starterclutch gs1100/1150

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the suggestions.
I had the rotor pulled off the crankshaft and discovered a broken and a couple of loose damaged bolts in the starter clutch. The 1100 crankshaft is a smaller dia than the 1150 but most of the parts interchange. Built one out of the two and reassembled. Started it - it was fine. The next day started a 2400km 3 day trip. No problems. The engine is smoother and quieter now. BTW the 1100 starterclutch bolts were loose too. Seems to be a common thing!


suzookeeper

[kz]

Happy to here it went out well,

On my starter clutch all three bolts came loose, and one bolt was shared off because it was loose.

After I replaced the bolts and tightened them with Lock-Tite, the starter clutch wordked fine again.

I think this is a common problem on the GS1150/1100

Don't wait to check the starter clutch bolts, if you here a strange noise from the left side of the engine.

If all the bolts come completely loose, the damage is going to be worse.

[Anonymous]

Same thing happend to my 82 1100L recently. all three bolts sheared off. It had been making a rattling noise for a good while. Susuki has those 3 little bolts for $6.oo or so. I found the same hardness bolts at a bolt and nut house for 17cents a piece.

[Anonymous]

I have had the same problem with all three bolts sheering off. I have rebuilt it but am still getting a clanging noise when trying to start the bike, I assume it is the clutch slipping. Has anyone else had this problem? I fitted new springs and rollers before I put it back on, although I think I may have to get a complete new clutch body.

[Anonymous]

Happy to here it went out well,

On my starter clutch all three bolts came loose, and one bolt was shared off because it was loose.

After I replaced the bolts and tightened them with Lock-Tite, the starter clutch wordked fine again.

I think this is a common problem on the GS1150/1100

Don't wait to check the starter clutch bolts, if you here a strange noise from the left side of the engine.

If all the bolts come completely loose, the damage is going to be worse.

I found a used assembly that had the bolts tack welded.