any ideas?

[dansrockin]

hi, ive noticed recently that my zxr750 is having a few issues and im not sure what it is.
when i start the bike and then put it into first, the bike will jump forward slightly, and pull slightly even with the clutch pulled in. sometimes it will stall as well when i change into first. once its warm it doesnt do it.
also when giving it some revs, sometimes the revs rise as if the clutch is being slipped slightly. doesnt happen lots, just every now and again.
im guessing its something to do with the clutch but thats as far as ive got! im not the most technical person!
any ideas on what it could be?
my bike is a 96 L3 model with 25k on the clock, oil and filter change done about a 1000 miles ago.
cheers
dan

[Frost]

Adjust the clutch using the adjuster on the lever until it goes into gear without a bang with the clutch pulled in and doesn't try to move. Go for a ride and see if the clutch slips at all. If it does back the lever adjustment down a bit. If you can't find a happy place between the 2 you will need to change the clutch plates.

Another possible cause is that the oil is dirty as hell or too thick causing clutch drag. Unless they have been replaced in the last 1000 miles it would be worth changing the oil and filter to see if it helps.

You could always change the lot provided you have the budget.

[dansrockin]

cheers, as i said above, the oil and filter were only changed recently so i dont think its the oil.
ive got a hydraulic clutch on my bike, is it easy to adjust?
dan

[MarJay]

[dansrockin]

it was bike oil, semi synthetic 10w40 as reccomended in the book.
it did it before i changed the oil too. that was one of the reasons i changed it incase that was the prob, but it still happens intermittently.
dan

[Polarbear]

Warped/worn clutch plates, change them. Its no big deal.
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[dansrockin]

when you say no big deal, how big a deal is it? i struggled getting the oil filter off til i realised i was turning it the wrong way!!!

[Polarbear]

[Frost]

General summary:
Drain oil
Take engine case off (like 8 bolts?)
Undo clutch springs (5 bolts)
Pull off plates
Replace with new plates
Put it all back together again.

I've you've done it once before its a half hour job. If you've never done it take your time and you'll be done in an hour easy.

[dansrockin]

i have got a manual, it looks vey comlicated in there though!
dafrostyone, thanks for that, you make it sound a lot easier than it looks!
any idea on price for what i need? ive looked on ebay and found a set of plates but they are over £100! that dont seem right to me.
cheers
dan

[dansrockin]

[Imonster]

For a dirt bike, but same principle - not as scary to replace a clutch as it might seem...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br63PLcq3sU
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[Darth]

Didn't realise it would be that easy! Kinda hope my clutch goes now
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[dansrockin]

thanks guys, seems easy enough on that vid. my only real query is the fact that its so intermittent. it probably only happens 5% of my riding. i'd have thought it would happen more regularly if it was worn parts?
dan