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Clutch Adjustment Question

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I was wondering if there is a document out there that explains how to adjust a clutch. I'm not sure sure I have the adjustments on the handle and engine ends of the cable correct. It acts like the clutch won't disengage when fully pulling in on the handle. This started after taking the clutch apart after I thought it had given out. I took the cover off then disassembled it and inspected the clutch plates.
 
Have you downloaded the factory manual for you bike from Basscliff's website? If not, you might want to and then check page 3-13. It's easier to direct you there for info than describe here because of the photos involved.
 
Someone will chime in with a step-by-step shortly, I'm sure. I believe your shop manual, if not your owner's manual, will include this. Some will say to make the rough adjustment down by the clutch first, and to make the final adjustments at the hand lever. I do not believe it makes much difference.

There should be some free play at the "handle"; it sounds like you may have too much.

Though I don't think it really matters to the current fix, you should put your year and model in your signature.
 
In general, start at the top. Turn the adjuster at the lever IN to give as much slack as possible. Does your bike have the adjuster in the middle of the cable? Some do, some don't, I don't know when they changed. If it does have one, adjust for maximum slack.

Move to the bottom end of the cable. Is the lever that the cable pulls on roughly perpendicular to the cable pull? If not, make it so. Start adjusting at the bottom end, take up as much slack as you can. If you have a center adjuster, you might run out of threads at the bottom, so leave enough threads engaged there to be safe. Adjust the center adjuster to leave just a little bit of play at the lever. Finally, use the adjuster at the lever to fine-tune the play.

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Clutch cable fix ?

Clutch cable fix ?

Houndawg76 said:
I was wondering if there is a document out there that explains how to adjust a clutch. I'm not sure sure I have the adjustments on the handle and engine ends of the cable correct. It acts like the clutch won't disengage when fully pulling in on the handle. This started after taking the clutch apart after I thought it had given out. I took the cover off then disassembled it and inspected the clutch plates.
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Hi there, hey did you have any luck with your clutch cable adjustment? Im right where you were.. i took the clutch apart and put new plates in, now its all back together and I can't seem to get the cable dialed in. It just jumps and stalls when i put it into first which tells me the cable must be too tight (?) . if you solved it, let me know please!

Thanks,
Patrick
1982 GS850GL
 
If the cable is too tight, the clutch will slip when you put it in gear, not jump and stall.

Follow the instructions listed above. Some have given you links to the manual, Steve detailed it out.
 
When the clutch cover is reinstalled, it's easy to get the little arm the cable connects to out of place. Be sure it's placed on the splines to give maximum movement when clutch lever is pulled in...Just a thought.
 
Steve said:
In general, start at the top. Turn the adjuster at the lever IN to give as much slack as possible. Does your bike have the adjuster in the middle of the cable? Some do, some don't, I don't know when they changed. If it does have one, adjust for maximum slack.

Move to the bottom end of the cable. Is the lever that the cable pulls on roughly perpendicular to the cable pull? If not, make it so. Start adjusting at the bottom end, take up as much slack as you can. If you have a center adjuster, you might run out of threads at the bottom, so leave enough threads engaged there to be safe. Adjust the center adjuster to leave just a little bit of play at the lever. Finally, use the adjuster at the lever to fine-tune the play.

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Very good info...Precise and is the proper way as far as I know..Anything else and it may be a mechanical problem..Cable stretch, Clutch basket with too much thrust clearance..etc..
 
rphillips said:
When the clutch cover is reinstalled, it's easy to get the little arm the cable connects to out of place. Be sure it's placed on the splines to give maximum movement when clutch lever is pulled in...Just a thought.
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Good advice from Steve, once I feel up to it, Ill try yet again, but feeling deflated. I dont want to have to drain fresh oil just to inspect the plates, but man i thought i had all those parts dialed in. It's gotta be the clutch cable, wish i could find a decent video of someone with a GS doing this

Thanks,
Patrick
1982 GS850GL
 
You don't have to drain the oil to inspect the plates. Just leave the bike on the side stand.

You WILL need a new gasket, though.
 
Hello gents. So im back inside the clutch because it was still sticking, and stalling on me in first gear (though it shifts like butter through 2 to 5). I left the first metal plate in place bc it was secured with a wire and now i think it was a big mistake, i should have replaced that one too. How do i go about removing it and reinstalling the new one.. Im guessing i need a 32mm socket to remove the basket altogether to accomplish. Attached is a pic or reference to the metal wire. From looking at the pic, does my basket look like its damaged beyond repair?
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