82' 850 that I have put somewhere over 20,000 miles on and I do use it as a work horse. My quesrion is under high acceleration when shifting gears I'll hit a gear sometimes 3rd sometimes 4th, where it doesn't feel like it's in gear. My thought is the clutch maybe starting to go? Another issue might be related is a couple of times when the neutral light is on [should be in neutral) I let go of the clutch and the bike is still in gear and stalls. I am hoping this is all just a sign the clutch is going and I'll change the clutch if not I need to finish the second bike or steal the engine. Any help would be great. Thanks
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Mine does similar things. Especially when its cold. Like theres another neutral around 3rd and 4th, but only occasionally. Never had the neutral light issue though.Roger
'83 GS850G Daily rider
'82 GS1100GK Work in (slow) progress
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Start by adjusting the cable...or better yet, get a new cable.82 1100 EZ (red)
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Cable was replaced early last year and is in good adjustment. So far this the slipping ( I guess you would call it slipping) only happens under hard acceleration, which I wouldn't normally do but as I have moved to south Florida seems to be a necessity if you want to drive during the day.Comment
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OK. Then I would replace the springs. You'll need a cover gasket too. Possible hub nut and a socket (maybe an impact gun) to get it off, and back on, if you want to remove the hub and have a look at the fibre plates. Not that difficult and you have several experts right here at your finger tips if you get stuck.
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