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1980 GS1100, odd mods by PO

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Carter Turk said:
Clutch hub nut loose? They are known to stretch, even with lock tab washer. Backing plate springs loose.

The rack release arm may have engaged improperly when the cover was off. What orientation is the clutch arm on cover?
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It wasn't doing this before I removed the cover, so I'm guessing that rack release arm is likely to be the problem. Any special way to put that thing back on? Also, is the clutch arm supposed to be parallel to the frame when the clutch is disengaged?
 
The teeth on the rack release have to engage the teeth on the cover. Not sure it's possible to seat the cover w/teeth facing backwards. Thought maybe the clutch arm maybe sticking out too far.
 
Clutch Noise

Clutch Noise

Hey clutch rattle is an inherent problem with these bikes. Sounds silly but just don't take of the oil filler cap and it goes away. According to those who are far more knowledgeable than me, just ride it as is.

Here's my rattle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mh7AzXLOnU

So I changed the clutch with one I know (because I've had it since new) is in good condition and get the same noise:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItnewFLGX3c

and another one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr4PKGwGj3w

Try this; take off oil filler cap, start engine, engage first gear and let out the clutch a little. Does this remove the rattle. If it does I am guessing that the loose springs on the clutch hub are to blame. The tension being applied when it is in gear like that will take up the play of the loose springs. Nothing to worry about. If it bothers you, you will have to do the clutch hub fix with new clutch hub springs and welding. Otherwise leave it.

If the noise does not go away when you put it in gear when it is running, then maybe clutch hub nut, clutch hub bearing or the spacer in the clutch hub needs to be shaved a little. If it is too wide it allows the clutch hub to move horizontally. I have read that someone fixed their noise problem doing this.

All in all - not too serious. Make sure your cam chain tensioner is working OK. Might be another reason for noise.

Greetings
 
londonboards said:
Hey clutch rattle is an inherent problem with these bikes. Sounds silly but just don't take of the oil filler cap and it goes away. According to those who are far more knowledgeable than me, just ride it as is.

Here's my rattle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mh7AzXLOnU

So I changed the clutch with one I know (because I've had it since new) is in good condition and get the same noise:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItnewFLGX3c

and another one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr4PKGwGj3w

Try this; take off oil filler cap, start engine, engage first gear and let out the clutch a little. Does this remove the rattle. If it does I am guessing that the loose springs on the clutch hub are to blame. The tension being applied when it is in gear like that will take up the play of the loose springs. Nothing to worry about. If it bothers you, you will have to do the clutch hub fix with new clutch hub springs and welding. Otherwise leave it.

If the noise does not go away when you put it in gear when it is running, then maybe clutch hub nut, clutch hub bearing or the spacer in the clutch hub needs to be shaved a little. If it is too wide it allows the clutch hub to move horizontally. I have read that someone fixed their noise problem doing this.

All in all - not too serious. Make sure your cam chain tensioner is working OK. Might be another reason for noise.

Greetings
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I'm having trouble with the clutch itself now. I took the cover off, made sure everything was snug, but I can't seem to get the clutch to engage fully. (If I am holding the clutch in and put it into first, the wheel spins)

I've made the cable as tense as possible, but it still wont engage the clutch completely.
 
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