Anyone here ever.............?

[Scratch'n'Diff]

Changed a clutch on a ZX6R Ninja? If so, how hard is it for a competent DIY car mechanic with no bike fixing experience?

If I decide to leave it to a garage, how much should I expect to pay?

Can't believe after 10k miles the clutch needs changing.

Thanks
SD

[beanbag]

Would be the same as changing the clutch on pretty much any other modern bike.

I changed the clutch on my bandit without any previous knowledge.

You need:
Gaskets!!! - IMPORTANT!!!
Top up oil
Clutch plates
Springs
Torque Wrench

Soak the new clutch plates in new clean motor oil overnight.

Put the bike on the side stand and then put the front wheel on a block of wood. (Sounds crude but it puts the bike on an angle were no oil will spill out of the clutch cover when you take it off. I made sure no oil was at the edge of the clutch cover as I had a little oil level window which I checked. I'm not sure if your bike has this.

Right.

Undo the clutch cover bolts and have newspapers on the floor to catch any small oil spills. (You still get some. Prise the clutch cover off slowly. Very slowly and carefully. It'll take some firm pressure to get it off.

Now with the cover off, you should see the clutch. Undo the 4-5 bolts (on a bandit it's 5), and remove the bolts and springs.

Now remove the clutch plate cover and the plates. REMEMBER THE ORDER THE CAME OUT!!!!!

Now replace the plates replacing the old ones with the new ones in the basket. Be very careful not to bend any of these plates and never force the in the basket. They should fit without any problems.

Now replace the clutch cover and then put the new springs and bolts on finger tight. Finally, get the correct torque settings for the clutch plate bolts and tighten them accordingly.

Clean off all traces off the old gasket from the engine casing and the clutch cover and replace the cover carfully with the new gasket.

Tighten up the bolts with a torque wrench to the correct settings and voila!

Have a quick play with the clutch in 1st gear to make sure is all ok and it feels right and enjoy your new clutch! Easy as pie!

If you need more info, I highly recommend a Haynes manual. Priceless!

Good luck and have fun!

[Scratch'n'Diff]

Excellent! Cheers BB

I hope its as easy as it sounds.I've just bought front & rear paddock stands so I'll use the front one instead of the block.

Is the Haynes manual the best one to get, as I hear there is another workshop manual available too?

Cheers
SD

[andy4200]

Have a search around some of the model specific forums. I've just found a download workshop manual for a cbr6. I would give you the link but there is no zx6 there.

It will be out there somewhere though.

[beanbag]

Scratch'n'Diff said:

Excellent! Cheers BB I hope its as easy as it sounds.I've just bought front & rear paddock stands so I'll use the front one instead of the block. Is the Haynes manual the best one to get, as I hear there is another workshop manual available too? Cheers SD

Your best off still using the block as you need the angle otherwise the oil will spill out. It just saves having to empty your sump and then buying new oil however if you need to do an oil change anyway, using a paddock stand is fine.

I've always used haynes manuals and they've always been brilliant. I'm no mechanic but I did all the maintanence on my Bandit without any hiccups (maybe a few niggles), but its always very clear and explains everything perfectly with photos!

Let me know if you need more help! (xb9r at rennie dot me dot uk).