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  • Marshall498
    • Apr 2026
    #1

    Barnett Clutch?

    Hey,

    So I figured if I needed any help with the GS this would be my spot. I have the avalbility of getting a Barnett Clutch but its from a 1985 GS750 now I thought the GS was discontinued in 84 because the GSXR came out.

    If its actually possible. Would the clutch from a 85 fit into an 83?
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    • Greg B
      Forum Mentor
      Past Site Supporter
      • Sep 2005
      • 894
      • Irvine, CA
      #2
      Yes it will fit.
      Make sure it's not the "extra plate" kit or it will destroy the clutch hub.
      The Three Horsemen
      '85 GS1150ES (Current Income Eater)
      '83 GS1100ES
      ?77 XLCR

      "Never ride faster than you can see. Besides, it's all in the reflexes."
      Porkchop Express

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        • Guest
          #3
          Barnett Clutch fiber plates are steel I do believe, if so they will eat up your clutch basket.
          Don't know what model you have but Boulevard Suzuki is having a Cyber Monday tomorrow, steep discounts on parts.
          http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/fische

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            • SqDancerLynn1
              #4
              Never used a barnett clutch but then I have never heard anything good either....

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                • bonanzadave
                  Forum Guru
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                  Super Site Supporter
                  • Jul 2006
                  • 9624
                  • Minnesota
                  #5
                  Originally posted by SqDancerLynn1
                  Never used a barnett clutch but then I have never heard anything good either....
                  I did and it chewed grooves in my basket. Sounds kinky .
                  82 1100 EZ (red)

                  "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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                    • blowerbike
                      Forum Guru
                      GSResource Superstar
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 7057
                      • Ohio Closer to KY Than Cleveland
                      #6
                      barnett neither makes a good race or street clutch.
                      springs are great..plates are trash.
                      any more questions?

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                        • srsupertrap
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                          Past Site Supporter
                          • Oct 2007
                          • 2208
                          • Erie, CO.
                          #7
                          I used the Barnett extra clutch plate kit for over ten years on my GS1085 and then switched to another new Barnett clutch plate kit about three years ago. My Clutch Sleeve (Inner) had all sorts of grooves marks in it too.

                          The Clutch Hub was not chewed up and was in good enough condition for Falicon to upgrade it to a welded clutch hub

                          What is the prefered street clutch?
                          Steve

                          1979 GS1000E (45 Yrs), 1981 GPz550 (11 Yrs)

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