Clutch Chatter in Neutral and Low RPM - 79 GS1000

[Anonymous]

[bREPOST with Corrections . . [/b] NEXT QUESTION THEN . . . . I have been thinking about replacing clutch plates but reluctant because there is no slipping, and the bike launches hard, however, I have the "Clutch Chatter" when the bike is idling nice and low (vibrations) and the clutch is NOT engaged. This is likely another GS Quirk, however, I am curious to know - is it plates, throw out bearing, shims, or what that is the main cause. Is it a signal that I should be redoing the clutch? Another thing that I heard is that if you do redo the clutch a good idea is to have the basket welded to reinforce the factory rivets for absolute "bullet proof" operation?

Any insight? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

The chatter could be worn plates or warped plates. I wouldn't think you would need to "weld" the basket....

[first timer]

take the cover off and try tightening the cluch hub nut, these bike are notorius for having that nut come loss and cause rattle.

-ryan

[Hoomgar]

take the cover off and try tightening the cluch hub nut, these bike are notorius for having that nut come loss and cause rattle.

-ryan

That's what my problem just ended up being!

See that here:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/viewtopic.php?t=34962

[Anonymous]

Clutch Rattle

Hey, great advise . . I'll try it and let you know!

Thanks