It’s been sitting in this state.
Slipping clutch samurai
There’s no severe burning visible, but
The friction plates might be hardened, so let’s not cheap out and replace everything.
Some guy named Seichan says the GS1200SS is the way to go, so here it is.
Does the difference in contact surface increase the contact pressure?
Springs, plates, and everything else are going to the GS.
I’ve always been cheating and forcing it, but I’m making a compression plate, and…
The milling work is a pain, so I did it with a bamboo shoot and it’s not quite right…
I should have done it properly with a sink milling cutter…
And setting up the rear shock is such a hassle! I have zero sense for it, so I’m bummed out.
Well, that’s enough for today.
I’m replacing the stock gaskets with copper gaskets.
There’s no oil seepage from rubber degradation, so I’m using these for all the covers.
Cut the rear off for a fenderless look.
The rear suspension hasn’t come back yet, so I can’t decide on the turn signal position. On hold for now.
