Hello guys,

I have one problem that I would like to fix.
My GS is made in 2003. and it has friction zone at the very end of clutch.I need to release clutch all the way out so the bike can get moving (get in friction zone).
I would like to know,will simple adjusting clutch cable fix that problem,and since I'm total beginner at this kind of stuff,I would like to ask you to tell me how can I adjust clutch cable so the friction zone begins as soon as I start to release clutch?
PS
do I need to adjust clutch cable at hand lever,or I would need adjust it at engine too?
Also,when I'm releasing the clutch,and taking off,I'm adding throttle at cca. 4-5k RPMs.Once I adjust clutch for friction zone to begin as soon as I start releasing the clutch,how much RPMs should I aim while taking off so it takes of as smooth as I can?
Please be detailed,because like I said,I'm total noob.

Kind regards,
Petar

You can make a "minor" clutch adjustment at the clutch lever,

If this does not do the trick, then you can do a "major" adjustment down by the engine.

Below is the text from the owner manual...sorry can't copy the diagrams.  Try to down load an owners manual online.

Maintenance manual is hard to find online..but owner manual is easy.


CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Clutch cable play should be 10 –
15 mm (0.4 – 0.6 in) measured at
the clutch lever end. Adjust clutch
cable play according to the following
procedure:
Minor Adjustment
1. Loosen the clutch cable
adjuster lock nut 1.
2. Turn the clutch cable adjuster
2 to provide the specified
play.
3. Tighten the lock nut 1.
Major Adjustment
1. Loosen the clutch cable
adjuster lock nut 3.
2. Turn the clutch cable adjuster
4 to provide the specified
play.
3. Tighten the lock nut 3.

Quote from: Petar on February 27, 2019, 02:04:15 PM
Hello guys,

I have one problem that I would like to fix.
My GS is made in 2003. and it has friction zone at the very end of clutch.I need to release clutch all the way out so the bike can get moving (get in friction zone).
I would like to know,will simple adjusting clutch cable fix that problem,and since I'm total beginner at this kind of stuff,I would like to ask you to tell me how can I adjust clutch cable so the friction zone begins as soon as I start to release clutch?
PS
do I need to adjust clutch cable at hand lever,or I would need adjust it at engine too?
Also,when I'm releasing the clutch,and taking off,I'm adding throttle at cca. 4-5k RPMs.Once I adjust clutch for friction zone to begin as soon as I start releasing the clutch,how much RPMs should I aim while taking off so it takes of as smooth as I can?
Please be detailed,because like I said,I'm total noob.

Kind regards,
Petar

Here are some links that might be helpful to you

http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Maintenance.AdjustClutch

http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Maintenance.FrontSproketCoverRemoval

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=20468.0

The friction zone *should* be at the end of the release.

It may seem like a pain when releasing the lever to get moving, but consider the opposite.  If there is a problem or you start to lose control you want that clutch to disengage immediately.
There's also the matter that if there's too much cable slack there is a risk that it may become disconnected from the clutch entirely.

There should be about 1/8" slack in the lever before it starts to disengage, that is factory spec.
If it's an issue of ergonomics/reach consider getting an adjustable lever to move the whole lever closer to the grip.

You're a relatively new rider, this is just something you'll want to adapt to.