clutch adjustment on 1980 gs1100e

[Craiger]

Perhaps this is the source of my slight clutch clatter. Just changed the springs and plates about a month ago. The hub nut was loose. Tightened it up and it was fine for a bit. Sounds like it's starting to clatter a bit at idle again.

Hmmm....easy fix if this is the problem.

[JUSS10]

well i tore the clutch apart tonight. the basket is really chewed up. each friction ring wore a grove in the basket hence the reason it would never release. so the basket has to come off. one dirrection does that 32mm nut have to be spun to get it off. does it loosen to the left like standard thread or is it the other way?

[Guest]

I have a pretty good clutch hub. The springs on the rear have some movement but I would call it in "good" condition.

[don_gibb6512]

Clutch sleeve hub nut: 24mm diameter, 36.0 - 50.5 lb-ft torque

Clutch spring bolt: 6mm diam, 8.0 - 9.5 lb-ft torque

Clutch release arm bolt: 6mm diam, 4.5 - 7.0 lb-ft torque


I don't have time this week but hopefully next week I'll scan in the entire torque table for you.

Don

[bonanzadave]

well i tore the clutch apart tonight. the basket is really chewed up. each friction ring wore a grove in the basket hence the reason it would never release. so the basket has to come off. one dirrection does that 32mm nut have to be spun to get it off. does it loosen to the left like standard thread or is it the other way?

Yep, mine too. I was able to file out most of the grooves but its not %100. Its working but a little grabby when cold. Yes on the Nut. Counter clock - loose. Clock - tight

[don_gibb6512]

SUZUKI HEAVY DUTY CLUTCH HUB NUT

CLUTCH HUB NUT
The factory Suzuki hub nuts are soft, allowing the threads to deform and come loose. This allows the hub assembly to wobble. The APE nuts are CNC machined from heat treated chrome moly steel. End of problem.
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Thanks man. Looks like my next purchase.