1982 GS550L - Clutch problem? Need help.

[tobz]

Hello, this is my first post, hopefully I can borrow some expertise!

I have a Suzuki GS550L, 1982. It runs fine, however sometimes it can be a little tricky getting it to shift. It will be stuck hard, and I keep lifting or stepping on the shifter as I am rolling and eventually it will pop into gear.

Also, I may be driving in any gear, and once I get high into the power-band (6,000 rpms or more usually), it will slip into "neutral". The gear selector is still in the proper gear, but it reacts the same as if I just pulled in the clutch.

I have seen the clutch packs for sale on eBay, and I am wondering if I should just buy them, replace them, and see if it works? Maybe someone had a similar issue, and could give me a little direction.

I do have the Clymer's Manual already.

Thanks!

tobz

[Clint]

How's the oil? Both problems could be caused by old and/or incorrect oil. I'd start there.

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[borchnicerice]

Originally Posted by tobz

Hello, this is my first post, hopefully I can borrow some expertise!

I have a Suzuki GS550L, 1982. It runs fine, however sometimes it can be a little tricky getting it to shift. It will be stuck hard, and I keep lifting or stepping on the shifter as I am rolling and eventually it will pop into gear.

Also, I may be driving in any gear, and once I get high into the power-band (6,000 rpms or more usually), it will slip into "neutral". The gear selector is still in the proper gear, but it reacts the same as if I just pulled in the clutch.

I have seen the clutch packs for sale on eBay, and I am wondering if I should just buy them, replace them, and see if it works? Maybe someone had a similar issue, and could give me a little direction.

I do have the Clymer's Manual already.

Thanks!

tobz

Hey tobz, I have a 83 GS750T and I had a similar issue last summer. When I would twist the trottle (around 6000,7000 rpms) my bike would feel like I just pulled in the clutch. When I would roll out of it a bit it would kick back in. This didn't happen all the time,just now and then. I replaced my clutches and plates and that solved my problem.I hope this helps good luck, Borch