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Clutch sleeve hub nut.

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yoshisakan

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Okay, so the other day I replaced my clutch springs and took out my discs to check for wear. I noticed that the hub nut was not tight, but that the metal washer was bent so that it would not really turn. Because of this I thought it was supposed to be like that. I reassembled it. I have driven the bike for 200miles since and the clutch is engaging as it should.

The only two concerns I have are:
Today I opened the oil cap to add oil with the engine running, and i heard clanking coming from the clutch compartment.

At 4000rpm, there is a strange vibration coming from the engine, I chalked it up to being the natural frequency of the engine, so I don't ride at that rpm.

The manual says 36-50lbs of torque, which tells me that this thing should have no play at all.

Thoughts?

(This is a 1982 gs1100L with 31k) All engine related maintenance has been finished.
 
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The nut often comes loose on GS bikes. Some people (like me) use the GS1150 nut because it's stronger and (I'm told) isn't so prone to loosening. I also used thread-lock on it just to be safe.
 
The stockers are soft and the threads can let them come loose.

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