2015 ZX14R Clutch reservoir oil Low
Time to replace clutch?
Or top off with brake fluid?
30k miles--------
Red has a Small Brother-"10" Again!
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Created on: 11/07/22 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
hawkman
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VicThing
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RE: Clutch
11/07/22 4:45 PM
If your clutch is not slipping or exhibiting other issues, it's probably OK. There is a process to inspect the clutch plates (and related parts) in the service manual, really only way to know for sure. Depending on how you ride, IMO 30k miles should be fine even if you're a spirited rider as long as you have good clutch use habits. If you excessively slip the clutch or doing drag racing type stuff and induce a lot of clutch slip you probably do have some wear. Again, if the clutch is engaging and disengaging properly, not slipping and not exhibiting any other signs it's probably fine. Unless there's a catastrophic failure, your clutch should give you an adequate warning it's going, IE, slipping during heavy acceleration, etc. Once you feel it slipping, or having other issues, I would service.
Just my thoughts.
Hub
Joined: 02/05/09
Posts: 13464
RE: Clutch
11/07/22 5:50 PM
Worn clutch is feel the lever engage when the lever just lets out, it has a lot of meat left. Lever catches more out closer to the lever perch, it's worn. Clutch slips at high rpm, it's junk. Smell the oil. Smells burnt, it's the clutch. Change steels and frictions as a set.
islandninja
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Nastynotch
Location: Lumberton, TX
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RE: Clutch
11/08/22 1:40 AM
What Island said. Check the clutch slave cylinder closely for leaks or sweating. I had to replace mine at 19,000 miles.
hawkman
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doubleD
Joined: 06/16/14
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RE: Clutch
11/08/22 10:47 AM
Check for leaking Clutch slave Cylinder. My 2012 was leaking on the midpipe, right after my 12-month warranty expired. I got a new Clutch Slave cylinder.
In my case, I think the bore had itches resulting in poor sealig.
http://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=92C74A78-92C3-FA1F-FA90F055867F8DF8&page=1&searchTerm=clulcth%20slave%20cylinder#1
Nastynotch
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Grn14
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islandninja
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