Worn clutch?

[john leonard]

Hi All,

First time poster!  I have a '96 GPz that seems to be having some clutch 
problems.

It's not slipping, but it doesn't seem to engage until I'm near the end of 
the clutch release (about the last 20% or so).  I've tinkered around with 
the entire range of the clutch lever settings and they all feel about the 
same; I'm riding at #4 today.

The bike has only 11,800 miles and I don't beat it too badly.

I've changed the clutch fluid this week, and loaded the case with 15W - 40.  
  Is this too heavy?

If it sounds like the clutch, should I wait for a little slipping to appear 
before I replace it?
Or, will this thing just totally crap out on the road without further 
warning?

If I do need to replacing the clutch, do I need to drain the clutch fluid 
and move the hydraulics away from the work area, or does it just push aside 
like a brake caliper?

Thanks for your advice, john

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