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robaroni
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It looks like I need to replace my starter clutch. Who sells them online and how much are we talking?
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Spyderman
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make sure to check the end of the crank that the clutch rides on to be sure the starter clutch
didn't damage it
didn't damage it
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oldgrumpy
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starter clutch 1980 gs1000e
starter clutch 1980 gs1000e
A few years ago i purchased 1 which was complete ,,,and never opened for 500 bucks,,,,,, but more recently i,ve purchased 1 ,,,in v g nick for 20bucks ,,,but i did put new springs and rollers/and those hardened caps in ..and they can still be gotten from suzuki for about 25bucks all up ,,,, when you have removed the st/cltch... Clean up the taper when it actually locates with 1001500 wet and dry and before securing it on the taper wiper the section with a little thinners on a reg..and wipe dry...so that theres no grease or moist on the section ..... Regards david from kaniva australia
starter clutch 1980 gs1000e
A few years ago i purchased 1 which was complete ,,,and never opened for 500 bucks,,,,,, but more recently i,ve purchased 1 ,,,in v g nick for 20bucks ,,,but i did put new springs and rollers/and those hardened caps in ..and they can still be gotten from suzuki for about 25bucks all up ,,,, when you have removed the st/cltch... Clean up the taper when it actually locates with 1001500 wet and dry and before securing it on the taper wiper the section with a little thinners on a reg..and wipe dry...so that theres no grease or moist on the section ..... Regards david from kaniva australia
It looks like I need to replace my starter clutch. Who sells them online and how much are we talking?
What year and model? Many (but not all) models are still available from a Suzuki dealer.
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robaroni
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Why would you need a model?!
Why would you need a model?!
It is a 1978 GS1000C. Sorry about that!
Why would you need a model?!
It is a 1978 GS1000C. Sorry about that!
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robaroni
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Rebuild or replace
Rebuild or replace
Can it be rebuilt or must is be completely replaced?
Rebuild or replace
Can it be rebuilt or must is be completely replaced?
Replace it. You can get everything you need for it for under $200 here:
http://www.babbittsonline.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/parts.aspx
Fill in each drop down with your info, then click on the "starter clutch" fiche. The only part in the fiche not available for your bike is the idler gear, and that generally doesn't wear out.
http://www.babbittsonline.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/parts.aspx
Fill in each drop down with your info, then click on the "starter clutch" fiche. The only part in the fiche not available for your bike is the idler gear, and that generally doesn't wear out.
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slip
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I just fixed mine, but I am told that when you do this, it is only temopary. All's that was wrong with mine, was that the three bolts that fasten it to the magneto, were sheared. The clutch housing didn't look warped in any way. You will see that it is a pretty simple mechanism after you take it off. I just purchased 3 bolts from Lowes for a few bucks to fix it. Of course use red locktite on the bolts when putting it back together. I ordered a new one from Bikebandit for $160. But it hasn't arrived yet. I might just keep it, just in case. But so far, it is holding up. A little advice for you, use a impact wrench to take off the bolt that holds on the magneto rotor on the crank, and for the puller bolt to pull the rotor off. It was a piece of cake using the wrench. I got the puller from Pitposse, for about $20. If you want to borrow mine, I'll send it to you, and when your done, just mail it back to me.
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robaroni
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Thanks for the offer Slip, but I have access to a puller. I let you guys know how it turn out.