Rare red and white GS1000S arrives! Vehicle inspection and starter clutch slip inspection begins

Maintenance log for this article (Vol.1)

Vehicle: SUZUKI GS1000S (rare red and white coolie color)

Work content:

  • Vehicle inspection check & initial diagnosis
  • Engine oil change
  • Trouble diagnosis: Starter clutch (one-way clutch) slip and noise inspection

Point: While the condition is good, we can see deterioration in the electrical system and rubber components typical of older bikes, so we’ll thoroughly refresh everything going forward!

After moving to the countryside and progressing with work“I noticed a certain decline”
Since many people own multiple bikes“constantly rotating them”is what happens.

The number of bikes in storage doesn’t decrease… Dempsey roll in full effect!!!
Finally settling down, so let’s dive in and get to work!

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The regulator connector won’t come off

Oh, it’s waterproof—how rare!
Ugh! It won’t come out? Disconnected the battery and cut it.

Snipped the connector with nippers on its own… hmm, it’s really melted.
I’ll install a countermeasure part later.

With the right special tools, removal is easy

The starter clutch assembly is discontinued and no longer available.
Only small roller parts are being supplied.

For now, we’ll see how it goes with the parts currently available, and if that doesn’t work, we’ll have to go the premium route.

There’s damage on the outer edge too. A familiar sight.
The starter gear center isn’t too scarred up either, so that’s pretty good.

The crank taper was clean too, so I was relieved.

This M12 bolt isn’t supplied either.
It wasn’t worn at all, so that’s good, but with older bikes, if problems develop during the process, it can be a real hassle.

First degreasing, second degreasing. Degreasing ensures thread locker sets properly

We’ll go bare on the taper.
Make sure it pierces firmly into the taper and fits well by degreasing thoroughly.

Then tighten firmly and you’re done! Google
You can’t hold it with just manpower, so make good use of inner tubes and such.

I think using gravity effectively and working without strain is the way to go.

Let’s repair the burnt terminals and connector area

The wiring in between looked healthy, which was a relief (*´ω`*)
 I’m a fan of the OA-QTM34, a screw-on multi-pin insulation cap.
Most concerns should be resolved? Our company standard

You can easily get them from places like Monotaro.

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