Suzuki GS500 K5 2005 UK clutch problem

dx90 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Sep 2008 Karma :

I have a Suzuki GS500 K5 2005. When I got the bike it was a none runner. I have sorted out the electrics and got the bike running.

The problem I have now is, after I start the bike as soon as I put it into any gear I cannot get it out of gear unless I turn the engine off. It will then come out of gear.

If I put the bike on the centre stand and start the engine I can then go in and out of any gear. The back wheel turns even with the clutch pulled all the way in. I don't know if this is normal?

As soon as I try the same with the back wheel on the ground the gear clunks into gear but it won't come out of gear untill I turn the engine off again.

The bike has not been started for 4 months.

Anyone got any ideas what the problem could be?

Thanks

dx90 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Sep 2008 Karma :

I have re-adjusted the clutch cable.

What happens now is that when I pull the clutch lever in and put the bike into first I get a clunk and I can pull away and stop and pull away again no problem.

I just can't take the bike out if 1st gear unless I stop the engine and then I can put the bike back into neutral. Does this still sound like a sticking clutch problem? If yes I will take the clutch apart and have a good look. If I really need to.

I checked the first three clutch plates, thats all I can see through the oil dip stick hole and the plates are releasing fine so far as I can tell.

With the clutch lever pulled in to take the pressure off and with a screw driver I can gently prise the clutch plates apart with ease.

Would you say that the clutch is releasing properly?

What could be the problem?

I will give the bike an oil change today to see if that helps.
Thanks

Andy

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

i would be inclined to take the clutch out anyway, check for damage with it off.

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

i agree with chris-red.

adjust it on the actual engine..rather than the clutch lever, try and get it so there is no clutch drag at all.
You should have a small amount of play at the lever.

molex · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Karma :

Clutch adjusted on GS500 not "clutch lever" only!