last prob (clutch)!

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  • 79GS
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    last prob (clutch)!

    OK, one more problem now till i take this thing for a spin for its first rde in 6 years...
    Engine runs great, but my clutch isn't working. It worked fine when it was ast driven, it will go into all the gears etc. but even if i qork the clutch by hand it just doesnt seem to engage....
    I removed a flowery-shaped screw, with a spring on it when I pulled the motor. I am wondering if this screw is a clutch adjuster of some sort? I dont know why i pulled it off, but I did..argh...
    Any ideas? OH, 79 GS850 BTW...
    Will
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    • Steve
      GS Whisperer
      • Jun 2005
      • 35925
      • southwest oHIo
      #2
      Do you have any kind of manual for your bike? If not, BassCliff has one on his website that you can download and save.

      The only place I know that there is a spring in the clutch line is at the clutch release lever. If you did not remove the clutch cover, the lever should still be OK. The cable needs to be connected to the lever, then fed through the guide and adjusted to where there is just a little play at the clutch lever.

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        • Guest
          #3


          Does your clutch look like this? Is the doo-hickey in the pic?

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            • 79GS
              #4
              got my problem solved, thanks guys! Super handy having a laptop in the shop haha...
              Tinkered with it and now we're ready to roll...just gotta put the lights, seat, tank on for good and take this thing for a roll....I bought it for 400, put 450 into it and have a 100 percent working bike for 850..not bad!

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                • Guest
                  #5
                  What fixed it? Maybe you can help someone in the future.

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                    • 79GS
                      #6
                      playing around with the adjustment of the clutch cable where it screws on the clutch itself...moved it out a few teeth and then it seemed fine. Work good, feels good.

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                        • 79GS
                          #7
                          also, where is the flasher on this thing for my signals?

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                            • SqDancerLynn1
                              #8
                              TS flasher should be behind the left side cover, the turnsignal control box is under the right side cover attached to the battery box. Most people with the 78-79 auto turn signals end up converting to manual signals

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