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Bike problems

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Well i just got a 83 suzuki gs650 katana. The bike was having some clutch problems at first so i got new fibers,cable,clutch gasket, and springs. I changed everything but the cable. The bike still has trouble going into N from gears. The bike also surges a little with the clutch in, in first gear. I think the cable isn't adjusted right. Do you think this is the cause of my problems. Are there any good diagrams on installing a new clutch cable. Hope you can help me.

Thanks
 
lovetoride said:
Well i just got a 83 suzuki gs650 katana. The bike was having some clutch problems at first so i got new fibers,cable,clutch gasket, and springs. I changed everything but the cable. The bike still has trouble going into N from gears. The bike also surges a little with the clutch in, in first gear. I think the cable isn't adjusted right. Do you think this is the cause of my problems. Are there any good diagrams on installing a new clutch cable. Hope you can help me.

Thanks
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Can you take pic of clutch pivot arm (where cable attaches)? Cables are a common wear item and still cheap.
 
Also, if the steel clutch plates are warped you will experience similar symptoms.
 
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Here is a picture of the pivot arm and one of the clutch lever. The only problem i am having now is i can't get the bike into N when i am going from first to N. It goes most of the time from 2 to N. Thank you so much for your help so far.
 
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lovetoride said:
Here is a picture of the pivot arm and one of the clutch lever. The only problem i am having now is i can't get the bike into N when i am going from first to N. It goes most of the time from 2 to N. Thank you so much for your help so far.
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Pivot lever angle looks good. Well,most of the time you are going from 1 to 2- better not to have it fall into N! My bike gets into neutral easier from 2, though a light touch in 1 can hit N. This just might require you to get more familiar with this tranny. I bet your foot will soon figure this out.
 
Hi,

I susually have to give my bike a little nudge (roll it just a little forwards/backwards) to get the transmission to go from 1st into neutral. This is normal. It is easier to get to neutral from 2nd gear. This is by design. Check the clutch adjustment procedure in your manual. This is the relevant information from my manual:

ClutchA.jpg

ClutchB.jpg


My clutch lever when released.

clutch1.jpg


When the clutch is pulled in, the lever moves mabe 3/4", not much.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
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