Sorry, another clutch rattle question

[sdbuchert]

Hey all! Its been a few years since I've been on GSR (so long my account was deactivated), which was a huge help in binging my '79 GS1000 back to life...Thanks for a great resource!! I'm ashamed to admit that I've only ridden the bike about 1500 miles since I got it back together, but this summer is going to be different! There's only one fix I want to make before riding season this year---I am fixing the notorious and annoying clutch rattle. I pulled the clutch basket last night, and sure enough the springs are loose. Does anyone have an idea where I could get new springs? I've looked at the bikecliff stretching option, and the spacing with washers option...i would just prefer to replace springs if I can find a source. I called APE today to see if they would sell just springs, but they only sell the whole 1100/1150 rebuild kit which is a bit pricey for me (and I'm not sure if the 1100 rebuild kit would even work for a 1000 anyways). Thanks for the help!

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Any online OEM vendor will sell you the stock springs. That should be all you need. Doesn't EBC sell springs too?

What vendors? Z1, Partshark, G & S Suzuki, Boulevard Suzuki, etc. A farily long list of our favs is included in the "mega-welcome".


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[1948man]

You're talking about the springs on the back side of the hub right? I didn't realize you could buy those.

[sdbuchert]

Yes, I am talking about the springs on the back side of the hub. So far I have not found a place that you can buy them, with the exception of the springs included in the APE clutch hub rebuild kit (which includes a reinforced backing plate, springs. and rivets for $190).

Basscliff, are you referring to the springs on the back of the hub, or the springs that force the clutch plates together? I am interested in replacing the springs on the back of the hub...sorry if that wasn't clear in the first post.

[terrylee]

look on Basscliff's site, there should be article on using washers and taking basket apart and rewelding to tighten springs. terrylee

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Oh, the back side of the clutch hub. Sorry.

Several members have had their clutch hubs welded/reinforced to take care of that rattle. Like this: http://www.theflyingbanana.com/clutchhub.htm


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[sdbuchert]

Thanks BassCliff. I remembered seeing the rebuild procedure at http://www.theflyingbanana.com/clutchhub.htm a few years ago...I figured finding replacement spings wasn't likely, but thought a quick post was worth a shot. I ended up just shimming the worn springs and dropped the hub off to be welded this afternoon. Hopefully I'll get a chance to test it out in the next week!