How To: Clutch Replacement Guide for Ninja 400

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@topsychoforyou1203 7 күн бұрын

You just got a new subscriber, you're awesome and I appreciate the detail you go into to show how to do things properly even after you've made mistakes. I haven't ordered my clutch kit yet but this video is what I'll be watching again when I do get it. This video helps alot!

@alexdombi-weridetwo 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Mistakes happen and it's best to own up to them and figure out how not to make them again. It's what I'd want my kids to do, so I try to lead by example. When you are doing the work, be sure to get the pull rod and actuator lined up. It's the hardest part.

@WhyNotDead. 3 ай бұрын

Thinking about buying a cheap 400 that "only needs a clutch" watching this to see if i can do it might and it seems pretty simple

@alexdombi-weridetwo 3 ай бұрын

The hardest part is aligning the cover on install. You got this!

@bribri9705 Ай бұрын

How’d it go?

@Mr.P1neappl3 26 күн бұрын

@@alexdombi-weridetwoI’m currently STRUGGLING on putting the cover back on for my 2011 650. I was trying to put it back on for hours and i just can’t line it correctly i’m not sure what i’m doing wrong

@cleric670 5 күн бұрын

Instead of a t-handle use a pivot head ratchet, FAR more versatile and faster as well. I have a feeling a lot of folks will be watching this video since Kawasaki in their infinite wisdom decided to use the exact same clutch in the new Ninja 500 which makes more torque than the 400. Adding a full exhaust slips the stock clutch... thanks for the quick video WITH TORQUE SPECS!

@alexdombi-weridetwo 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for another tool suggestion 😀 I really like the new 500s and hope to get my hands on one next year.

@johnathantaylor2059 20 күн бұрын

For anyone wondering I have a 2019 ninja 400 and the clutch pads were awful!!!! Upgraded to Barnett clutch pads and springs and they have been amazing!!!!

@alexdombi-weridetwo 20 күн бұрын

Great info! Thanks for letting everyone know

@markkarlov1042 5 ай бұрын

Wow. Great video. Thank you for being so informative, and educational. Superb video quality

@alexdombi-weridetwo 5 ай бұрын

Thanks- Glad you enjoyed it!

@brandonk5932 4 ай бұрын

Thanks man, i know im going to be doing this at some point. I appreciate the time and effort.

@alexdombi-weridetwo 4 ай бұрын

Hope it helps- don't rush like I did and be sure the pull rod is on the right side of the pressure plate!

@maddog063 3 ай бұрын

K's Motorsports has always treated me well.

@falco6414 6 ай бұрын

very interesting video! you deserve atleast a couple thousands of views

@alexdombi-weridetwo 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm hopeful that it will help people working on their own motorcycles

@paulf2534 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I really enjoyed this.

@alexdombi-weridetwo 3 ай бұрын

Hope it was helpful!

@corridostopnotch7894 5 ай бұрын

Did you use oem clutch springs?

@alexdombi-weridetwo 5 ай бұрын

Yes, I put the OEM springs back in.

@LilFrisk3232 2 ай бұрын

Just recently did this tonight, when we got everything put back together there's no resistance in the clutch cable, is it expected to need to adjust the clutch cable by the engine when you replace the plates?

@alexdombi-weridetwo 2 ай бұрын

Some adjustment is to be expected, yes. Does the lever return at all? Maybe you made the same mistake as me and put the pull rod on the wrong side of the pressure plate?

@LilFrisk3232 2 ай бұрын

@@alexdombi-weridetwo I didn't remove the pull rod, I left it in place but to answer no when I tested a the clutch lever it's 100% slack no tension I adjusted all over at the lever and engine-side and minimal difference. I can't wrap my head around this one. I adjusted the little control arm piece all the way right and left and it had to be all the way left when reinstalling the cover so it would fit with the pull rod. Difficult to explain in text but to my knowledge (like 4 KZbin videos) I didn't totally butcher the job, I put the plates in a similar order to the burned out ones, the pull rod stayed, I put the outside plate the springs and bolts in and all. I'm totally stumped

@atx2ny 2 ай бұрын

Yeah same issue here

@andrebayon3827 2 ай бұрын

were you ever able to figure out the issue? having same issue

@atx2ny 2 ай бұрын

@@andrebayon3827 I put the clutch plates on backwards

@DallasGarcia-bz7rb 3 ай бұрын

Do you only replace the fiber plates? Where did you order them from

@alexdombi-weridetwo 3 ай бұрын

I replaced the fibers and steel plates. The kit I purchased from Amazon and is linked in the description 😉

@In50wetrust 4 ай бұрын

Is that a reliable clutch kit to use for the bike? Or should I go with something else

@alexdombi-weridetwo 4 ай бұрын

I wish I had a long term test to share on them, but unfortunately my buddy was hit by a truck on this bike. He's relatively OK but the bike is totaled. After the install of the clutch he rode a few thousand miles with no issues. I am typically a fan of OEM clutches or EBC

@javiera.tejada3940 4 ай бұрын

ok. my bike is stuck on 6th and doesn't shift down... could it be the clutch?

@alexdombi-weridetwo 4 ай бұрын

That's most likely the shift drum or shift forks. That requires a lot more teardown than this, unfortunately.

@ethxntgg1971 4 ай бұрын

@@alexdombi-weridetwowould it be the same thing if the bike wouldn’t shift to 6th gear, then starts riding really rough

@alexdombi-weridetwo 4 ай бұрын

@@ethxntgg1971 The hard to shift in to gear may be the shift forks, yeah. But the riding rough may be something else depending on what you mean.

@MaxVerstappen-o4p 6 ай бұрын

Hello, I’m doing the same thing except I’m just replacing plates and springs. Original judder springs have been left alone. When I put the stack back together, there is some free play with the first friction plate, it’s not solidly meshed with the rest of the stack. Any ideas why?

@alexdombi-weridetwo 6 ай бұрын

On this bike the pressure plate needs to be seated properly. I'm sure you noticed the angled ridges on the backside of the plate. Loosen the bolts and wiggle the plate by rotating it. That may help it lock in better.

@MaxVerstappen-o4p 6 ай бұрын

@@alexdombi-weridetwo will do, thank you 🙏

@MaxVerstappen-o4p 6 ай бұрын

@@alexdombi-weridetwoI figured out the gap, my stack was out of order: but now the clutch cover won’t lock into place without the clutch arm being too far forward, making too much slack in the system. Is there some weird trick to doing it or is there free play in the system (perhaps the pull rod?) I’m out of ideas.

@alexdombi-weridetwo 6 ай бұрын

@MaxVerstappen-o4p did you make the same mistake as me with the pull rod being on the wrong side of the plate? If no, the actuator arm takes a little finagling to get it to hook in correctly. Attaching the cable first - with it disconnected from the handle bar lever- turn the arm towards the rear wheel while putting the cover on. Once it's lined up you can rotate the arm forward. Let me know if this helps. Hopefully you get it!

@E46barlos 3 ай бұрын

Damm I’m almost at 12k🥲

@alexdombi-weridetwo 3 ай бұрын

OEM clutches usually last a lot longer with proper adjustment and care. Hopefully, you have many more miles ahead.

@MillionairesDiary Ай бұрын

My only gripe is that you didn't show us fixing your mistake. Respect for owning up to it though

@alexdombi-weridetwo Ай бұрын

You're absolutely right and I wish I had time to refilm the part I messed up. The owner of the bike needed it done as soon as possible as it was it only means of transportation to and from work. Mistakes do happen and I wanted to own up to it in case someone else had the same problem rather than just edit it out ;)

@GhadSpeed 4 ай бұрын

Bro the clutch cover won’t come off for me

@alexdombi-weridetwo 4 ай бұрын

Disconnect the cable from the handlebar and then rotate the cable arm on the cover as you pull and rotate the cover. I'm assuming you can move the cover a little and it's not gasket sealer holding the cover on.

@GhadSpeed 4 ай бұрын

@@alexdombi-weridetwo got everything back on now I’m not getting any resistance from the clutch lever lolol smh

@alexdombi-weridetwo 4 ай бұрын

@@GhadSpeed did you make the same mistake I did in the video? The pull rod needs to go on first before the pressure plate. If it's in the correct way, check that the lever arm is on the pull rod.

@GhadSpeed 4 ай бұрын

Negative. When I got to the plate where the 3 springs go on. Taking them off the first time cycled the hub twice. I believe that’s where everything went wrong. I didn’t take anything else off. 🤦‍♂️

@alexdombi-weridetwo 4 ай бұрын

You took the springs out but didn't take the pressure plate off? The first set of friction and steel plates may be causing it to not line up. The pressude plate has little ridges that need to lock in by twisting as you put it on. If it's not sitting right, you wouldn't get any clutch cable tension.

@alexfernandez820 4 ай бұрын

Same issue but my bike got 160miles only 😅

@alexdombi-weridetwo 4 ай бұрын

Your clutch plates are bad with 160 miles??

@alexfernandez820 4 ай бұрын

@@alexdombi-weridetwo I’m not sure I’m going to send it to a mechanic today around 10am but I’ve adjusted the cables and I don’t know why else my bike won’t engage when I’m gear?

@alexdombi-weridetwo 4 ай бұрын

@alexfernandez820 hopefully it's something simple. If it is the clutch plates it may be worth contacting the dealership you got the bike from to see if anything can be done under warranty

@alexfernandez820 4 ай бұрын

@@alexdombi-weridetwo yeah under warranty they should resolve it I hope I don’t have to pay for oil tho 🤞

@alexfernandez820 4 ай бұрын

I was on a ride and the bike failed to engage the clutch at a stop light so I adjusted the cable then. It got me half way home an did it again, I adjusted it some more I made it home right when the issue occurred again it hasn’t accelerated after that