81 GS1100EX Clutch Cover, geared shaft removal

[retrex]

In the clutch cover there is a shaft which actuates the clutch via clutch cable. Is this shaft removable? If so how? I think that I need to remove it in order to try and repair a crack with Alumaloy repair rods. I don't want to melt the rubber o-ring seal at the top if this part is not removable. Feedback would be appreciated. Thanks

[robinjo]

I just checked my 1150 clutch cover that I have lying around here, it has to be able to come out but not without removing the seal on top with it.

[scotty]

WHAT IS CRACKED--I DIDNT REALLY UNDERSTAND THSAT PART. ??
ditto with robinjo

I was just thinking that even of you disturb that seal, when you replace it use a good quality silicon as a safety precaution to prevent leaks..

[retrex]

Removal of geared shaft

I just checked my 1150 clutch cover that I have lying around here, it has to be able to come out but not without removing the seal on top with it.

Thanks robinjo, do you think the seal is a separate unit from the shaft and has to be pryed out first? Or does the seal come out with the shaft as a single unit? What is the procedure in removing the shaft? Is there a hidden locking ring or can it be tapped out with a hammer and draft. I would rather not experiment on this cover because it looks to be salvagable. If anyone has ever taken the shaft out of the cover I would appreciate the feedback. I would imagine that the shaft and the oil level window have to come out for chroming. Any info would be helpful.

[robinjo]

26 is the oil seal, 27 and 28 are bearings, no lock ring to be seen.

http://70.85.253.252/spst/1982%20GS1100E,ES/07.htm for the entire page.

[retrex]

Clutch cover crack repair

WHAT IS CRACKED--I DIDNT REALLY UNDERSTAND THSAT PART. ??
ditto with robinjo

I was just thinking that even of you disturb that seal, when you replace it use a good quality silicon as a safety precaution to prevent leaks..

There are few hairline cracks on the front flat verticle surface that mates to engine case. They look to have been weeping because I can see old oil residue in the cracks. Silicone is definately an option on the rebuild portion. I am currently trying to figure out how to get the geared shaft out of the clutch cover. I think that the heat will melt the seal during the repair. If I can get the thing out without damaging it it should make reassembly less problematic.

[retrex]

Final resolution?

26 is the oil seal, 27 and 28 are bearings, no lock ring to be seen.

http://70.85.253.252/spst/1982%20GS1100E,ES/07.htm for the entire page.

So what do ya think, big hammer and a draft to knock it out?

[scotty]

I used jb weld on my clutch cover and it worked well. I ground the cracked areas into a valley and applied the goop. it sands well too.
But i know you are like the other sickos on this site and like bikes that look perfect.
Rat bikes rule the street.

http://groups.msn.com/ROAM/domscottysrides.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=1649

[retrex]

Just the cracks jack.

I used jb weld on my clutch cover and it worked well. I ground the cracked areas into a valley and applied the goop. it sands well too.
But i know you are like the other sickos on this site and like bikes that look perfect.
Rat bikes rule the street.

http://groups.msn.com/ROAM/domscotty...o&PhotoID=1649

Actually you can't see the cracks, they are on a hidden part of the cover. I just want to try out the Alumaloy stuff. BTW are you using GIVI bags on that bike? If so did you have to do any mods on the supporting framework? I have been thinking about updating my hard lugage to something a little more modern.

[scotty]

Those are soft bags that rocky used to use on her goldwing. I just throw them on with bungies when i want bags. I dont usually put anything un necessary on my hot rod. i am however looking into givi universal mounted bags as a perminant thing on my buell.There is very little info on tube framed buels however.

when i want bags i use the kawa or check out some of my nieghbors.

http://groups.msn.com/ROAM/domscottysrides.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=1646

[retrex]

Saddle bags

Those are soft bags that rocky used to use on her goldwing. I just throw them on with bungies when i want bags. I dont usually put anything un necessary on my hot rod. i am however looking into givi universal mounted bags as a perminant thing on my buell.There is very little info on tube framed buels however.

when i want bags i use the kawa or check out some of my nieghbors.

http://groups.msn.com/ROAM/domscotty...o&PhotoID=1646

The GIVI universal do seem to be the best bet for all of us who don't own cookie cutter bikes. My concern was with clearance around the shocks. My old Krauser nockoffs work well because they were design in an era when bikes came with two shocks as standard. I have seen GIVIs up close on a ZZR12000. I definately like the look and construction. It's the making it fit that I worry about.

[scotty]

It seems to me that givi universal mounting brackets will make a perfect installation if there is a place to arrach thrm to.

As far as clearance from the shocks. The bags on my suzuki use the shocks for suport. I dont leave them on so a little friction has not damaged therm and they are very high quality bags. i dont remember the name. Oh wait they are in the closet 3 feet from me..

Bagman by Vetter

I gues the name is for folks who want to come off as lovers or something. I dont think i will use them again till i get my magic marker out.

[retrex]

Ghostman by Vetter

Bagman by Vetter

I gues the name is for folks who want to come off as lovers or something. I dont think i will use them again till i get my magic marker out.

I have a Ghost by Vetter plexiglass faring. Does that mean I want to be scary?

Got the shaft out without a problem. Couple of light taps with a 5 lb sledge and a draft. Now I am just waiting for the Alumaloy to arrive in the mail. Guess I can start sanding out the wire wheel grooves cut into the cover by the previous owner. Why do people do stuff like that?