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    #46
    Looks like it's underneath the engine, parts 19 - 22 here:

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    Thanks for pulling up this old thread, I need to do it to my 550 also.


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      #47
      Originally posted by Nessism View Post
      As for difficulty with finding neutral is concern, first thing to try is reducing the amount of clutch lever free play (tighten the cable), thus increase how far the clutch disengages. If this doesn't work you may need new clutch plates. My second GS1000 had difficulty finding neutral from a stop, but replacing the clutch discs resolved the problem. If you go this route, replace both the steel and friction discs, or at least measure the steel discs to make sure they are flat. Even a small amount of warp can make the clutch drag enough to make finding neutral difficult.

      Good luck and hope this helps.
      On my 1980 GS1000G adjusting the cable as noted above made the difference. It's a free "mod" and it may correct the problem.

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        #48
        A cheap or ready to fail cable that's stretchy can also lead to some drag with the clutch pulled in.
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          #49
          Brand new cable adjusted perfectly, there's no drag, that's not it. It needs a longer or stronger spring.

          After 35 years under compression they mostly all do.


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            #50
            Thanks all for the quick replies, I will re-adjust cable as I fitted new one last week, maybe it has stretched?
            1981 GS1000g

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              #51
              My impression of all this is that there are 2 different problems being discussed:

              1) It is 'too easy' to go from 1 into 2 (or 2 into 1) and you overshoot the Neutral indent. That is the issue being resolved by the heavier spring and the intended topic of this thread.

              2) It is difficult to get the transmission into neutral - for example, there may be a lot resistance felt in the shift lever requiring more effort to shift, and therefore either missing or overshooting neutral. This problem is worked around by people shifting while the gears are moving. A heavier spring does not address this, as this problem is most likely related to the condition of the clutch and linkages.

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                #52
                hmmmmmmmmm

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                  #53
                  And clean the sender at the side of the cases. While its off to clean the contacts, give the little spring a small stretch. This makes the plunger get a good solid contact when it touches the spot on the engine side of the assembly.
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                    #54
                    worm gear!

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