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clutch springs?

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I have a 1977 GS750. The clutch on this bike will slip after 7000 rpm but in normal driving poses no problems at all. In my search I found that often times a replacment of clutch springs will address such problem. When I looked at this in the manual, it seemed that the springs were behind the 6 bolts that were among the first steps in clutch removal. Are these the springs, would the springs be that simple?

Then if I wanted to replace discs, that looked like it was a simple next step. The basket remained on the bike for both of these tasks.

Did I miss something??? This looks pretty straight forward, I expected a good deal more trepidation but false confidence can and has been very humbling for me.
 
It's best to use OEM If not and you get the HD replacements Try replacing only 3 of them
 
Yep, I can say from experience that 'heavy duty' springs seem like a good idea until you have to do a lot of clutch work in traffic. Before too long you've got forearms like Popeye the Sailor Man.

Mike.
 
Yeah replacing the plates are that easy, just make sure you check the steel plates for any warppage and replace those that are. The springs, get the HD ones or find some out of a GS1100. I used the ones out of a 1100 and they work great.
 
and whatever you do, if you dont want to have to take the basket off, don't remove that little wire that holds the last steel plate in!!!!
 
tfb said:
Yep, I can say from experience that 'heavy duty' springs seem like a good idea until you have to do a lot of clutch work in traffic. Before too long you've got forearms like Popeye the Sailor Man.

Mike.
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Yeah, and finding neutral can be a bit of a bitch too. :? The upside is POSITIVE clutch engagement at redline. :twisted: None of this slipping crap! =D>
I used Barnetts.
 
Thanks for all of your comments. I think my motivation to leave the clutch basket in is partially driven by not having access to an air wrench and not wanting to stick a 2X4 in my wire spokes. I have ordered springs from Bike Bandit. I think I will do that step first.

I keep telling myself I don't need to run at 7000 to 9000 rpm's anyway.

Again thanks
 
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