1982 Suzuki GS750E Restoration - Part 9 - The Clutch

In this how to video, I'm replacing the clutch in my 1982 Suzuki GS750E. The project is coming along nicely. Also in this episode, I am having the seat recovered, I'm replacing the fork seals, and more. How will it turn out? Let's find out together!

[madmangaud]

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

[madmangaud]

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!

[ronschubert]

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!!!

[gilbertreeves]

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..!

[chuck]

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

[victorrodriguez-wxgn]

Greetings, where do I buy the clutch kit?

[ronschubert]

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

[charlestomasino]

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

[mervinperez]

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