1150 clutch hub wire

[cnap504]

I’m taking my 1150 clutch apart to check the condition of the plates as I have an intermittent slip problem.  There is a wire ring that holds the last metal plate in, I haven’t removed it yet, debating whether or not I should.  What’s up with that thing?

[Arttu]

There are a couple of cushion washers under the last plate. See:

https://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gsx1100ef-1985-f-e01-e02-e04-e15-e16-17-18-21-22-24-25-34-39_model13735/partslist/FIG-17.html#.YKNKRqGU8uU

I'm not exactly sure what's the function of the locking wire since everything should stay in place even without it once the clutch is assembled. Most likely it's there to make assembly easier.

Personally I probably wouldn't remove it unless I doubt there might be something wrong with the last plate or the hub itself.

[yoshi]

its hard to get that wire back to where it was , best to have a  a new one ready if your stripping yours  its  probably been in place  nearly 40 years 

Edited May 19, 2021 by yoshi