78 gs1000 clutch prob

[zeek93_2000]

my old gs1000 developed a clutch rattle last summer and i just drove it, this year the rattle has gotten worse and engaging the clutch when taking off is crunchy what usually needs replacing are the gs 1000 and 750 clutch assemblys of the same year the same

[Nessism]

Do a search on "clutch rattle", tons of info there. In a nut shell, the clutch hub rivets tend to develop play, the hub nut sometimes comes loose, and the basket wears. You need to take the clutch apart and inspect everything. Fairly easy job with the exception of dealing with tightening and loosening the hub nut.

[tkent02]

Do a search on "clutch rattle", tons of info there. In a nut shell, the clutch hub rivets tend to develop play, the hub nut sometimes comes loose, and the basket wears. You need to take the clutch apart and inspect everything. Fairly easy job with the exception of dealing with tightening and loosening the hub nut.

My three GS1000 clutches all had loose springs in the back of the clutch basket. They could all be moved around by hand. No other obvious wear.
As a temporary fix I put a large slotted screwdriver into the side of the springs, and twisted it to open up the coil spacing, lengthen the springs closer to the original length.
Slightly widen the gap between each coil, not much wider at each one. Rotate the springs as you go, be gentle and even so the spring does not get bent or crooked.
Temporary fix for sure, the old worn out springs will certainly not last very long after this treatment, but the clutch rattle is completely gone for now.

[Tarbash 27]

The 750 and 1000 clutch baskets are a bit different. The 1000 is definately beefier. Im going through this same problem. Im taking mine apart and going to get the clutch hub rebuild kit. Better springs and backing plate.