Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 800 Only => Topic started by: motosickle on March 15, 2010, 19:36:21 PM

Title: i need clutch help
Post by: motosickle on March 15, 2010, 19:36:21 PM
 i have had a issue with the clutch not disengaging. i thought it was stuck plates from sitting. today, i removed the clutch cover then the plates. nothing stuck. adjusted the cable several times (top & bottom adjusters). anyone had an issue with the release arm? i am going loopy thinking of what may be wrong.
Title: Re: i need clutch help
Post by: motosickle on March 16, 2010, 19:49:36 PM
well, i found what i believe is the problem. the pull rod id broken where it slides in the clutch hub.it pulls the plates,but not at the straight angle it should be. i'll have to order a new rod and gasket to find out if i am a good guesser.     
Title: Re: i need clutch help
Post by: motosickle on March 28, 2010, 14:18:10 PM
well folks.... i have a good clutch now! no longer is grabby and creeping forward. the pull rod was indeed broken where it slides in the shaft. i'll post pictures after i finish touching up the paint on the frame
Title: Re: i need clutch help
Post by: 1999 Drifter on March 28, 2010, 16:12:44 PM
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: i need clutch help
Post by: chief on March 28, 2010, 16:23:01 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: i need clutch help
Post by: pohlease on April 02, 2010, 11:59:00 AM
I have a very similar problem....great job figuring it out. What part numbers did you have to order?
Title: Re: i need clutch help
Post by: motosickle on April 02, 2010, 19:05:37 PM
Quote from: pohlease on April 02, 2010, 11:59:00 AM
I have a very similar problem....great job figuring it out. What part numbers did you have to order?
i ordered thru powersportspro.com (can use bike bandit too) and ordered the pull rod & gasket. i didn't save the kawasaki numbers. my dealer is useless, they don't even keep gaskets in stock. you can email me direct if you need more diagnostic info......motosickle@yahoo.com
Title: Re: i need clutch help
Post by: motosickle on April 04, 2010, 19:03:30 PM
i found the part # for the pull rod. kawasaki- 46102-1374
Title: Re: i need clutch help
Post by: MaggieQ on April 06, 2010, 08:37:35 AM
for OEM parts I have found MotoGrid to be fairly reasonable pricewise.  They have all the part numbers and diagrams available so you can find all your own part numbers and just make an order and not have to worry about the incompetence of the seasonal monkey on the other end of the phone.
Title: Re: i need clutch help
Post by: chief on April 06, 2010, 10:53:50 AM
There are a couple of the discount oem guys listed on the web site in the vendors section.

BTW BikeBandit has a iphone/itouch app that allows you to search the parts diagrams on your iphone/itouch. It works and is quicker than the websites!
Title: Re: i need clutch help
Post by: motosickle on April 07, 2010, 18:19:33 PM
 thanks for the info....