Ninja 1000 / Z1000 Clutch problems fixed!! I had to drill holes in my clutch basket!! 

Really? So this is n't isolated to just the Ninja? I was told that this is a very uncommon problem and that my solution was extreme. It did solve the problem so there is that. What kind of repair shop do you have? Where are you located? I see you have a bunch of videos. well done!

I am living in Jakarta, Indonesia...I work as mechanic motorcycles and mostly people here use motorcycles daily. Drilling holes on clutch house help clutch working great especially when traffic jam. Mostly mechanic here do like what you done even for new motorcycles yamaha,honda And klx.

Nice. I’m guessing the springs and plates made a big difference. I really couldn’t complain TOO much. That clutch had what was it 80,000 miles. I’d love to see what your clutch fix feels like.

Thanks Ronny. I did it as a last resort. Hope you don’t have the same issue but if you do , it worked for me.

Not patch?? I don't follow. Did the fix work for you?

@@Wrenchie Not a patch.....as in nowhere near as good!....the upgraded slipper clutch from the newer engines retro fits straight in...the clutch is lighter and there is no grab whatsoever...

Comfy Sofa when did they upgrade? This mod was on the 2011. I also have the 2016.

@@Wrenchie Well, ive got the 2014 Z1000 so mine is the same as your 2011 version but your 2016 has the newer slipper clutch (which ive fitted) so im literally sitting right inbetween (from your point of view)

Comfy Sofa Thanks for the info. I’m gonna look into the clutch change from kawi. Wasn’t aware they changed it. It does feel totally different on the 2016.

Are you running the bike with NO antijitter spring? Not sure that's a good idea....

You would think that the air impact would be just fine, right? Me too! The culprit may be that it was a cheap (very cheap) Harbor Freight special rated around 50-60 ft lbs or torque. That nut is 125 ft ld torque spec. I could be wrong but I think that was the issue. If so, you get what you pay for. Then again, its probably me! Thanks for the comment!

Hi Alan, I can't be certain. Are you certain the clutch is not slipping? Symptom would be when you accelerate hard the RPM's spin up but the bike isn't fully "hooked up" and accelerating. If that is your symptom, that sounds like you just need a new clutch (friction plates). If that's not it, and you feel the clutch is not disengaging, check the simple stuff first: You have enough oil in the bike, clutch cable is properly adjusted, clutch arm on the case is moving all the way through the stroke, etc. After that, its time to take the thing apart, examine clutch friction plates, probably replace the springs. Also, inspect the clutch basket for burs in the rib channels. Any burs there could prevent the plates from moving properly which could cause the clutch to hang, not disengage properly. You could try lightly sanding the grooves to remove the burs... use a fine sandpaper like 600 or 800 grit. If the clutch is still hanging, not disengaging, maybe, just maybe drilling the holes will solve the problem. If you are going to do that, you might as well replace the friction plates if they look worn. Good luck!!

Hi Wrenchie, I will check every part that you say. Thank you so much!🙂

@@Huanghow Also, if you sand the grooves on the clutch basket (see my video) best to remove basket so you don't get metal shavings in the engine case.

@@jonchaitt7991 ok,thanks!

Well actually I did. It’s impossible to put it on without indexing it. If you’ve performed the work you know, right. I did not show it as I did explain it clearly in the previous vid on clutch job

Hi Yeung, No. This time I did not drain the oil. It's only got about 1500 miles on the Amsoil synthetic. I left it on the side stand and since the side stand is on the other side of the bike from the clutch cover, no oil spilled out. Good tip to know. If I had it on the rear swing arm spool stand, I would have needed to drain the oil. What are you riding?

Wrenchie Thank you for your reply. I’m riding 2014 Z1000 and I also experience the disengaging problem. When I squeeze the clutch lever and the clutch doesn’t disengage immediately. And I’m difficult to shift the gear. I’m planning to do the same modification as you and replace the anti jitter ring as well.

@@yeungchai882 Good luck!! It's actualy not as bad as I thought. That clutch basket nut is a bitch to get off .... unless you have a beast of an impact driver!

@@yeungchai882 Good luck!!

Hey Mike... Thanks, I appreciate it. What are you ridin'?

@@Wrenchie I'm riding a green, 2014, Z1000sx T. around Andalusia, Southern Spain from new. Doesn't get any better for me. Now done 30k kms. Only problem I've had is wearing out my tyres. On the Bridgestone S20s I got 4000 miles. Last 2 changes were Metzeler Roadtec 1. I got 4900 miles on the 1st set. They're not quite so sticky but easily outperform me. Stay safe and keep up the good work Wrenchie !

@@gsfdriller Are you looking for more mileage or rain traction? Or just some good stickiness? If mileage, wet and dry traction (not as good a like a Q3 or something) I swear by the Michelin pilot 4 or 5s. I get about 9,000 miles about 15,000 kms. Pretty good. I ride about two sets of these per year.

BTW - Southern Spain! Yeah, sounds fantastic!!

@@Wrenchie That's good mileage. I was looking for a good balance. I would say I'm pretty satisfied with the Metzelers to be honest. I got mates who have used the Michelin Pilots and they did get a bit more mileage but changed to Metzeler 01. I'm not bothered about rain, its pretty rare here and when it does I don't go out. I love this bike.

What year? Ninja 1000. I have a PDF of the 2012 service manual for the 2012 and a hard copy shop manual for the 2016

headers? Exhaust headers?

@@Wrenchie hehe yes. i found it 34nm for exhaust headers. but Do all SX need to do this mod for clutch? i didnt notice any problem yet with my 2014

@@mrconta I think not. I hear its "unusual" but not unheard of. I had a problem and tried a few things to fix it and nothing worked until this mod. I'm still riding on it and zero issues since the mod. I'm no expert but if you are having clutch issues, check with a qualified mechanic, discuss the possible causes, and option to emedy. Bring this up if they don't and see what they think. All IO can say is that it worked for my issue

Meh.... sort of. A dap of the sealant that's called out holds the gasket on just fine