Clutch adjust help!

[cypher--x]

Attempting to adjust the clutch on my 01 GSXR 1000 because it was not disengaging like I thought it should.

So . . . I am pretty mechanically inclined so i figured i would do it my self. Pulled out the service manual and followed directions to the letter. Now . . . cannot shift at all and clutch will not fully disengage in any gear. While running I can not shift at all. I tried a few different adjustments setups and still the same result.

What did I do wrong? Please help!

thx
-eric

[SF Boyz]

If I can recall gixxers have two points of adjustment- up near the lever and bottum inside the clutch cover. If those adjustments are good than you need new clutch plates.

[hippylong]

:iagree:

[KARRDICK]

If I can recall gixxers have two points of adjustment- up near the lever and bottum inside the clutch cover. If those adjustments are good than you need new clutch plates.

I'm starting to wonder about you. You must be a clawson service tech in disguise. Too much percise and articulated directions detailing pin point problem solving.

[SF Boyz]

lol. well thank you I'll take that as a compliment but nope I'm just the guy who does tire mounting out of my garage(just kidding). I work on a lot of bikes besides the tire service. Im glad to help as long as I don't get my pretty hands greasy.:D

[GsxR1000Ryda]

SF BOYz (david) is the man when it comes to bikes. I mean he's had just about every modern sport bike in his garage @ one point

[cypher--x]

If I can recall gixxers have two points of adjustment- up near the lever and bottum inside the clutch cover. If those adjustments are good than you need new clutch plates.

That is what i was thinking but not what i wanted to hear.

I'm a pretty good car mechanic but I have never done a clutch on a bike, is it something that is hard to do? Any special tools required? Are Barnett clutch plate decent (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Motorcycle-Parts-Accessories__01-04-Suzuki-GSXR1000-BARNETT-clutch-KEVLAR-GSXR-1000_W0QQitemZ230270366190QQadnZMotorcycleQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2863QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item230270366190&_trksid=p3756.m14.l1318)?

I am going to raise the bike back to stock, do a 520 conversion this weekend so maybe i should just do a clutch replacement while i'm at it.

[GsxR1000Ryda]

That is what i was thinking but not what i wanted to hear.

I'm a pretty good car mechanic but I have never done a clutch on a bike, is it something that is hard to do? Any special tools required? Are Barnett clutch plate decent (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Motorcycle-Parts-Accessories__01-04-Suzuki-GSXR1000-BARNETT-clutch-KEVLAR-GSXR-1000_W0QQitemZ230270366190QQadnZMotorcycleQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2863QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item230270366190&_trksid=p3756.m14.l1318)?

I am going to raise the bike back to stock, do a 520 conversion this weekend so maybe i should just do a clutch replacement while i'm at it.

when it comes to clutch plates nothing is better then OEM. I've ran barnett before and never really had any problems but OEM is ideal for clutch plates

[aaw749r]

My personal opinion.
Don't like the Barnet Clutch, butt mine is DRY and yours is WET.
Two totally different systems.

[hippylong]

My personal opinion.
Don't like the Barnet Clutch, butt mine is DRY and yours is WET.
Two totally different systems.

i've run barnett
Ive run Ebc.
I've run Stock.

all work great..
rebuilding your clutch is an easy item..
just make sure you presoak your fiber pads...

no need to take it to anyone..
call me if you need help..
look at your private messages..
I would be glad to help.
"and i don't cost...
I do It for Cvr...

[Sprocket]

butt mine is DRY and yours is WET.

Thats what she said :evilgrin0013:

[hippylong]

when it comes to clutch plates nothing is better then OEM. I've ran barnett before and never really had any problems but OEM is ideal for clutch plates

oem is not better or worse..
and it costs more...

[GsxR1000Ryda]

ive ran 3 barnett clutch kits on my 600 (DAMN CLUTCH WHEELIES) and like i said, never had any problems with grabbing or slipping.

[kidmoua]

buy a new bike, problem solve

[cypher--x]

i've run barnett
Ive run Ebc.
I've run Stock.

all work great..
rebuilding your clutch is an easy item..
just make sure you presoak your fiber pads...

no need to take it to anyone..
call me if you need help..
look at your private messages..
I would be glad to help.
"and i don't cost...
I do It for Cvr...

Well I seem to have gotten it back to correct adjustment last nite but it still will need a rebuild.

For the rebuild do i need the entire kit? Springs, steel plates, Friction plates, Fiberpads, Gaskets, etc..

What parts do I need to replace. Sounds like from my conversation with hippylong yesterday it is only the fiberpads that ware.

Clawson has the entire kit but they want 350.00 for it.

[GsxR1000Ryda]

Well I seem to have gotten it back to correct adjustment last nite but it still will need a rebuild.

For the rebuild do i need the entire kit? Springs, steel plates, Friction plates, Fiberpads, Gaskets, etc..

What parts do I need to replace. Sounds like from my conversation with hippylong yesterday it is only the fiberpads that ware.

Clawson has the entire kit but they want 350.00 for it.
that seems way over priced

[hippylong]

that seems way over priced


200 somthing thru parts unlimited/cycle gear
just looked up barnett clutch kits bottom of page.

http://street.parts-unlimited.com/7/80/6057544?q=clutch

TeamLoBudget

[Big Kahuna]

when it comes to clutch plates nothing is better then OEM. I've ran barnett before and never really had any problems but OEM is ideal for clutch plates

:+1:

oem is not better or worse..
and it costs more...

First off, never buy your OEM parts from the local dealer. Clawson for instance is about 10% over retail. When I replaced the clutch on my 900, it was around $125 for the springs, plates and pads via on-line shops.

[GsxR1000Ryda]

:+1:



First off, never buy your OEM parts from the local dealer. Clawson for instance is about 10% over retail. When I replaced the clutch on my 900, it was around $125 for the springs, plates and pads via on-line shops.

i think i paid somewhere around that too for my kits

[kidmoua]

still easier to just buy a new bike

[cypher--x]

200 somthing thru parts unlimited/cycle gear
just looked up barnett clutch kits bottom of page.

http://street.parts-unlimited.com/7/80/6057544?q=clutch

TeamLoBudget

Parts unlimited has a kit for 187.00 includes friction plates, steel plate, and springs. no gasket though. (kit TM-37CF FITS MODEL: GSXR1000 01-04)

That is all i needed right?

kidmoua - you pay for a new bike and I'll take it!!

[SF Boyz]

get me a part number and I'll see what I can do on the price.

I take cash or credit.

[SeattleSquid]

What's a clutch :confused2:

Wind it out, shift:evilgrin0013:

[Calkidd]

I want to bring up something else you might want to check.

Make sure your clutch cable is not stretch and about ready to break.

[r6squid]

I am by no means an expert and not sure exactly what you need but this site has good prices.

http://www.mrcycles.com/fiche_section_detail.asp

If you call them they can ship eveerything togeather.

[hippylong]

yea, thats a good deal...
you can fix it your self..
i agree with calkid.
cable stretching is way common..
i would replace it.
even if you do do plates
do a cable first..
but most of all run it till its a slipping...

you have like 9 plates on that model....thats a lot of plates...

[cypher--x]

yea, thats a good deal...
you can fix it your self..
i agree with calkid.
cable stretching is way common..
i would replace it.
even if you do do plates
do a cable first..
but most of all run it till its a slipping...

you have like 9 plates on that model....thats a lot of plates...

Bought the cable today!!

Hell i should just spend the 1K and put a slipper clutch in it and be done wiht it!!! J/K LOML would kill me for that one.

[Calkidd]

Bought the cable today!!

Hell i should just spend the 1K and put a slipper clutch in it and be done wiht it!!! J/K LOML would kill me for that one.
Are you going to install the cable only? I am curious to see if that was the problem. I know that is what happened to me. The clutched felt like it was out of adjustment and as I started to tighten it up it broke.

[Sprocket]

Are you going to install the cable only? I am curious to see if that was the problem. I know that is what happened to me. The clutched felt like it was out of adjustment and as I started to tighten it up it broke.

:+1:

[GusGus748s]

Do not forget to get the gasket if you end up replacing your clutch;)

[cypher--x]

Are you going to install the cable only? I am curious to see if that was the problem. I know that is what happened to me. The clutched felt like it was out of adjustment and as I started to tighten it up it broke.


I got the clutch back into adjustment so i can ride but it still does not feel 100% right. I will be swaping out the cable and see if that fixes it. if not i will rebuild the clutch. i'll let you all know.

[Calkidd]

I got the clutch back into adjustment so i can ride but it still does not feel 100% right. I will be swaping out the cable and see if that fixes it. if not i will rebuild the clutch. i'll let you all know.I would almost bet your cable is stretched.

[MadKaw]

:+1: