GS750L (GS75X) Heavy Clutch

[stevejinde]

Hi Folks.

I have a 1980 GSX750L (GS750L in the States) wih the TSCC engine. My problem is that even after replacing the clutch cable and checking that it was routed correctly, it still needs a lot of strength to pull the lever back!! Also the clutch dosen't disengage until the lever is almost at the handlebars and even then it drags...
Any ideas people?

Steve

[Nessism]

If it were my bike I'd pull the clutch and inspect everything. I don't like guessing (see my signature).

[Pete Logan]

Well, it shouldn't be very heavy. My '82 isn't. With a new cable, correctly routed and adjusted, I think Nessism is right and the problem is in the box.

Slightly bent shifter forks might do that.

[Nessism]

Slightly bent shifter forks might do that.

Bent shift forks will make the bike hard to shift but I don't think it will effect the clutch pull.

[Don-lo]

Sounds like someone may have put stronger springs in the clutch. It would be best to inspect it all. If you aren't drag racing, stock springs are best.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Sounds like someone may have put stronger springs in the clutch. It would be best to inspect it all. If you aren't drag racing, stock springs are best.

Thats your most likley anser get 3 stock springs & replace 3 of them. If it is still too hard replace the other 3 with OEM springs

[rapidray]

Also, make sure you have the arm that attaches to the pivot shaft in the right place so it has the correct leverage. If it isn't in the right position it can lessen the leverage DRASTICALLY! That will make the pull overly difficult. Ray.

[Pete Logan]

Bent shift forks will make the bike hard to shift but I don't think it will effect the clutch pull.

On reflection you are right.

[rphillips]

Springs, Back in the day, most everybody ( around my area) installed heavy springs. We knew the Suzuki clutch was known to be weak, & heavy springs were cheap & may help to make the clutch last a little longer. Didn't mind the stiff springs 30 yrs. ago. Don't like it at all anymore, so stock springs are a must for me.