Kawasaki Ninja 400 Clutch Mod Kit | Sportbike Track Gear
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Love the ninja 400 series videos van
i just purchased a 2023 im adding this spring kit
also the steel break lines
break clutch levers etc...
You have been a big help in getting these done myself i appreciate you
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Spears racing transmission kit has all of this stuff and more. It makes shifting so much smoother. Then the racing clutch spring and friction plates grab real solid. They have a lot more friction material on them. They still don’t grab like carbon fibers.
The Norton Kit is good as well. Granted its not a whole new clutch but it has better springs and plates to help along with some other stuff
This a great mod whether or not you take it to the track. I'm an aggressive back road street rider and I burnt my clutch out at 8,000 miles. Had the dealer repair it for free under warranty and I'm at over 19k miles now and haven't had the issue since but I feel it's going to happen eventually. I'm keeping the 400 even when I get a 600 or litre bike so I'm definitely going to do this mod and I recommend every rider who loves to go hard on their 400 to do this mod AND to swap out the clutch plate springs with better ones.
that's crazy they replaced it for free, my dealer said clutches aren't covered under warranty. I have 4500 miles on my 2023 Z400 and it slipping at high rpm so I bought a Norton Clutch Kit to have installed, with better plates, springs, and a bunch of other stuff so hopefully that works.
Get some inventory! I want to order it! Great videos!
Thanks for this video, I need that spring kit, my lever never seems to move all the way back on its own
Here is a link to that on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/ninja400r-kawasaki-ninja-400-18-21-clutch-cable-spring-kit/ The kit has changed a little from when we shot this video. It now only includes the spring and washers no more spacer. - Van
Hey,
Love your videos!
will you make ones about installing the Soft Pull Throttle Return Spring and heavy duty shift detent spring from the ninja400R kits?
Appreciate the kind words. I do plant to do that mod in the very near future. We will have more of those items on our site soon. - Van
Great video, did you make one showing how to replace the clutch?
Sorry we did not do a clutch replacement video on the Ninja 400. Ours still has the OEM clutch in it. - Van
i just upgraded my clutch plates and springs but after putting the engine cover back on my clutch cable has no tension even after adjusting both adjusting nuts and lever adjuster and nothing any ideas??
Love the videos Van, especially the ninja 400 series.
Are frame sliders worth it for a street rider?
We do not run any sliders on our race bike. For a street bike they can help to minimize damage from tip overs or slow speed crashes. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks!
When installing this is it possible to overtighten the spring and damage the clutch or will the point of engagement just be effected by the tension of the clutch spring mod? LOVE what you guys do! I have my spring mod that I got from you guys installed...just want to make sure its right. Thank you!
I do not see any way you would damage the clutch by installing this. This just ensures the clutch is fully engaged so there is no unnecessary premature wear while improving the feel at the lever. - Van
@sportbiketrackgear awesome! Thank you! Fwiw it's me the guy that asked about the headers and my Leo Vince slip on. Lol again.... appreciate ALL of your knowledge and badassed attitude! I'll always be a customer. 💪
Where would you order the Delrin bushing? I appreciate all of your videos on the Ninja 400. Thank you.
Hotbodies has changed this kit lowering the cost and removing the delrin bushing. If you want the delrin bushing you need to purchase their complete shift shaft kit. - Van
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Go straight to Hotbodies?
Thanx Van.
Yes?
My clutch broke at 400 miles and just now at 2300 miles. Going to get a heavy duty kit and install it myself.
We have not had any clutch failures with our Ninja 400. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Broke again at 5300 miles. SpearsRacing Friction plates and springs installed.
New 2021 Ninja 400 went from 100 mph to 20 mph in 6th.
You must have modded the arm that holds the end of the clutch cable cause mine is nowhere easy to remove in fact it doesn’t even make sense that it’s removable. Mine is a 2018 and the end doesn’t even have anywhere to go to undo it out of the whole.
The bike in this video is also a 2018. No mods were made to the part. - Van
How do you check the free play after the spring install? I tried to install this thing and I guess the factory or dealer snugged the hell out of the bolts down at the clutch cover, ended up snapping that section off the clutch cover. waiting on a new clutch cover, trying to figure out how to press a needle bearing into cover at home. Shop wants $400 to do it, they are insane.
With this spring on the cable it is a little tougher to properly adjust the cable for sure. The best advice I can give is to take your time and adjust it in both directions to get an understanding of how it feels when it is loose and when it is tight. Hope this helps and sorry you ran into some trouble. - Van
Just got this installed by my local mechanic :-) He was saying the clutch lever free play is harder to get into spec with the cable spring in place. Any suggestions on making sure its in spec when I adjust it myself?
This does change the feel at the lever a bit, that said I personally do not feel it makes adjusting the free play any harder. The best advice I can give you is more free play is always better than not enough. If you adjust it too tight the clutch will end up slipping. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear so the free play should be measured the same even with the spring in place? Because it always is pulling back on me when I try and adjust it accurately if you know what I mean
After installing the spring, am I suppose to make sure there's little to no free play down by the clutch? I know there's suppose to be slack by the clutch lever but what about down by the clutch itself? Thanks!
It is a little tougher to find the right amount of slack with the spring in place. When we ran this I would adjust the cable to the point where there was zero slack and back it off until I could feel the slack. Do this a few times so you can tell the difference. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear when you mention the slack I'm assuming the proper slack for the clutch lever right?
Is there an internal spring that should be doing this job? Do you think this spring pushing is better than a spring pulling the clutch lever back?
The OEM clutch only has three springs which is part of the reason this is a good mod for the Ninja 400. - Van
Just ordered the kit and the upgraded barnett springs, will these void the 1 year warranty? I have a n400 at 300 miles and was gonna install them before any clutch issues arise.
If you service the clutch my guess is the dealer would not warranty the clutch itself. The rest of the bike should be fine. - Van
David Schramm where did you buy the kit?
Does this adjust the bite point or just how light the clutch is?
This will compensate for how loose the clutch lever feels from the factory and help is maintain pressure on the plates. - Van
Is this supposed to make it so there’s no free play at the clutch lever? I can’t get the cable to both be tight engage clutch, while also having the 1mm of “required free play” at the lever
If you do not have any free play in the clutch lever you will burn the clutch up. Very important on this bike (or any other) to get this right. - Van
Ordered one for my ninja 650 2017+, same issue
It's all fit perfectly, same setup even the bushing.
Need you advice... My mechanic told me my clutch was slipping and needs replacement. I insisted that clutch is not slipping since what im experiencing is when I upshift say from 2nd gear to 3rd, it will just engage 3rd gear but goes back to 2nd gear and revs high. Happened several times also in other gears whenever I upshift. Im suspecting the issue is in the transmission and not the clutch. Any thoughts?
Yes this is an issue with the transmission that can may require undercutting the trans to solve. An engine builder will need to do this. We also have a couple parts from Norton Motorsports that can also help this. Below are a couple of links to them:
Ninja400R Kawasaki Ninja 400 18-20 Blueprinted Shift Change Shaft & Protection Kit
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/ninja400r-kawasaki-ninja-400-18-20-blueprinted-shift-change-shaft-protection-kit/
Ninja400R Kawasaki Ninja 400 18-20 Race Spec Shift Star
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/ninja400r-kawasaki-ninja-400-18-20-race-spec-shift-star/
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks! Im a huuuge fan ❤️
Thought it was my imagination but today I'm realizing my clutch is slipping. I have about 4k miles on my 2018 Ninja 400. I only notice it slip on the freeway when I pin the throttle then the rpm's jump and settle back down. So.... will this kit be the fix? Should I do the three springs under the clutch housing too? Thanks!
Sorry to say you will need a new clutch as well as the springs we show and talk about here. I am about to tear Max Van's Ninja clutch down to inspect before the Wera GNF in 2 weeks. We will shoot a video on this in the next couple of days. Keep an eye on the channel. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Cool. Thanks!
Have you installed the Barnett clutch springs?
We have been using the Yoyodyne Kawasaki Ninja 400 18-21 Slipper Clutch. If you have seen Max's starts you already know this is a great clutch. Here is a link to it on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/yoyodyne-kawasaki-ninja-400-18-20-slipper-clutch/ - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear oh dam so you replaced the whole seal 🦭
Were you out at Nelson this weekend?
Yes Sir, Max Van did the 2 hour endurance on Saturday and ran 3 sprints on Sunday. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear
I thought so. I live across the street from the track and saw the caddy pulling the STG trailer leaving. If I'd of known you guys were there I'd of liked to stopped in and said hello.
I picked a Ninja 400 and look to start doing the track days and race school next year.
We will be there next season for sure, come on over and say hi! - Van
I did buy the mod from the website but the plastic washer did not come with it?
We had to change the listing as the kit has been redesigned by Hotbodies. - Van
Hey there again were can I order the spring for the clutch cable thanks
Ninja400R Kawasaki Ninja 400 18-21 Clutch Cable Spring Kit
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/ninja400r-kawasaki-ninja-400-18-21-clutch-cable-spring-kit/
Yup by 3 seconds he says haha that’s awesome, does he need a manager lol jk.
So is max riding the 400 now and is it a lot faster then the R3 or just a bit?
It's faster than the r3. Has alittle more torque. It's noticeable. But not by alot. You have more passing power on the freeway with the ninja 400 and is more comfortable and lighter. My gf owns the r3 and I own the 400
Where can the spring kit be purchased?
Here is a link to this on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/parts/kawasaki/ninja-400/2023/?_bc_fsnf=1&Department=Clutch
Is this good for the ninja 300 also?
This is not necessary for the 300 the issue with the clutch is on the 400. - Van
Do you have a link for this kit? Really Interested in buying the kit
They are out of stock right now. I shot them an email to ask when they will be back in so we can order more. Here is a link to this on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/hotbodies-racing-kawasaki-ninja-400-18-19-clutch-shaft-cable-spring-and-spacer-kit/ Keep an eye on this listing or put your email address in the out of stock notifier. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear thank you for that. I will keep an eye out & I did put my email in
Is this still available? I cant find it on the site
Ninja400R Kawasaki Ninja 400 18-21 Clutch Cable Spring Kit
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/ninja400r-kawasaki-ninja-400-18-21-clutch-cable-spring-kit/
Were can I order that spring kit thanks
EBC Honda CBR600RR 03-20 CSK Clutch Spring Kit
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/ebc-honda-cbr600rr-03-16-csk-clutch-spring-kit/
Where can I order this mod from and a new clutch
We do not have a full clutch kit for the Ninja 400 on the site at this time. Here is a link to the spring kit: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/hotbodies-racing-kawasaki-ninja-400-18-19-clutch-shaft-cable-spring-and-spacer-kit/
about to order these off your site, did you also change the 3 clutch pressure springs in the case? wondering if i need to do both.
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/ebc-honda-cbr600rr-03-16-csk-clutch-spring-kit/ use these clutch springs on your OEM clutch. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Hey Van, just double checking, these CBR600RR clutch springs will fit my N400? about to order, need to double check.