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Heavy Duty Clutch basket springs

gs11ezrydr

gs11ezrydr

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I took apart a 1985 GS1150 to reshim the clutch basket. It has a solid backing plate, welded rivets, and the HD green springs. The problem is the one of the six springs is starting to come through the inside of the basket. Towards the inner hub. Instead of like usual start to push out the back. I replaced the large thrust washer because it was worn at the edges. I have the smallest shim available in it now my clearances are within specs but still creeps some. Not as bad but still does . Should we get another clutch basket since its starting to fail. I could just start to see the green spring windings coming through so I took a punch and knocked it back down. Which I know will not last . Thanks.
 
Ok Ray open up and give me a hint on what you think is going on in that 1150 clutch basket. ever see it. The spring was touching the inner basket it came inward in looked like it may have been rubbing the basket.10 year old basket. Motor 2MM O/s drop in .340 lift cam, stage 3 jetted carbs,pods V&H megaphone no baffle dragstrip minimal street only, Blew away a GSXR 750 today. With experienced riders on both. Gave him the hit. Pulled him really hard Dragged his *ss Had a Shinko drag tire and put him deep in the mirrors. he he.
 
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Unfortunately, your basket is shot. I have cores & can build you a new one if you want.
Ray.
 
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