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Clutch basket welding - 1980 GS550E
Hey folks, I've just pulled the clutch basket apart to fit washers to the rattling springs. When welding the old rivets to the retaining plate, does the rubber ring on the inside always melt? Or have I taken too long with the welder? It's come away slightly where the heat was.1996 GSF1200 — Pretty Much Standard.
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Originally posted by Chancho196 View PostHey folks, I've just pulled the clutch basket apart to fit washers to the rattling springs. When welding the old rivets to the retaining plate, does the rubber ring on the inside always melt? Or have I taken too long with the welder? It's come away slightly where the heat was.Last edited by realrogerryan@gmail.com; 04-25-2021, 05:46 PM.
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I always wondered if one of those angled tabs on the area the spring fits into could just be bent up, insert washer, and bend the tab back down.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
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Originally posted by chuck hahn View PostI always wondered if one of those angled tabs on the area the spring fits into could just be bent up, insert washer, and bend the tab back down.
What i've done a couple of times on road motors is insert a 2mm steel shim against the spring end - and TIG it to the backplate.
Do all the springs like this and it's good to go for some years.
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Originally posted by GregT View Postand TIG it to the backplate.
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Originally posted by GregT View PostStick, you'd risk welding the spring end in as well.
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Sit it in a pan of water with as little as you dare sticking out. The water really sucks the heat out fast. You need to pour on the heat and get off of it fast when you weld. Don't get crazy with the water, the top needs to be dry. Make sure the area around the rivet and the rivet is clean, it will weld faster & better.
I've done the washer on the spring mod, it can work for a while. You need a lot of control when welding it, I would highly recommend a TIG for that, but any welder can do it. If it is toast I saw one on Ebay yesterday for $29 free shipping, "make offer". It stuck in my mind because it was cheap and looked good.1981 GS1100E
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