Strange issue, could be clutch going bad?

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  • mrhedges
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    • Apr 2016
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    • New Orleans

    #1

    Strange issue, could be clutch going bad?

    on my gs850G If I really get on the gas, let's say on an on ramp the engine will rev up steadily accelerating until about 5k then the engine will keep reving without much more acceleration then when it nears the redline the bike will surge forward. Its always done this and honestly its kinda fun but I'm starting to think that it might be getting worse and my friend suggested it might be my clutch going bad. There aren't any other signs of a bad clutch besides that the wheel will still spin a bit if the bikes on the center stand with the clutch pulled in.

    I'm about to embark on a long trip so It would be good to prevent any catastrophic failures should I just replace the clutch? if so what's a good brand? EBC?
    1981 GS 850G

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  • Big T
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    • Mar 2005
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    • West Slope, OR

    #2
    Start with new OEM clutch springs
    1978 GS 1000 (since new)
    1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
    1978 GS 1000 (parts)
    1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
    1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
    1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
    2007 DRz 400S
    1999 ATK 490ES
    1994 DR 350SES

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    • mrhedges
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      #3
      do those come in the kits?
      1981 GS 850G

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      • Steve
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        • Jun 2005
        • 35924
        • southwest oHIo

        #4
        I will second the vote for springs. No "kit" that I know of, just order six springs and a clutch cover gasket.

        Springs (item #15) are $3.43 each, you will need six.
        https://www.partsoutlaw.com/oemparts...8b4e4d0/clutch

        The gasket (ironically also #15) is $8.60, but you only need one.
        https://www.partsoutlaw.com/oemparts...rankcase-cover

        While you have the springs out, remove a few of the disks, measure the thickness of the fibers.
        Chances are that you won't need them, but at least you'll KNOW their condition.

        Don't forget to enter the promo code for $4.99 shipping.

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        • mrhedges
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          #5
          [QUOTE=Steve;2614565]I will second the vote for springs. No "kit" that I know of, just order six springs and a clutch cover gasket.

          Springs (item #15) are $3.43 each, you will need six.
          https://www.partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/a/suz/50d4017af8700230d8b4e4d0/clutch

          Spring model x or t?



          Thanks Steve you're always so helpful
          1981 GS 850G

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          • Rich82GS750TZ
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            #6
            [QUOTE=mrhedges;2614571]
            Originally posted by Steve
            I will second the vote for springs. No "kit" that I know of, just order six springs and a clutch cover gasket.

            Springs (item #15) are $3.43 each, you will need six.
            https://www.partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/a/suz/50d4017af8700230d8b4e4d0/clutch

            Spring model x or t?



            Thanks Steve you're always so helpful
            X= ?81, T=?82. Apparently, it used to matter, but they?ve both been superseded by the same new part number 09440-19027
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            • Steve
              GS Whisperer
              • Jun 2005
              • 35924
              • southwest oHIo

              #7
              Thanks, Rich.

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              mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
              hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
              #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
              #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
              Family Portrait
              Siblings and Spouses
              Mom's first ride
              Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
              (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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