gs 1000l starter clutch

[nevillebrown]

I would like to know how to remove starter clutch with motor intact.The bike is a 1981 GS1000L.Thanks

[KiwiGS]

It is not too hard if you have the right tools. I didn’t.
Once you get the cover off and the stator out of the way, you will need to get the bolt that holds the magnet and clutch on to the crankshaft.
They easiest way is to use a rattle gun or the like.
If you have a shock puller you will need to use it to pull the assembly off the tapered crankshaft.
If you don’t have a shock puller you could try what I did.
I put a small diameter bolt and washer down the centre of the assembly into the hole on the crankshaft, I then wound the swing arm bolt down on to the small bolt while stopping the assembly from moving, I used my leather belt.
It sounds easy but it wasn’t.
Good luck
Cheers

[nevillebrown]

The problem is getting the bolt off.Would like to know how to remove bolt.

[KiwiGS]

So I am guessing you don’t have a rattle gun.
You can use a socket, breaker bar, piece of pipe and a 4x2 if all else fails.
Cheers

[nevillebrown]

I have an impact gun if that what you mean by a rattle gun.Thanks for the information.Where is Aotearoa?

[KiwiGS]

Yes I mean an impact gun.
Aotearoa is the Maori name for New Zealand.
Cheers

[nevillebrown]

THanks again.Ishall start refering to New Zealand as Aotearoa in the future. Cheers