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Having just done this job at 50000 miles (probably needed it sooner), just bite the $$$$ and get new friction plates (big $$$) and a clutch spring (small $) AND a clutch cover gasket from BikeBandit.com. The job is rather easy (having pulled the clutch cover 3 (THREE!) times since I screwed up and DIDN'T replace the plates the first time AND the second time screwed up the clutch cover gasket) IF you are carefull in placing the new clutch cover gasket on the engine side and NOT the cover side when re-installing it. Check out Gadget's How-to:
Also, MAJOR item to make it child's play; go to Harbor Freight (Online or walkup) and purchase an electric impact wrench (!$40.00). MAJOR easy tool.....also useful for rotating car tires :-)))
Without that last tool, well, work on your cussing vocabulary.
Now my clutch is noticeably quicker in engaging and even has the morning grabs as many others have reported with new and proper operating clutches.
Also, check your rear brake pads; I toasted the disc ($176.00) cause the miles and smiles just flew by without me paying freeking attention to the brakes.
Wayne
----- Original Message -----From: BTTo: KawasakiSent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 7:23 PMSubject: [KawasakiClassicandNomad] Slipping clutch
Hi All,I am thinking about what maintenance I need to do before the weather breaks. I have a Nomad 2000FI with 24,000 miles. My clutch has begun to slip. The adjustment on my clutch lever is adjusted all the way (the wrong way so to speak). Is there a way to tell if it is the clutch or just an adjustment? I am getting ready to tear into it but don't want to replace the clutch if I don't have to.Thanks.Bruce
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