new clutch for my 84 gs 1150 es

[not a biker]

been riding the 1150 for about 3 months with a clutch that only slips on hard acceleration. finally bought new
dealer clutch plates, stock springs and a gasket. cost 149 dollars. it took more time to remove the old gasket than it took to replace the clutch. total time 1 1/2 hrs. sure is nice to work on a bike that is a snap to work on.
man does she scream now. 100 % stock .did a 2 nd gear roll on powered past 9,000 rpm shifted to 3 rd. hit 100 mph right now . very happy. might even take her to the drag strip now.

[BassCliff]

<Sniff!>

I just love happy endings!

Thanks for sharing. I know I'll have to work on my clutch some day. I'm glad that it can go so easily. Thanks for the inspiration.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Guest]

Best to get a billet clutch basket before doing that.

[not a biker]

Best to get a billet clutch basket before doing that.

this bike has been pampered all its life. only has 12,000 miles on it. i looked at the clutch basket real good. no slop or cracks. the hub springs are tight no slop.

[bonanzadave]

this bike has been pampered all its life. only has 12,000 miles on it. i looked at the clutch basket real good. no slop or cracks. the hub springs are tight no slop.

The low miles and pampering is a great thing to have but now youre going to beat on it at the drag strip like an ugly stepchild. If you ride it there I would bring a plan B to get it home.

[madjack57754]

I wouldn't worry about the basket with a street tire. I've got literally hundreds of passes on a lightly modified 1150. and the only problem I've had is wallowing out the center of the inner hub.
(psst, don't tell anybody but when you manage a drag strip, the temptation to make a pass every now and again is over powering)

[Wingnut1]

So do tell, where did you find these low cost parts?

[Guest]

So do tell, where did you find these low cost parts?

Who?????

[Wingnut1]

finally bought new
dealer clutch plates, stock springs and a gasket. cost 149 dollars.

This guy...

[rapidray]

He got the parts at Orange County Motorsports in Santa Ana, Ca. Twindragster here on our site is the parts manager there & a GREAT guy! His name is Chad. Ray.