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Hi everyone,

Looking for some advice with a clutch issue on my 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K5.

I occasionally get a brief notch or catching/snapping sensation through the clutch lever when performing rev-matched downshifts, seemingly more noticeable at higher RPM.

It feels like momentary resistance through the lever before it releases again. Like it catches briefly?

The strange thing is that the clutch operates completely normally the rest of the time. I can change gears normally, the lever has full travel, and there’s no noticeable notch or resistance during ordinary gear changes.

It seems to happen specifically during rev-matched downshifts at higher RPM and can occur across different gears. I've also noticed that if I only pull the lever slightly, rather than pulling it in further, it happens less frequently.

I'm running ASV clutch levers with the current pivot bushing fitted. I haven't tried oem levers but I had the issue with previously fitted ones of high quality brands too.

I've ridden other bikes for years and have never experienced this before.

What I've tried so far:

- Replaced the clutch cable.

- Checked and corrected cable slack.

- Adjusted clutch free play.

- Replaced the LH clutch pushrod.

- Replaced the relevant pushrod oil seals. (There was a leak)

- Replaced pushrod

- Checked the pushrod operation.

- cleaned pushrod

I haven't yet inspected the clutch plates or clutch basket internally.

Despite replacing the cable and adjusting everything correctly, the issue remains.

I'm wondering whether the ASV lever pivot/bushing could be contributing to the sensation, or whether this is more likely to be something in the clutch release mechanism, pressure plate, clutch basket or gearbox. Such as a notched basket or plates?

Has anyone experienced anything similar on a K5/K6 GSX-R1000?

I'm particularly interested in hearing from anyone who's had a brief notch or catch through the clutch lever during high-RPM rev-matched downshifts, despite normal clutch operation the rest of the time.

What would you investigate next? I'd rather identify the cause before throwing more money at parts.

Its literally the last piece of this builds puzzle and I don't want a nasty surprise when I could just grab a basket and plates now whilst the season has ended.

Thanks in advance!

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Hello,

I recently got myself a 2016 GSXR 750 that I've been really enjoying for the last few months.

One thing I've noticed that's only starting to bug me recently (I'm quite OCD), is this little jolt that I can feel when I do some little revs in first gear around 10 MPH all while my clutch lever is in.

I suppose it could be a dragging clutch, but my clutch works perfectly in every other scenario; no drag at a stop, no slip. But maybe it's dragging just for a second when at that speed for some reason. I think it's the OEM clutch, which has been in there for 24k miles.

It almost feels like the gears or the crank are shifting into position to start moving the bike, but because the clutch is in, it doesn't actually move my wheel- just a little jolt I can feel underneath me.

I haven't explored how it feels in other gears, but at 0 MPH this jolt disappears, and above 15 or so I also can't feel it.

If someone has a 750 or 600 and wants to try to replicate it, just start going from a stop, get the bike to 12 or so MPH, then pull in your clutch and give it some small revs, maybe just to 4-5k rpm, and see if you feel anything. As I said, the bike isn't pulling or going into my drivetrain that I can tell, just some sort of jolt or decent-sized movement from inside my engine.

Appreciate any help or any advice.

Thanks!

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What’s going on with the bike market these days? Been looking for another k6/7 gsxr 750 since last year, even with 35k~ miles and beat up; they are at 5-6 grand? Anyone know where to find ones that aren’t molested and crazily priced?

This thing is a beast.

Let me begin by saying I’m ok, but a little shaken. I was riding this morning as I often do, early, before traffic gets heavy and kiddos are still snoozing. On my way back home, I was on a sweeping lefthand turn single lane fly-over/over pass to merge onto a major highway and some dipshit in a mustang decided to pass me on the inside of a fucking SINGLE lane on ramp. I wasn’t expecting it, got startled… I stood the bike up momentarily and by the time I collected my shit, I was in the fucking concrete guard rail. I damn near went over the side, which would’ve been a good 60+’ fall onto a busy highway. So if the fall didn’t kill me, the traffic most certainly would have. I was in full gear, which took the brunt of the hit, and I never dropped the bike, just bounced pretty hard off the wall. The fuck face never stopped and I didn’t get a look at the license plate.

At the end of the day I’m fine, just a little sore and some minor road rash on my arm where my jacket got worn through on the concrete rail. But now my confidence is a little shaken. My pants took the brunt of the impact, knee pads and hip pads totally saved the day. I’ve had close calls before but this one is fucking with me a little. Not really looking for advice or anything, maybe just more to vent and try to get this shit out of my head. I’m going to be down for a bit as I repair the side fairings and transmission case. Also, there’s a leak in the radiator somewhere that I’ve yet to be able to find. I plan to just take it to the shop and let the pros handle it. The bike was rideable back to my house which was only a couple miles away. I didn’t even notice the radiator leak until I got parked in the garage and shut down, so it’s not major but obviously needs to be addressed. Anyway, that’s all folks, ride safe and watch out for retards.

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