Z1000 2014 Slipper clutch conversion

[@BIGVR007]

It's just I'm putting a standard clutch in in my 2014 z1000sx and I got a clutch friction plates will 10 plates in but there all the same size and am sure the 1st and last friction plate are thicker

[@comfysofa1549]

@BIGVR007 it's kinda your lucky day....my old standard clutch is complete but I won't have access to it till tomorrow so I'll be able to tell you then...

[@hxxngtxng]

Love the video. This conversion project is also something on my mind since I have the 2015 model and would love for a smoother gear shift. If it isn't too much too ask, can you provide the detail or link to where you source your clutch assembly?

[@comfysofa1549]

Hi there, well, i was lucky - i found an entire clutch assembly on ebay so just popped the whole lot in, job done. One of the lads on the UK Z forum found out the hard way and in turn, become and expert on the subject....i think there is a difference - which year do you have as that will depend on what parts you need....you can use some parts from your existing clutch...register on the forum - there is a thread in there created by the other lad.... forum is here... z1000uk.proboards.com/

[@BIGVR007]

That would be helpful. Thank u

[@comfysofa1549]

@@BIGVR007 Hey - totally forgot to do a video! I was away when I last posted....is it still a problem for you?

[@BIGVR007]

In your standard clutch, Did you have 2 friction plates different to the other friction plates

[@comfysofa1549]

@BIGVR007 ooh...it was so long ago...there definitely was one plate in there different but I got the whole clutch pack complete...a few of the other lads have bought just the parts and used their existing plate set....

[@mrconta]

hi i just bought z1000sx 2014 Do i also need to do this? how do i know if i have any problem with slipper clutch?

[@comfysofa1549]

Not sure what you mean....do you need to do this? only if you want to...!? Not sure what you mean by "how do i know if i have any problem".....not sure what you mean....

[@mrconta]

@@comfysofa1549 is there any common problem with the clutch from factory? Why take the clutch out and drill holes to the basket? Is it necessary to do that on all z1000sx z1000? I heard that many people have problems with the clutch not get lubricate enough with stock basket

[@comfysofa1549]

@@mrconta Ah - not so much a common problem...people do the drilling on the non slipper clutch so make it a little smoother but, personally id just pull the whole lot out and replace with the slipper unit like i did. If you do, the slipper clutch you need is from the 2016 model. The newer ones a slightly different (if youre replacing specific parts on your clutch).

[@mrconta]

@@comfysofa1549 Okey I see. But can I ride it as it is? Do I really need to do the mod or can I just ride it with these stock parts that was installed on the bike from factory 2014?

[@comfysofa1549]

@@mrconta Absolutely - itll be fine as it is...in fact i would almost advise it....then if you ever fit the slipper unit itll feel like a new bike its that good a mod to do...

[@trebor4460]

Good vid 👍

[@comfysofa1549]

Cheers Rob... I won't be presenting the news anytime soon though..!

[@kawimotorider2037]

What forum is your post on? I'd like to do this to my bike and would appreciate your write up

[@comfysofa1549]

No Prob - its on: z1000uk.proboards.com/ Its a really simple job....looks a bit daunting but once its apart you can see how it all goes together...its more a case of getting all the right tools in front of you....i spend more money i think buying tools than anything else....

[@michaelandrew4849]

I'm thinking about doing this conversion I found a parts list and it comes to about 460 bucks for everything. I have never done a clutch on a motorcycle I worked on all my vehicles im just wondering how difficult it was for u and am I going to have to pull the whole basket off or can I just leave it on and pull out the friction plates with a tool

[@comfysofa1549]

It really isnt that hard...you wont need to remove the basket but you will need a holding tool to remove the central part of the basket as thats inherently different...i did see your post on the z1000 forum...youll be suprised at how simple the switch over is...

[@michaelandrew4849]

@@comfysofa1549 that makes me feel alone better I'm going to order the parts next week I copied the list off the z1000 forum cones out to around 500 with the extra gasket was told it was way better then trying to use a magura hydro clutch

[@michaelandrew4849]

@@comfysofa1549 that makes me feel way better going to order the parts next week got the list off the z1000 forum comes out to around 500 was told it was way better then putting the magura hydro clutch on

[@foreverpsyched4535]

Could you please share or send me the link to parts list thread? [e-mail]