81 GS750L Clutch Repair Questions

[Brewster]

Howdy Everyone,

New to the site so hello to everyone. I am in the midst of replacing my clutch, and putting it back together had some issues. It seemed when i had everything back together the first time, the clutch had no constriction on pull back, like nothing was there. When i put the cover within the cover on, i thought it was weird that the little rod in the middle was just kinda in free movement. Any tips?? kinda lost here. Thanks!

[BassCliff]

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[Steve]

That rod WILL have free movement when you install it, but there is a rod that comes in from the top of the clutch cover that will engage the teeth.

The only "trick" is to have that rod "clocked" so that it engages at a point where it is ready to pull on the rod when tension is applied to the end of the release arm, where the cable is attached.

Might be easier to remove the release arm, then just spin the rod to the point where it starts pulling, then put the arm back on.

If you don't alrady have one, you can download a manual from BassCliff's site, it's all in the "Welcome Package" you just got.

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[Brewster]

Thanks so much! I took it apart and really toyed with it last night, and figured out i just had to preload the shaft! The bike is back on the road and i can finally feel the power now! No more clutch slip!

[1_v8_merc]

Amazing what a clutch can do, isn't it?

I put stiffer springs in mine, and took it down the road, the First thing I said is..."this isn't my ****in bike!!! wow!"