Gs550t clutch issues

[Demio0892]

The lever clutch on my 1981 suzuki Gs550t is extremely hard to pull in and it feels as if the clutch didn't even move. Also, what's the little nipple under the small cover on the left side of the engine, it looks as if a grease gun where to attach there. Any info is use full thanks.

[gsrick]

The lever clutch on my 1981 suzuki Gs550t is extremely hard to pull in and it feels as if the clutch didn't even move. Also, what's the little nipple under the small cover on the left side of the engine, it looks as if a grease gun where to attach there. Any info is use full thanks.

Post some pics of the nipple and it's location. The 550T used a screw/rod clutch release. As you pull the lever, the cable pull the actuator and as it comes up it screws outward and pushes the rod through the engine to push on the clutch pressure plate. You may need to grease up the actuator. It may be binding up. I'm not sude if the nipple alows for grease to get into that area or not until I can see a pic, but I guessing it might.

[cowboyup3371]

The nipple you are referring to does allow for grease to be put in via a gun but I would suggest pulling the sprocket cover off to remove, clean, and grease the gear the cable attaches to. Then, as long as you are sure the cable is still in good shape, put it back together and follow the instructions in the service manual for adjusting the clutch.

[Demio0892]

Thanks, i will post a picture as soon as I get home !

[Demio0892]

Oh and is ther a specific type of grease im supposed to use ?

[cowboyup3371]

I have used marine grease but others may have different options