Starter Clutch not ingaging on GS1100!!!

[82GS1100e]

My 82 GS1100gk will not start. the starter motor will turn over but the actuall engine will not. Im thinkin the starter clutch is not engagin to the crank. But other than that i have no idea. Any info will be great thanks

[rphillips]

Seems you have already figured it out for yourself. Pull the cover & take a look.

[mike10]

I had that problem

1980 GS1000 I didn't have the bolt torqed down that screws into the end of the crank. It holds on that bell looking thing with the magnets the stator goes into. The starter would spin but not engadge and turn the engine. After the bolt was cranked down to spec. No more problem.

[82GS1100e]

thanks alot of the info i torqued down the bolt and it is still slippin. Like sometimes the clutch will grab just for a split second and then let go. So im goin to pull of the rotor assembly. Any info on how to get that assembly off after the bolt has been takin off

[Steve]

thanks alot of the info i torqued down the bolt and it is still slippin. Like sometimes the clutch will grab just for a split second and then let go. So im goin to pull of the rotor assembly. Any info on how to get that assembly off after the bolt has been takin off

The use of a proper puller (check your service manual for particulars on your bike) is MANDTORY.

Whatever you do, DO NOT HIT THE ROTOR WITH A HAMMER, you WILL damage it beyond any hope of repair.

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[82GS1100e]

thanks for the info do u know where i can get one of those. or can i just use a pulley puller like for a car to get it off.

[Steve]

Different Suzuki models use different pullers. Look in your manual to see what your bike needs.

In most cases, a typical automotive pulley puller will not work.

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[Redman]

Just looking into this for my own interest.

82 GK starter clutch (starter motor itself not shown)

[posplayr]

Different Suzuki models use different pullers. Look in your manual to see what your bike needs.

In most cases, a typical automotive pulley puller will not work.

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When I first read that I thought I saw,

"Different Suzuki Models use different PLYERS" (reference other thread)

[chef1366]

If the rotor is spinning you won't need a puller unless of course the starter clutch itself is fraggled.

[Can_O_Tuna]

+1 What Steve said. An impact gun will make your life a LOT easier when removing and installing your new clutch. This is one area that I can say from experience, just bite the bullet and buy a new unit. If it's a starter clutch, your bolts most likely have sheared and one or more of the rollers is probably scored.You can buy a kit to replace the rollers and springs, etc etc and you will be taking it apart again to put the new assembly in. How do I know this??? By doing mine twice with the kits

[82GS1100e]

thanks bro for the info. Were would i be able to buy a kit. Do u know of any websites that u would prefer?

[posplayr]

+1 What Steve said. An impact gun will make your life a LOT easier when removing and installing your new clutch. This is one area that I can say from experience, just bite the bullet and buy a new unit. If it's a starter clutch, your bolts most likely have sheared and one or more of the rollers is probably scored.You can buy a kit to replace the rollers and springs, etc etc and you will be taking it apart again to put the new assembly in. How do I know this??? By doing mine twice with the kits

The kit will not do much good if the main roller area on the big gear is warn. I just replace the whole starter clutch as a unit (#4 in the diagram).

[Can_O_Tuna]

The kit will not do much good if the main roller area on the big gear is warn. I just replace the whole starter clutch as a unit (#4 in the diagram).

Yeah... I had to learn that the hard way....plus it was $10 vs $182....


82E save your time and buy the new starter clutch. When I did mine there were guys saying you could weld things...etc.

here is the advice I got

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=76985

[Big T]

If the rotor is spinning you won't need a puller unless of course the starter clutch itself is fraggled.

He says from experience!!!

If it hasn't destructed itself, you can clean up the shaft and rotor interior and bolt it back on. Both Chef and Kent had theirs go bad on the same day at the Shasta rally. They fixed them roadside, then did a better repair back at camp.

Be sure to torque it back on correctly!!

Watch out for the idler gear washers when you pull the cover off. I recommend putting the bike in gear and leaning it against a wall so the left side is up and pull the cover.