on this site.it will have been asked many times before

Dangle_kt - 21/2/09 at 09:49 PM

buy a haynes manual for the right model zx9r.

It will pay for instelf many times over, better than torquing something up wrong and it either falling off, or snapping!

Very easy job, as long as you take note of the order the fibres and steels are in, and put it back right.

silky16v - 21/2/09 at 10:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by daniel mason
Whats up with it matt? i never had any probs with anything! try and search previous posts on this site.it will have been asked many times before


nowt up with it yet but the clutch pedal has sunk and is now bitting at the bottom, have checked and nothing has come loose, so i'm putting it down to clutch wear as i've been using it alot , going sideways alot which is mucho fun
everyone just wants ago in it whenever i take it out

It needs new tyres already lol!

ordered a hayne manual and clutch kit will get it fitted next week then have it checked over and give the carbs a tweek, balanced and fresh plugs

daniel mason - 21/2/09 at 10:32 PM

am glad your having fun mate.i had lots in it. i have just picked my new one up today.take a look in mnr vortx section. I Bought the R1 from tim c in the gulf colours and should be on the road in a month

yorkshire-engines - 21/2/09 at 10:39 PM

Hi Mate is a doddle to do these 20 mins at most
ring me if stuck with anything
cheers malc 07960011585

silky16v - 21/2/09 at 10:57 PM

quote:
Originally posted by yorkshire-engines
Hi Mate is a doddle to do these 20 mins at most
ring me if stuck with anything
cheers malc 07960011585


superb thanks i'm going to have a look at it tomorrow and weight up if it just needs some new clutch plates, which i hope is the case

need to also speak to you about maybe changing upto a ZX12r engine!