my clutch cable broke 1981 GS 1100

[Guest]

I have a 1981 1100 GS chain drive. how difficult is it to replace. what do I have to do could someone help me please? Thank you!

[Brendan W]

Easy. Get a good quality replacement. OEM seem expensive but it will fit properly and last.
To remove the old slacken off the adjusters at both ends. The bottom probably has a bolt attaching to the clutch arm, the top is just a barrel nipple slid into the clutch lever. The top adjuster will have slots in the tube and wheel that you can line up to extract or insert the new cable.
The tank will probably have to come off to route the cable properly. Have a look at a service manual here http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/ for correct routing. The routing diagrams are down the back with the electrical schematics.

[blueangel]

so you dont have to disassemble any cases then? everything is accessable from the outside of motor?

[Brendan W]

No cases to open.
Go to 3-10 in this manual http://www.mtsac.edu/~cliff/storage/...-SD-ED-ESD.pdf
The bottom end of the cable is on top of the crankcase below your right knee.

[blueangel]

Good to know! Thanks for your help fellas!

[LarryJ]

Be absolutely certain to buy genuine Suzuki. I get mine from Bike Bandit. I only bought cheaper once! It lasted only a week.

[JTGS850GL]

Much easier job if you remove the tank first.