ZX-7R Clutch Lever Probs

Discussion in 'The Garage' started by Christian1966, Aug 23, 2014.

  1. Christian1966

    Christian1966 New Member

    Hi, brought the bike out of the garage today, started up ok but the clutch lever won't pull in.
    Any ideas anyone ? (the bike hasn't been ridden for about 6 months)

    Thanks for looking, Chris.
     
    Christian1966, Aug 23, 2014
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  2. johnnyrotten13

    johnnyrotten13 New Member

    Is the zxr750 hydraulic clutch i think it is but not 100% ? if it is the little piston in the clutch resevoir may have siezed due to lack of use squirt some WD or similar in there and try that to free it off ect.
     
    johnnyrotten13, Aug 23, 2014
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  3. Christian1966

    Christian1966 New Member

    Hi Johnny, thanks for the quick reply. It is hydraulic, where would I find the piston in the clutch reservoir ? As you can tell I know nowt lol :)
     
    Christian1966, Aug 23, 2014
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  4. johnnyrotten13

    johnnyrotten13 New Member

    christian where the clutch lever pivot is, there should be a little rubber boot covering the piston pull the lever outwards to give you a little space and squirt round where the lever pushes into the resevoir:thumbsup:
     
    johnnyrotten13, Aug 23, 2014
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  5. Cabernet

    Cabernet Smug to be riding the Moto Guzzi VIP Member

    Will WD40 not cause the piston seal to swell?
     
    Cabernet, Aug 24, 2014
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  6. Dooffle

    Dooffle New Member

    Yes it will.

    Never use WD40 on brake seals or near brake seals.
     
    Dooffle, Aug 24, 2014
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