Clutch basket springs...

[81gs1100]

Ok, I done a bit of searching but couldn't find the answer I was looking for. I have an 81 GS1100E and just took the clutch out to figure out the rattle and found the common nut has been pushed loose, (didn't loosen by rotation, was loosened by the threads of the nut rolling over.) I figured I was this far I might as well inspect everything else. I pulled out the basket and checked the springs in the clutch basket, there are 6, 3 large and 3 smaller springs. Upon inspection the smaller diameter springs are tight and do not rotate, however the larger springs seem to have about .10" clearance and move back and forth, in the basket.

Should the larger springs have this much clearance or should they be as tight as the smaller 3 springs?

I would search more but have to run Ace and get some new fasteners for the clutch cover and maybe by the time I get back this can be answered.

Thanks

[Agemax]

I would search more but have to run Ace and get some new fasteners for the clutch cover and maybe by the time I get back this can be answered.

Thanks

if i would you i would search a bit more and not rush out to buy some new fasteners for the clutch cover until you have found oud exactly what the problem is with your clutch and how much time and money this is going to cost you.

get your priorities right mate, dont expect members here to help you out if you wont help yourself

[bonanzadave]

get your priorities right mate, dont expect members here to help you out if you wont help yourself

I dont believe the cover fasteners have much to do with the basket springs. Plus, there are some serious GS clutch gurus around here that will be more than happy to answer any question regarding GS clutches. So.....ask away. There are no dumb questions....well, yes there are but this is not one of them.

Get an upgraded hub nut when you put it back together. The stock nut is inferior quality. Thats my $.02

[Agemax]

I dont believe the cover fasteners have much to do with the basket springs. Plus, there are some serious GS clutch gurus around here that will be more than happy to answer any question regarding GS clutches. So.....ask away. There are no dumb questions....well, yes there are but this is not one of them.

Get and upgraded hub nut when you put it back together. The stock nut is inferior quality. Thats my $.02

where can you get an upgraded nut? just interested thats all

[bwringer]

where can you get an upgraded nut? just interested thats all

http://www.aperaceparts.com/

http://www.schnitzracing.com/

[81gs1100]

where can you get an upgraded nut? just interested thats all

APE sells the nut for around $30.00

I already bought a new nut knowing 99% sure thats what was wrong, which was the problem, I just wanted to look around and see about the clearances of the larger diameter springs in the back of the basket.

Im sure they are in spec, as they all have the same clearance and the smaller diameter springs are the same alos, but with zero clearance.

As far as running to Ace, I knew damn well I am going to replace the phillip head stock fasteners with a allen head fastener.

And now Im back home and plan to look for some specs and ideas about the springs.

[81gs1100]

Get and upgraded hub nut when you put it back together. The stock nut is inferior quality. Thats my $.02

I plan to buy an upgraded nut when I also buy new fibers and clutch springs, but first things first. The new oem nut I bought will work for the next few weeks till I decide on how Im going to build the clutch.. (welded, billet, ect...) So the clutch will be back off again for the upgrade.

[Nessism]

The archives has several threads on this subject. I'd look them up for you but I'm too lazy.

[81gs1100]

The archives has several threads on this subject. I'd look them up for you but I'm too lazy.

No problem, Im back home now and can look more, I just thought I might as well use the drive time back and forth to the store to maybe get a hint.

[Nessism]

Hint...google search "clutch hub rebuild".

[Agemax]

Hint...google search "clutch hub rebuild".

now now Mr Nessism, i am dissapointed in you. surely you could have come up with a GSR link rather than resorting to a google search!

[tkent02]

http://www.theflyingbanana.com/clutchhub.htm

[Nessism]

http://www.theflyingbanana.com/clutchhub.htm

Spoonfeeder

[81gs1100]

Still doesn't go into what Im looking for, but I think I have all the information I need at the moment, the clutch is all back together so it really doesn't matter much anymore, it will get me around town and I'll be buying a new basket soon anyways.

[chef1366]

Get a good clutch hub off Ebay or send the one you have off to either APE or Falicon. You can buy a HD backing plate from APE and do it yourself.
These clutches can blow up and cause havoc on your engine.