clutch issues..help!

[NATEO]

ok, so I have a 1982 GS750e, and I have 2 problems that dont make sense together...

1) I put the bike up on the centerstand today, and in first gear, holding the clutch in all the way, the tire is still spinning as if the clutch was out...when I let the clutch out there is no difference in speed, only a little power is gained. (I can slow it down by hand, but not when I dump the clutch). This doesnt affect riding all that much, except when shifting from Neutral, I sound like Im killing something. the bike doesnt push forward (except when Im trying to start it, it will jerk a bit) with the clutch in. any ideas? I have tried adjusting the cable, but to no avail...

2)my other problem is that when I am in 2nd or higher and I really crank it open, it feels like the clutch is slipping. it will rev really high, and I wont go any faster. so basically my 0-60 is like 20+ seconds, because I have to take it easy. I heard someone say that it might be dirty oil, but I just recently changed my oil (maybe 2 months ago, and I only started seriously riding it about 2 weeks ago. I thought that it may be that the clutch isnt engaging all the way due to my adjusting for the spinning wheel, but I have no idea...do you?
thanks

Nate O.

[lord1234]

1)replace clutch cable...

[argonsagas]

Just to the right of, and above, the transmission, when looking at it from the side, you will see the cable end, and what looks like a small lever.

This is part of the the clutch actuator and the cable attaches to it. If that little lever is misaligned/off position, the clutch will not fully release, no matter how hard you pull the lever on the handlebar.

[U.P.dragracer]

sounds like burnt clutch plates and warped steel plates to me

[Billyboy]

Point #1:
Mine does that. First gear, clutch pulled, wants to move.
Center stand, NEUTRAL, enigine running, wheel spinning. No power to it though. FIRST GEAR, clutch in, spins.

I get no slippage though. Firm engine to trans lockup.