I have a clutch problem...

[TZ_Boy]

  As Edgar stated the rear wheel spinning is not a problem but if your in gear sitting on the bike with the clutch lever pulled all the way in and the bike want's to creep then that's a problem.  This is typically warped steel clutch plate's but can also be a notched clutch basket.  I would recommend oil, filter, clutch fiber and steel plate replacement.  Check the basket when you are in there.

[MadXX]

I have a clutch kit on order and am due for an oil change anyway.  What should I look for in the basket?

[TZ_Boy]

  The clutch fiber plates have tabs that ride in the outer clutch basket.  When you remove the steel and fiber plates you will be able to see and feel if there is any notches/grooves worn from the plates banging into the basket.  It has to be very noticable to warrant replacement.  The plates slide back and forth in the basket with engagement and disengagement and badly worn grooves will cause the plates to stick.

[MadXX]

Thanks for the info. I will check it out.

[lil_thorny]

Not to sound like a dink, but how is the adjustment at the lever...with anycrash, or racing in general, things get out of adjustment el rapido. Also, check
the clutch cable for kinkyness...You say that it felt better when you adjusted at the shift linkage???
was the nut tight? Can you adjust there anymore?
And, which did you answer yes to on the first question... does it move with you on the bike with the lever depressed or not?

[MadXX]

Not a dink at all.  I appreciate the help.

The left clipon wasnt touched in the crash but I did check the cable.  The cable is in good shape and moves smoothly and I tried adjusting both ends of the cable as well as the shift linkage.   The  linkage nut was snug but not tight, at least to me.  After adjusting it there is no more adjustment on either the cable or linkage.  

As it started, it would creep with me on the bike and clutch depressed.  It felt like the clutch was about half engaged.  After adjusting everything to its maximum it wouldnt really creep with me on it, but would still move the wheel significantly while on the rear stand.    

I could not move the bike with the engine off and clutch depressed initially.  Now I can move it but it is harder than it should be.

My clutch kit arrives tonight and I will put it in tomorrow night.  I'll let you know it this solves the problem.  I am so glad I found a service manual.

[lil_thorny]

good luck Chad.
Darn Suzuki's  ;)

[MadXX]

Well I replaced the clutch plates and springs and Whola! it works fine now!  I must have gotten something bent in there when I lowsided.  Odd but at least I wont have to replace the clutch again anytime soon.  

Once I get the damper in on Tuesday I will be race ready!  Woooooo hooooooooo!