Sticking clutch on 96 GPZ 1100

[art.robinson]

I had that "gunky" look on the sight glass and was told by my Kawasaki
Mechanic friend that the oil I was using (Belray 10-40 full synthetic)
would cause it. I switched to another full synthetic and it has gone
away.

I don't think the diesel oil is a good idea.

I have used full synthetic since 4000k and the bike is still runs almost
like new (115000k) and doesn't use any measurable amount of oil over the
season (March through November or December). I wouldn't use any other
kind of oil.

Art in TO

-----Original Message-----
From: gpzlist-bounces at micapeak.com [mailto:gpzlist-bounces at micapeak.com]
On Behalf Of Les Johnson
Sent: 20 April 2011 23:10
To: Art Robinson
Subject: Re: Sticking clutch on 96 GPZ 1100

       If I ride it everyday it does it some days and not on others. I
ran synthetic oil once but there was no difference. I usually run the
made for motorcycle 10W-40. I have also noticed the sight window looks
like its got some gunk on it. Been told to drain oil and fill with
diesel fuel and let soak a day or two before draining and refilling
with oil. Not sure I want to try that. Was also told today that the
problem is caused by running dirty oil and once the plates get
contaminated and stick you pretty much have to change them to solve
problem. I bought the bike used so not sure on history of maintance as
far as oil changes.

    Les J



On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 6:24 AM, John Soliday <johnsoliday at msn.com>
wrote:
> Mine does that once in awhile, but only after sitting all winter.  It
clears
> up after that for the season.  Does yours get better or always like
this
> after only a few days?  If the plates are sticking you could try
changing
> the oil a few times to try and clean off the plates.  Also, you might
want
> to bleed the clutch just in case its developed a few bubbles in there.
 Both
> cheap fixes to try before yanking out the plates.  Also, if the plates
are
> covered in gunk, they'll probably be fine if you clean them with
kerosene,
> but once you've got the cover off, I'd just replace them.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gpzlist-bounces at micapeak.com
[mailto:gpzlist-bounces at micapeak.com] On
> Behalf Of Les Johnson
> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:23 PM
> To: John Soliday
> Subject: Sticking clutch on 96 GPZ 1100
>
>   I have noticed since I purchased this bike a annoying problem. I
> have owned it for several years and the problems seems to be getting
> worse.
>
>   When the bikes sits for a few days when I shit from neutral to
> first it jumps forward and dies. Of course I have the clutch lever
> pulled in.  I might have to do this 2 or 3 times till the clutch works
> correctly .Seems I have heard of the clutch plates sticking on other
> bikes from time to time but can"t remember what the cause or the cure
> was.
>
>   Anybody with info on this subject would be a great help. I
> wondering if I am going to have to replace the clutch plates to cure
> the problem.
>
>   Thanks   Les J
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