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    Transmission losing acceleration on fast throttle after 3rd gear.

    Hi everyone. Ive noticed that my bike just revs and doesn't quite catch the gears on a fast acceleration from 3rd gear and up.

    If I slowly accelerate through the gears its fine.

    Any ideas on what could be causing this? Worn out gear springs?
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    #2
    Slipping clutch? Replace clutch springs.

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      #3
      Originally posted by posplayr View Post
      Slipping clutch? Replace clutch springs.
      Big job? Anything I should look out for/be careful of? I do all my own work, not a mechanic but I get by. Lol

      How many springs will I need 4? Ill need to look at my manual for part #s.

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        #4
        Be sure your clutch cable has some freeplay before you replace the clutch. If its too tight they'll slip.

        However, if your luck is like mine, its not gonna be something that simple. lol
        1982 GS1100E "Jolene"

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          #5
          Originally posted by TxGSrider View Post
          Be sure your clutch cable has some freeplay before you replace the clutch. If its too tight they'll slip.

          However, if your luck is like mine, its not gonna be something that simple. lol
          Hahaha. I havent had much luck but Ill check that. Thanks. I have played with it quite alot after replacing my levers. So more slack so it releases it properly...obviously ?

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            #6
            Originally posted by TxGSrider View Post
            Be sure your clutch cable has some freeplay before you replace the clutch. If its too tight they'll slip.

            However, if your luck is like mine, its not gonna be something that simple. lol
            Yea, you need a little free play; there is a spec in the manual.

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              #7
              Originally posted by posplayr View Post
              Yea, you need a little free play; there is a spec in the manual.
              Awesome. Thanks. I hope its only that.

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                #8
                Most likely springs needed.
                Ed

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                  #9
                  Springs AND proper cable adjustment.
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    #10
                    Check the steels for bluing or warpage and the service limits of the fibers when your in there
                    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                      #11
                      probs springs, easy job, not expensive.
                      1983 GS 1100 ESD :D

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by greg78gs750 View Post
                        probs springs, easy job, not expensive.
                        If the springs don't get it, then you'll know how to get in there to do fiber plates. Also, I have noticed that my 1000G will slip at WOT if the oil isn't hot. But let's not start an oil thread just yet. Springs or cable adjustment are most likely.
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