"Damper"

Tortuga · 02-23-2021, 11:38 PM

In doing the dreaded clutch rod seal leak, I noticed the piece screwed into the inside of the left engine cover. With no obvious clues as to what it is, I looked it up on a parts diagram. There are two parts labeled Damper, Numbers 92161 and 13271. What do they dampen? They're not connected to anything except the chrome side cover. Are they supposed to dampen engine noise? If so, they are a waste of time. These engines make more noises that a $20 hooker.

**Kawi_addict** · 02-25-2021, 12:17 PM

can you post the diagram? if i saw it i might know.... ill look at the diagram i have see if it gives a better idea

**Kawi_addict** · 02-25-2021, 12:38 PM

i looked in the partzilla reference and under the clutch reservoir and the clutch assembly i dont see that part number on either

Tortuga · 02-25-2021, 02:23 PM

Look under Left Side Cover of Kawi parts diagram. Same diagram you find the clutch rod seal.

DragonLady58 · 02-26-2021, 08:37 PM

Yes, they are noise dampers....
I have a Thunder Clutch Pressure Plate setup, instead of a diaphram spring, I have 6 single springs. I had to remove the damper under my right cover to put the cover on....my clutch hit the damper inside the cover after install.
My clutch and gearbox ARE noisier with that damper missing....
Soooo-yes, they do make a difference....

mick56 · 02-26-2021, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tortuga

Look under Left Side Cover of Kawi parts diagram. Same diagram you find the clutch rod seal.

Am i going blind, or just pissed again ?

https://www.kawasakioriginalparts.co...-G2&country=GB

Tortuga · 02-26-2021, 11:16 PM

I forgot to note that my bike is a 2006 1600.

TacomaJD · 02-27-2021, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Tortuga

I forgot to note that my bike is a 2006 1600.

Maybe it won't be too bad to fix. Clutch rod seal fell out on my 06 Nomad 1600, literally took me about 10 minutes to fix it. Once I got the covers off to where I could see it, I just cleaned around everything, pushed the seal back into place, and never had a problem out of it again. Wasn't worth tearing down to replace in my opinion. The seal was still firm and fit snug. Maybe yours will be the same.

Tortuga · 02-27-2021, 11:37 AM

I replaced the seal, which, once you get to it, takes about 10 minutes to clean up the area and insert the new one. It takes maybe 15 minutes to get the floorboard out of the way, remove the shift levers, remove the chrome cover and slave. Then you simply slide the rod out, check for burrs, insert new seal, insert the flat end of the rod into the seal with a drop of oil on the concave end and put everything back together. It's not hard at all. Even I did it. I did coat the diameter of the seal with RTV gasket goop before inserting it (sounds pornographic) to help prevent future leaking. So far so good. I had one 15 mile 75mph errand run and a couple slower errand runs and no drips.

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Tortuga Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 559	"Damper" In doing the dreaded clutch rod seal leak, I noticed the piece screwed into the inside of the left engine cover. With no obvious clues as to what it is, I looked it up on a parts diagram. There are two parts labeled Damper, Numbers 92161 and 13271. What do they dampen? They're not connected to anything except the chrome side cover. Are they supposed to dampen engine noise? If so, they are a waste of time. These engines make more noises that a $20 hooker. Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Tortuga; 02-24-2021 at 10:31 AM.
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02-25-2021, 12:17 PM	#2
Kawi_addict Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: K.c. Missouri Posts: 128	can you post the diagram? if i saw it i might know.... ill look at the diagram i have see if it gives a better idea __________________ Love team green owned almost all of them from atvs to baggers and even a lawn mower My dog is my co pilot
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02-25-2021, 12:38 PM	#3
Kawi_addict Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: K.c. Missouri Posts: 128	i looked in the partzilla reference and under the clutch reservoir and the clutch assembly i dont see that part number on either __________________ Love team green owned almost all of them from atvs to baggers and even a lawn mower My dog is my co pilot
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02-26-2021, 08:37 PM	#5
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	Yes, they are noise dampers.... I have a Thunder Clutch Pressure Plate setup, instead of a diaphram spring, I have 6 single springs. I had to remove the damper under my right cover to put the cover on....my clutch hit the damper inside the cover after install. My clutch and gearbox ARE noisier with that damper missing.... Soooo-yes, they do make a difference.... __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-25-2021, 02:23 PM	#4
Tortuga Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 559	Look under Left Side Cover of Kawi parts diagram. Same diagram you find the clutch rod seal.
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02-26-2021, 11:16 PM	#7
Tortuga Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 559	I forgot to note that my bike is a 2006 1600.
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02-27-2021, 11:37 AM	#9
Tortuga Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 559	I replaced the seal, which, once you get to it, takes about 10 minutes to clean up the area and insert the new one. It takes maybe 15 minutes to get the floorboard out of the way, remove the shift levers, remove the chrome cover and slave. Then you simply slide the rod out, check for burrs, insert new seal, insert the flat end of the rod into the seal with a drop of oil on the concave end and put everything back together. It's not hard at all. Even I did it. I did coat the diameter of the seal with RTV gasket goop before inserting it (sounds pornographic) to help prevent future leaking. So far so good. I had one 15 mile 75mph errand run and a couple slower errand runs and no drips.
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