Hello everyone,


The RPM on the bike shoots up to 11k after the 5k-6k mark. Im assuming these are the clutch plates that are just super worn.

I was wondering if I should go with aftermarket replacement? While im in there what else should i replace? Springs? Would love to hear from those who've replaced it! Thanks!

Do you really feel the RPM's go  that high - which is redline, or is it just the tachometer?

What type of riding are you doing at 5k-6k and how fast are you going?

Possibility.....
#1: bad tachometer
#2: do a clutch adjustment as per the WIKI

any recent oil changes?

Oil type can affect clutch friction and cause slipping, wven if all else with the clutch is OK. Oil with a lot of friction modifiers can make the oil too slippery, at least for proper clutch operation.

Quote from: adidasguy on May 12, 2013, 10:16:49 AM
Do you really feel the RPM's go  that high - which is redline, or is it just the tachometer?

What type of riding are you doing at 5k-6k and how fast are you going?

Possibility.....
#1: bad tachometer
#2: do a clutch adjustment as per the WIKI

Say i'm at 5-6k and i gun it. I feel the engine reaching redline, though the bike is not going any faster. This happens on every gear too.

Bike Bandit has kg plates and springs which i'm thinking of purchasing.  The total comes out to about 70$ I'm a DIY type of guy so would tackle it myself.

I've read about how for some people its been oil, but I feel its very unlikely because the clutch slipping seems really bad.

Quote from: Zwerski on May 12, 2013, 10:54:25 AM
Oil type can affect clutch friction and cause slipping, wven if all else with the clutch is OK. Oil with a lot of friction modifiers can make the oil too slippery, at least for proper clutch operation.

Unfortunately I'm not sure on oil usage (i just purchased it 2 weeks ago) Though i can contact the seller.

I'm with Adidas - adjust the clutch cable per factory specs first. I've had the exact same problem with another Suzuki, and it was the clutch cable.

Edit: Just wanted to add, it's probably not your oil. Slippery oil soaked plates will slip in lower gears more often (because of torque / gearing). Should you change your oil and filter anyway? Absolutely, since the bike is new to you. Never trust a PO to do the maintenance on a bike they are selling......

Quote from: Big Rich on May 12, 2013, 04:20:14 PM
I'm with Adidas - adjust the clutch cable per factory specs first. I've had the exact same problem with another Suzuki, and it was the clutch cable.

Edit: Just wanted to add, it's probably not your oil. Slippery oil soaked plates will slip in lower gears more often (because of torque / gearing). Should you change your oil and filter anyway? Absolutely, since the bike is new to you. Never trust a PO to do the maintenance on a bike they are selling......

Will try that and report. Thanks

Agree, both my 97 and 02 GSs weren't right until I made the 3 pt adjustment and got the push rod free play right.  Were erratic and wouldn't hold setting until properly adjusted.

Quote from: gsJack on May 13, 2013, 09:41:26 AM
Agree, both my 97 and 02 GSs weren't right until I made the 3 pt adjustment and got the push rod free play right.  Were erratic and wouldn't hold setting until properly adjusted.

That completely fixed the issue! Wow what a difference. Good thing i didn't purchase the discs. Though I truly dont understand how the past owner didn't seem to be bothered by this..

Thank you all.