I was turning around 8500 yesterday and felt it "rev up

[Anonymous]

I am guessing that it(the clutch) is slipping between 8500 and 9500 Rpm's....What is the best way to keep it from slipping ? The bike is a GS750E 1981 with 10,000 miles on her

[nert]

Is the clutch adjusted correctly? Can you move the lever on the outside of the case easily? it should have free play.

[Anonymous]

Is the clutch adjusted correctly? Can you move the lever on the outside of the case easily? it should have free play.

I will check......maybe the clutch needs to be adjusted....It is a hair clutch now as it is

[Guy]

Some synthetic oils can cause clutch problems because of their anti-friction properties. Another possibility is old and weak clutch springs.

[SqDancerLynn1]

With 10K miles if you have the correct oil, I would bet clutch springs. NOTE use OEM springs for use on the street

[AOD]

i can't see 10000 mile clutch springs being bad...

you sure it just wasn't the carbs surging...that usually a 'rich' condition problem.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Maybe so but those springs have been compressed for 20+ years and could very possibly have lost some of there tension.

[Anonymous]

With 10K miles if you have the correct oil, I would bet clutch springs. NOTE use OEM springs for use on the street

Is it hard to change clutch springs?? I am running Dino oil 10W40 and 50 in the summer

[sv650]

Clutch spring replacement

With 10K miles if you have the correct oil, I would bet clutch springs. NOTE use OEM springs for use on the street

Is it hard to change clutch springs?? I am running Dino oil 10W40 and 50 in the summer

No, it is not at all difficult, but you will need to replace the gasket under the case cover . While you are at it, you might want to replace the clutch plates.

SV

[Pete Logan]

I have the same on a very recently acquired '82 GS750E - but with 45k miles. There's only a hair of adjustment between clutch slip under pressure and the clutch dragging so much at rest that it's difficult/impossible to get into first without stalling out. This is not helped by running a 20W50 oil, but the previous owner tells me this older non-rebuilt engine consumes anything thinner. I figure it's clutch spring wear.

What are the recommendations for new springs - stock Suzuki for street use ? And I agree it makes good sense to replace the plates if you are in there anyway.

[moto_dan]

I have the same on a very recently acquired '82 GS750E - but with 45k miles. There's only a hair of adjustment between clutch slip under pressure and the clutch dragging so much at rest that it's difficult/impossible to get into first without stalling out. This is not helped by running a 20W50 oil, but the previous owner tells me this older non-rebuilt engine consumes anything thinner. I figure it's clutch spring wear.

What are the recommendations for new springs - stock Suzuki for street use ? And I agree it makes good sense to replace the plates if you are in there anyway.

Stock Suzuki springs IMO.

[moto_dan]

Re: I was turning around 8500 yesterday and felt it "re

I am guessing that it(the clutch) is slipping between 8500 and 9500 Rpm's....What is the best way to keep it from slipping ? The bike is a GS750E 1981 with 10,000 miles on her

As others have suggested. Check your adjustment first. Should have a little free play before disengaging. Replace your plates and use Stock Suzuki springs. You can replace Clutch and springs in an hour or so. If you don't want to drain your oil just work off the side stand and you shouldn't lose much or any oil. Also, check your clutch bearing (item #22 in the bikebandit parts breakdown). http://bikebandit.com/partsbandit/sh...dept_id=143952