Recommended clutch replacement? I have no 'friction' zone.

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  • Ice
    • Feb 2026
    #1

    Recommended clutch replacement? I have no 'friction' zone.

    Hi,

    Went up to Duluth for a little camping trip with my Dad this weekend and we got stuck in a little stop and go traffic. Letting go of the clutch about half way (or so) to use the friction zone to go a few feet while in traffic makes the WORST sound. The best way to describe it is trying to start from a stop while in 3rd gear. It sounds exceedingly worse sound when it gets hotter. Time to replace the clutch? It drives fine otherwise.

    I found some on eBay, but just wondering if there's a forum favorite. Hopefully it's not too expensive.

    Thanks!

    Kevin

    PS. I ended up driving past all the cars in traffic on the shoulder haha. It was getting too hot, fun stuff!
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    • tom203
      Forum Guru
      Past Site Supporter
      • Aug 2010
      • 8925
      • Norway,Maine
      #2
      The 82 GS1100G ? put in your signature to attract attention. Did you start with oil at full? Bunch of posts about rivets and backing plates that need attention with noisy clutch. Is it a rattle sound?
      1981 gs650L

      "We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben Franklin

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        • Ice
          #3
          Yes, it's a GS1100G. Sorry, I forgot to mention.

          Oil is full, and fresh (within couple hundred miles). Yes, it does sound a bit rattle like.

          I tried searching, but wasn't exactly sure what to search for.

          Thanks,

          Kevin

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            • koolaid_kid
              #4
              What about the clutch hub nut? I have no personal experience in this area, but I have heard it could be an issue as well.

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                • Guest
                  #5
                  try tightening the clutch hub first

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                    • bonanzadave
                      Forum Guru
                      Past Site Supporter
                      • Jul 2006
                      • 9623
                      • Minnesota
                      #6
                      Originally posted by chef1366
                      try tightening the clutch hub first
                      Get a gasket first...then pull the cover. Might as well round up an impact gun and a 32mm socket (?). If the nut happens to be stripped you can get an APE nut.
                      GS Zone - Clutches
                      http://gszone.biz/clutches.html
                      82 1100 EZ (red)

                      "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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                        • koolaid_kid
                          #7
                          If you lean it on the side stand you don't even need to drain the oil.

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                            • LarryJ
                              #8
                              Had to put an APE clutch hub nut on my '82 GS1100GK recently. PO had retorted the original, but it loosened right up again. They were made of too soft a steel. & would deformed & loosen without even turning. An easy find. Pull the clutch cover, springs & pressure plate, bend back the locking washer on the hub nut. If the nut loosen without torque, buy one of APE's & replace it.

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