'82 GS850GL How Many Clutch Springs

[aedi006]

So I have some high RPM slipping (6000-7000 RPM) while upshifting hard. I've read posts by a few (bwringer...etc) that say the plates never go bad, just replace OEM springs. I'm lazy and don't want to take the cover off just to find out how many springs I need... can anyone clue me in (I would guess 6)? Also does anybody have any tricks to the replacement process? The springs are part number 15 correct?

[wizard]

Yes, the springs are #15, you have six.

[bwringer]

Six, and replace them one at a time.

Be VERY careful tightening them -- they strip out at .00001 foot-pound over the recommended torque.

And get the clutch cover gasket. You'll want that.

[aedi006]

Six, and replace them one at a time.

Be VERY careful tightening them -- they strip out at .00001 foot-pound over the recommended torque.

And get the clutch cover gasket. You'll want that.

Thanks for the torque hints. Just to confirm the torque specs, my Clymer gives a torque of 8-9.5 ft/lb (anyone else have the same for a GS850GL?), so stay on the low end to be safe?? Also, one post I read said that you really don't need to drain the engin oil before removing the clutch cover (not much oil will come out).... is this true?

[Steve]

Do it on the side stand and no oil will escape.


.