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1979 suzuki gs1000 clutch

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my clutch does not work until it's almost all the way released...some one told me to buy some time to take the clutch cover off and put a washer in front of the spring..does any one else know anything about this thanks
 
I'm only guessing that you've already tried adjusting your cable?
 
cable is stretched or plates are worn out. putting a washer in front the spring will just make the clutch harder to disengage, it wont affect the bite position
 
ok thanks....its holding for now...not slipping,,,,will just buy some plates and springs
 
GS clutch plates are quite durable and typically last the life of the bike, unless it's been abused. The clutch springs on the other hand loose tension with age. Most of the time a slipping clutch can be fixed by installing new OEM springs. Aftermarket springs will work as well but they increase hand effort due to an increased spring rate.

Best thing to do is pull the clutch apart and measure the plates, and order new springs. You may need new friction plates too, but most likely not. I have three different GS1000 clutch friction disc sets sitting in the garage, taken from parted out bikes, and all are still well within spec. Not much of a selling market for parts like these because the originals rarely wear out.
 
Nessism said:
GS clutch plates are quite durable and typically last the life of the bike, unless it's been abused. The clutch springs on the other hand loose tension with age. Most of the time a slipping clutch can be fixed by installing new OEM springs. Aftermarket springs will work as well but they increase hand effort due to an increased spring rate.

Best thing to do is pull the clutch apart and measure the plates, and order new springs. You may need new friction plates too, but most likely not. I have three different GS1000 clutch friction disc sets sitting in the garage, taken from parted out bikes, and all are still well within spec. Not much of a selling market for parts like these because the originals rarely wear out.
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its not slipping...it dont start pulling until it's a 1/4 from being all the way released...
 
Sounds normal. Maybe loosen the cable a little.
 
blowerbike said:
yeah put more free play in it until your happy...simple.
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Kind of scary. We are here telling people how to do a 20 second cable adjustment. Threads like this always make me wonder what other maintenance isn't being done...like valve adjust. Nevermind...
 
Nessism said:
Kind of scary. We are here telling people how to do a 20 second cable adjustment. Threads like this always make me wonder what other maintenance isn't being done...like valve adjust. Nevermind...
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i never even got to say "worm gear!"
oh well.......
 
blowerbike said:
i never even got to say "worm gear!"
oh well.......
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my bike just run with a camaro supercharger 600 horse power to the rear wheels....my bike was well taking care of as for the clutch it will be all new down to new bolt's...\ a big bore kit.....new 4 in to one...or should i say drag header....new swing arm ....new custom paint....seat...you name it /....it will have all the bell's and whistles.....just waiting on winter...for now just going to ride...:D
 
kinsey said:
my bike just run with a camaro supercharger 600 horse power to the rear wheels....my bike was well taking care of as for the clutch it will be all new down to new bolt's...\ a big bore kit.....new 4 in to one...or should i say drag header....new swing arm ....new custom paint....seat...you name it /....it will have all the bell's and whistles.....just waiting on winter...for now just going to ride...:D
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5 words for you...
heavy
duty
backing
plate
kit

without it your playing with fire if you run your bike hard.
 
The washer idea is to shim the clutch springs with a washer
 
the wrong kind of oil can cause slippage can't it? oil change and clean the clutch with kerosene maybe...
 
derp, i assumed not working meant slipping. gotta read the fine print i guess.
 
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