cable

[handinpants]

on a cable operated clutch, there are two? adjustment points, one on the lever (which screws out to tighten) and one right before it goes into the engine/ transmission(also to tighten)

I had a hydraulic one which i never touched on my ducati, however I am going to put in a new clutch on my gs550, and new springs, I already know how to install this thanks to some members of this forum who were so kind to post up the urls to their projects.

The thing that bothers me the most, i dunno why but i want my clutch to disengage from the transmission at a certain point when squeezing the lever back, right now It is engaging / disengaging when the lever is almost an inch away from the handlebar. but I assume that distance will change when i put in the new clutch? right,?

I want to be able to not have the lever adjustment screw all the way screwed out.
I want to be able to just pull on the clutch a little bit, to have it release

if i am not making sense please feel free to call me and i can try to explain it, or if you live in la, i can meet you some where

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[Steve]

When you make your changes, you will need to re-adjust your cable. Start with the adjuster at the handle as compressed as it will go (screwed completely into the holder). Make your major adjustment at the bottom end of the cable. The top adjuster is for fine-tuning it and to compensate for cable "stretch".

You can move your engagement point around a bit, but you want to ensure two things:
1. There is some play in the cable when you are not pulling on the lever. This ensures the clutch is fully engaged (squeezing the discs together).
2. The clutch is fully released (no power transmission) when you squeeze the lever. This will allow proper shifting.

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[Suzuki_Don]

on a cable operated clutch, there are two? adjustment points, one on the lever (which screws out to tighten) and one right before it goes into the engine/ transmission(also to tighten)

There are THREE adjustment points on the 550 clutch. You need to check the manual for the correct adjustment procedure. Pages 68 & 69 in the Suzuki Factory GS550 Workshop Manual.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Here's a tip that I collected on my little website:

GS550 Clutch Adjustment Originally posted by Mr. Nessism

It is not possible to adjust the progressiveness of the clutch's engagement - only the place where engagement occurs.

550 clutch adjusts a little differently than the large bikes.

The 550 clutch has three different adjustment points: at the hand lever, at the bottom of the cable where it enters the sprocket cover, and at the actuation helix built into the sprocket cover (under that small cover held on with two screws).

I suggest you fully loosen both the hand lever adjuster and the adjuster at the bottom of the sprocket cover. Use the helix to perform the main adjustment.

Loosen the lock nut on the helix adjuster and turn the flat head screw until you get the feel at the lever you are looking for - cable tightness determines where the clutch engages. Snug down the lock nut afterwards. You might want to leave the cable just a smig loose, and take up the slack with the hand lever adjuster. Very simple adjustment.


You can also download a manual from my little website.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Steve]

There are THREE adjustment points on the 550 clutch.

The 550 clutch has three different adjustment points: at the hand lever, at the bottom of the cable where it enters the sprocket cover, and at the actuation helix built into the sprocket cover (under that small cover held on with two screws).

OK, I'll shut up and wait for questions about 850s.

I know something about them.

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[BassCliff]

OK, I'll shut up and wait for questions about 850s.

I know something about them.

You know more than plenty Steve. I can't remember it all. That's why I put up my little website. I can store knowledge from people like you and Ed until I need it.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff