GS1000 Clutch Release Rack & Bearing Replacements

[srsupertrap]

Hi,

I was examining my clutch release rack & needle bearing and unfortunately found the bearings to be severly pitted. The clutch release rack bearing surface was also galled so I need to replace these two items.

What's your experience with this issue? Should I use OEM parts or is there an aftermarket solution? I have been running the Barnett Extra Clutch Plate Kit in my GS1000 which has 43K.

[Dink]

I have found that in most cases even performance engine builders are using stock as much as possible, except where there is a specific issue, the pitting is probably due to an extended storage period, so I would recommend stock parts.

Dink

[bwringer]

Agreed -- the pitting is most likely due to corrosion. Replace with stock.

Also, there are some very thin steel washers in there, IIRC, to give the bearings something to bear against besides bare aluminum. If these were omitted at some time in the past, it could have caused a problem. Just a thought.

[srsupertrap]

Thanks for the advice guys, I will go with the OEM clutch release rack & bearing.