GS 650 GL 1982 clutch cable

[jrock4]

Just bought mine and joined but had a quick question... yesterday while riding my clutch cable came loose from the sprocket at the transmission.. after bucking in 2nd gear for a min or two i got home and after trying to readjust the angle of the sprocket so that the screw that goes into my clutch cable wouldnt be at the end of its threads it seems like the sprocket doesnt offer any resistance to pull my clutch handle back.. my question is.. Im assuming that the clutch offers the spring load to reset my clutch handle after it is depressed not my actual clutch cable.. am i correct in thinking this?? Thanks a ton!

[BassCliff]

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You can download the factory manual from my little website. It will have the clutch adjustment procedure in it. It seems your bike has been modified, but I know there's a GS650GL under there somewhere.



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[tom203]

Just bought mine and joined but had a quick question... yesterday while riding my clutch cable came loose from the sprocket at the transmission.. after bucking in 2nd gear for a min or two i got home and after trying to readjust the angle of the sprocket so that the screw that goes into my clutch cable wouldnt be at the end of its threads it seems like the sprocket doesnt offer any resistance to pull my clutch handle back.. my question is.. Im assuming that the clutch offers the spring load to reset my clutch handle after it is depressed not my actual clutch cable.. am i correct in thinking this?? Thanks a ton!

The pivot lever arm faces forward and will angle in towards centerline of bike about 15 degrees when mounted on pivot- then the cable is attached and adjusted so there is maybe 1/4 inch free play (at hand lever outer end) before you feel resistance.

[jrock4]

Thanks a ton!