GS500 Clutch Problems

Message

foxracer06 · Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:17 pm

so ive got a 2006 Suzuki GS500F, just hit 24,000 miles on it, i was having problems with the clutch slipping at about 18k miles, bought new springs and fiber plates and installed them, seemed to work fine for a day or two but started slipping promptly, weird thing is when the bike is warmed and about 25miles of driving it works fine....but every morning i start it up it slips when i hit the throttle hard untill i ride it for about a half hour or so....so i got fed up again and ordered new fiber plates, steel plates, and springs, and installed them thinking the new steel plates would help, i also installed new o-ring chain and -1 tooth front sprocket and new stock rear sprocket, took it down the street for a spin and got it topped out 110 mph quickly no problems, i then adjusted the clutch play a little bit and then took it on a 25 mile ride into town, had dinner for about an hour, then when i got back on the bike let it warm up for 5 min or so and took it out to the free way the clutch started slipping just as bad as ever....im frustrated as hell right now does anyone have some suggestions? ive had this bike for 22,000 of its 24,000 miles and i know how to take it apart and put it back together in a day but cant seem to fix this problem and no mechanic i ask can give me any hints? im hopeing someone has had the same problem.....any input is welcome thank you

RC DAVE · #2 Unread post by **RC DAVE** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 5:37 am

Fox u said u repaced the fiber plates theres also your drive plates that are probably worn out that bike shouldn't be hard on a clutch from NORMAL use try a barnett set the are a little pricey but not bad and they'll out last a stock set by far. the metal plates may not look bad but they should be replaced at the same time. have a great day!

foxracer06 · Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:50 am

i figured out the problem, due to a stripped out set screw on the clutch pushrod it was engaging the clutch while normal operation, i did a quick fix and going to order parts on monday, its back in action and ive never been happier

the metal and the fiber plates and springs and all the shift linkage are all new as of yesterday

RC DAVE · #4 Unread post by **RC DAVE** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:08 am

Cool man glad to hear it !