Is this normal?

[Guest]

They came from the factory like this, right?



Don't worry, I can fix them:



Any recommendations for new clutches?

Any idea what else may be damaged?

At least the bike runs now

Thanks
-Matt

[TeamDar]

If you need a set of clutch fiber plates, I have a new set of Vesrah VC-230 fibers new in the box. Good quality and made in Japan. This will fit your 79 GS1000L. Dennis Kirk sells this set for $87 plus shipping. I will sell you this for $65 shipped. Save about $35. Dar

[lemonshindig]

I do happen to be in need of some friction plates. What gave it away?

[Agemax]

I do happen to be in need of some friction plates. What gave it away?

they dont come new in pieces like that, you will have to break the new ones yourself, as close to the original broken pieces as you can......

[lemonshindig]

they dont come new in pieces like that, you will have to break the new ones yourself, as close to the original broken pieces as you can......

Geez, what are they thinking, manufacturing one-piece friction discs when the bike clearly requires a very artistic, random break battern?

[Agemax]

Geez, what are they thinking, manufacturing one-piece friction discs when the bike clearly requires a very artistic, random break battern?

it is Suzuki's idea of making each bike and its owner unique. someday, someone else will tear into that clutch, send the pics of the unique clutch DNA fragment pattern to Suzuki and they can tell them exactly who built it, and what date they were purchased.

[stetracer]

Have actually seen that quite a bit drag racing. When the bike has a slider clutch or lock up and is making a lot of power the shift from first to second is very violent and the kill time makes things worse so you switch to a 1-2 auto with no kill between 1st and 2nd shift will stop that. Or for a street bike to do that I would say a few things can cause that. Grooved up clutch basket, warped steels, loose clutch hub nut. or BANGIN gears like a mad man by just bapin the throttle to change gears but not doing it right.

[lemonshindig]

Is there a preferred manufacturer of replacement discs?

[Toasty]

Oem is your best bet.

[Baatfam]

Oem is your best bet.

Agreed!!!!

[lemonshindig]

8 @ $23 each? That's OEM. Wow.

[Baatfam]

8 @ $23 each? That's OEM. Wow.

Was that bike bandit? They are usually high. Shop around and also check with your local dealer.