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GS550 Clutch release problem

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Hi Guys,

First post on the forum, I'm having what seems like a silly problem. Not sure what's going on so I'm hoping it's just a simple solution.

I got a bike with the clutch cable disconnected from the release, now I'm trying to re-attach the cable, but the release mechanism seems to be hitting the chain....any ideas? I can't get the cover back on unless I rotate the release mechanism so it faces downward (90 degrees down from where the release normally sits).

I can post pictures if needed, just need some guidance as to how to proceed.

Thanks in advance!
 
The first direction in which to proceed would be to let us know what year your 550 is. :-k

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Sounds like you need to remove the actuator helix, grease it, and reinsert it into the mating part in the cover after reindexing it. When done you need to adjust the helix per the instructions in the factory service manual. If you don't have one search out basscliff's website and download one.
 
Nessism said:
Sounds like you need to remove the actuator helix, grease it, and reinsert it into the mating part in the cover after reindexing it. When done you need to adjust the helix per the instructions in the factory service manual. If you don't have one search out basscliff's website and download one.
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I have the manual from cliff, but I was having some trouble finding how to properly index it. I'll take another look more closely.
 
Nessism said:
Sounds like you need to remove the actuator helix, grease it, and reinsert it into the mating part in the cover after reindexing it. When done you need to adjust the helix per the instructions in the factory service manual. If you don't have one search out basscliff's website and download one.
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Update - so I've looked in my manual and I believe I have the helix indexed correctly, but it's still hitting the sprocket and I can't get that sprocket cover back on correctly...I'll have to just fiddle with it I guess? Seems odd that they're so close...

I'll post some pictures when I get the chance too.
 
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