KAWASAKI TERYX KRX 1000 Clunking Hard Shifting
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Centrifugal Clutch Assembly
The KRX 1000 features a wet centrifugal clutch that is supposed to decouple the engine from the CVT at idle. If the internal springs are fatigued or the shoes are dragging due to heat-warping, the primary clutch will continue to rotate at idle. This applies constant torque to the transmission gear dogs, causing them to bind and require high physical force to move the shifter, followed by a loud clunk as the gears engage under load.
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Shift Cable
The shift cable is responsible for translating lever movement to the transmission detent arm. If the cable stretches or the mounting brackets flex, the transmission may not reach the neutral 'valley' in the shift drum between gears. This misalignment causes the shift fork to rub against the side of the gear sliders, creating high friction and a 'notchy' or hard shifting sensation even when the engine is off.
SKU: 54010-0648
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Primary Clutch Rebuild Kit
Wear on the primary clutch rollers and spider sliders can cause the movable sheave to hang up rather than fully retracting. If the sheave does not fully retract, it can maintain side-wall pressure on the CVT belt. This pressure spins the secondary clutch and transmission input shaft, creating the same binding torque on the internal transmission gears that makes shifting difficult.
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DIY Repair Guide
Watch exactly how to replace the Centrifugal Clutch Assembly.
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