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The clutch on my '82 GS1100E works just fine, but it has a VERY narrow disengagement. If I just touch the lever, it will slip, even under modest throttle. As long as I don't touch the lever, it doesn't slip under wide open throttle in any gear, and I have about a half inch of free play at the lever. Bike has 30,000 miles on it. I planned on replacing springs, should I just plan on fiber plates as well, while the cover is off????
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Is the bottom end of the cable adjusted correctly?
Mark1982 GS1100E
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There is some free play. I moved the arm over one spline to ensure it wasn't being held up by the cable.Comment
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If you have half an inch of freeplay, yet it slips if you touch the lever, something is definitely not adjusted correctly.Comment
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A half inch of free play? That isn't right.Comment
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The half inch of free play or the narrow engagement??? The half inch of freeplay is intentional, meant to rule out a too tight clutch cable.Originally posted by JJ View PostComment
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Neither one is right. I'm sorry that I can't offer any advice. Some things are difficult to diagnose via the forum.Originally posted by sailorman1617 View PostComment
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No problem. I just checked after a ride; there's about 1/8" free play at the clutch activation lever on the engine, a similar amount right at the clutch lever/perch (1/2" at the end of the lever). The engine side lever moves freely and if you move it fast, you can hear a click inside the cases where it engages. So all seems good as far as external adjustment goes. I'll plan to replace the fiber clutches along with the springs once winter comes. Meanwhile, it works just fine, as long as I keep away from the clutch lever.Comment
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Sounds like mine. Keep us posted with the results from the new parts. Might as well throw a new cable in the cart. I got my fibres at FBG. Think about $25 hub nut too.Originally posted by sailorman1617 View Post
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