Kawasaki ZRX1100 OEM HACK
We'd like to introduce you to the passionate story of "webi man" who rides a ZRX1100, from Webike community's "Moto Hack" campaign!
He will show us how to divert the stock ZRX1100 because he's the owner!
A brief self-introduction
It's been raining a lot lately and I've been unable to tinker with my motorcycle, and I'm getting ambitious (impossible) to have a garage these days. We are currently waiting for a sunny day to get the electrical system refreshed and ready to go.
A brief description of this HACK
I'm sure many of you want to do something about the heavy clutch on your ZRX1100 or 1200R/S, but I'm going to post the diversion of the stock ZX14R clutch release, which many of you are doing rather well on your ZRX1100 or 1200R/S, as an easy and inexpensive way to feel the effects.
The clutch release to be used is about 2mm larger than the one of the ZRX1100, which has a diameter of about 33.5mm, and I was told that the clutch could be expected to be lighter by about 10%, so I gave it a try.
Parts, tools and things needed for this HACK
You will need the clutch release and brake fluid. If you have never changed the spacer for the clutch release, it may be safer to order it at the same time because the spacer may be broken.
Also, if you want to install the replacement release on the stock chain cover like I did, you will need a tool such as a rheometer to cut the part where the release fits.
Product name: RELEASE-ASSY-CLUTCH
Part number: 13231-0002
Required number of units: 1
Product name: Ultra BF Brake Fluid DOT4 [0.5 liters]
Part Number: 0820399938
Product name: Spacer, Crutch Release
Part number: 92026-1263
Required number of units: 1
How to do the HACK, instructions, work instructions, etc.
First, remove all the fluid from the clutch system. Then, since the clutch release will be larger in diameter, if you use the stock chain cover, you'll need to shave off the part where the release fits in.
Shave off a little bit to get it just right, then it's OK. All that's left to do is put the chain cover back on, install the release, put in the fluid, let the air out, and finally put the cover on and you're done.
Summary of HACK
I'm not saying that this process will dramatically lighten the clutch, but I can tell you that the clutch is lighter, even if I'm not sure if it's 10% or not. I can't think of any particular downside to doing this. I think it's a relatively cheap, easy to do and effective process.
In addition, if you replace the clutch master with a smaller caliber one, I think the clutch will be much lighter.
In case you're wondering, I also replaced the clutch master. I bought a slightly smaller 14mm thinking it was the same 5/8 as the brake master, but the stock clutch master was also 14mm, and I made the dumb mistake of buying a slightly smaller 14mm, and the stock clutch master was the same as before.
Recently, I've been interested in this product. (I'm not sure how effective it is.)
Product name: K-FACTORY Push Rod
Part number 000VZEM004Z
Thank you, webi man, for posting that valuable stock diversion HACK!
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