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Clutch Springs

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glenwill

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One of the suggestions in the mega welcome is to replace the clutch springs.

I want to make sure I have the correct part. I looked at the fiche, and I guess I was expecting a bigger spring or more springs. The are only $1.67 each. Can someone look at this and tell me if I am correct that I need parts 12 and 30?

http://www.suzukipartsnation.com/pages/OemParts?aribrand=SUZ#/Suzuki/GS550L_(1980)/CLUTCH/02660001/5602660014

Also, when I put the bike on the side stand, I notice that the oil no longer shows in the view window. Can I remove the clutch cover without draining the oil?

Glen
 
You don't need 30.

Yes, you can pull the cover without draining the oil. You may loose a little oil, but not much.

Consider replacing the clutch cable for that silky smooth feeling. And don't forget to grease the release helix built into the clutch cover. There is a zerk fitting built into the side cover for easy greasing.
 
number 12 is the springs you need, the other one is for the actuator mechanism. you could replace that one if yours is old and tired or damaged.
you can remove the clutch cover with the bike on the side stand. you may get a small dribble of oil but not too much
 
Thanks All. I missed that I need 6 of them. The picture only shows one, but I see in the parts ordering section they pre-fill 6 in the quantity box.

The spring in under the sprocket cover (#30 on the diagram) in my bike is badly stretched, so I'll get that too.

I'll look at replacing the clutch cable while I'm at it. I've never replaced a cable. Am I correct that I need to lube a new cable?

Glen
 
While you have it apart, I would replace parts 15, 16 and 17 as well. And yes oil will run out when you take the cover off. And for the clutch cable, do get the OEM one.
 
mrbill5491 said:
While you have it apart, I would replace parts 15, 16 and 17 as well. And yes oil will run out when you take the cover off. And for the clutch cable, do get the OEM one.
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That tiny bit of oil will run out whether you drain it or not. Look at the other parts that actuate the clutch before you order your parts, the helix and such, sometimes they get a little messed up. Look at the clutch lever and perch too, if they get worn the clutch won't pull as nicely even with a new cable. Make sure to lube the bearing where the cable end goes into the clutch lever, make sure the hole in the lever for it is still smooth and round. Replace anything that is worn, lube it all.
Make sure the cable is routed well, with no kinks or sharp curves.
 
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