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What clutch springs springs should I get, genuine Suzuki or another make like EBC? as have heard that non Suzuki springs can be hard on clutch hand.
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I'd get genuine suzuki...or maybe half and half depending on your driving style!1981 gs650L
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Measure your springs, if they are in spec, leave them there.1978 GS1085.
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Check the length. If you feel the need to replace, OEM Suzuki springs ONLY.
Those who build up their engines for more power find that stock springs are surprisingly adequate until you start getting ridiculous with the power increase. Certainly good enough for an 850. And, don't get the impression that I'm dissing the 850, we have a couple of them around here.
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Yep, slap in some new stock springs and you'll be golden.
The spring length spec in the manual is not very useful or based in reality.
Order up a new stock cable and lever while you're at it, and your clutch will be like buttuh. Avoid the aftermarket garbage.
Even an old cable that seems to work OK is not going to be as smooth and silky as a new one from Suzuki. And the little pivot hole in the lever wears egg-shaped over time; I always replace the lever and cable as a set. Both are surprisingly cheap from Suzuki.1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
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Plus, the mid-point adjuster in the stock cable makes sure you can adjust the cable perfectly. Most aftermarket ones don't have that.---- Dave
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