1982 Suzuki GS750E Restoration - Part 9 - The Clutch

[@29madmangaud29]

Wow Jon, you've got one of those "Early" Torque Wrenches! That's the first type that I too bought back in '79

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Right on!

[@ronschubert6240]

I noticed a Wolfs Head oil box in your garage. I have used that oil previously in my 1991 Ford Turaus SHO. Fun car with an outstanding Yamaha Marine 6 cylinder good for 220 h/p and a 145 top end. I would use that in your motorcycles instead of the manufactures house brand oils you currently use. Motorcycle manufacturers do not make oil products they sub that out to main stream oil companies. Pennzoil produces the Wolfshead oil and also fills for Wallmarts house brand which is also a very good oil. I know this bc i used to work for Pennzoil Products company. Also check out a youtube channel called Project Farm as he tests all kinds of products and tools and does not take any advertising dollars from any company. Lots of great info from this guy. Keep up the great work love your channel. Really appreciate your professionalism in your videos and your lack of profanity is first class!!!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Nice, good to know!

[@29madmangaud29]

Wow Jon, you've made this look sooo SIMPLE! Seems as though any of "us" with really older bikes really "NEED" to "BE" , our own BIKE MECHS. The dealers don't touch them if they're this old!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

For sure.

[@gilbertreeves2084]

Jon, well done...wd-40 is more of a cleaner than lubricant..When i had problems w/my 2nd gs-1000g clutch slippage, I did not think of the stock springs being fatigued, I blamed the oil.So I added stiffer springs which i dont like.Stiffer springs solved the slippage in 2nd gear at 6k rpm but after watching this im probably going to try stock springs.If your daring mention the oil you prefer..Cheers..!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thanks Gilbert! If you're asking what engine oil I use, most motorcycle specific 10w40 works fine. I don't have a favorite oil that I use all the time. I feel like the Kawasaki brand oil maintains the best shift quality between oil changes but have no real science to back that up.

[@29madmangaud29]

such a "Beauty" of a bike!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thank you!

[@brucebirnbaum6152]

Great job

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thanks Bruce!

[@brucebirnbaum6152]

Your welcome. Always enjoy your cycles and nowlage OF what yo do.

[@davidanderson4500]

great bike jon. gd vid

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thanks David!

[@danatrepanier9962]

Im looking at an 81 gs 750 tmrw

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Very cool!

[@chuck9044]

What kind of grips are those? What kind of grips do you prefer? Your videos are great and very informative!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thanks Chuck! These grips are cheap eBay grips. I'm not super picky about grips as long as they aren't the foam grips or too textured (like dirt bike grips). Avon makes some nice grips but they can be pricey.

[@victorrodriguez-wx8gn]

Greetings, where do I buy the clutch kit?

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Great question, Victor! I would check with EBC to see if they make a complete kit for your bike. If they only make the fiber plates, I would use those and Suzuki steel plates. Or, you can use all Suzuki parts if you wish.

[@charlestomasino9161]

So was it the clutch or the cable was the problem?

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

It appears that it was a combination of overly stiff springs and a clutch cable that desperately needed lubrication (even though it appeared to be new).

[@ronschubert6240]

Great job on the bikes!!! What happens to the bikes when your done restoring them? Do you sell them? If yes how would I get to see them if I am interested in purchasing? thanks Ron

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Hi Ron, I sell some when they're complete. I usually list them on Facebook and Craigslist locally.

[@ronschubert6240]

@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 craiglist what town would I search under?

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@ronschubert6240 Harrisburg PA.

[@ronschubert6240]

@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 ok ty-- i have owned 3 of the bikes your working on. 1976 Honda 550-4 lousy MPG 26-27---- 1982 Suzuki 750 GSE always thought it needed a 6th gear--- 1982 Kawasaki 1000 CSR-- got rid of the lousy handle bar good power and fast

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@Ron Schubert Nice Ron. The CB550 was a friend's bike, so I can't comment on the mileage. I agree with your assessment of the GS750E and CSR1000.

[@mervinperez5749]

I have a 1982 Suzuki 750 if you want to buy for parts

[@mervinperez5749]

In NY

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thanks Mervin. I recently sold mine once it was completed - had to make room for more projects.