DR650 clutch basket

[Marks rse]

Anybody out there ever replaced the rivets in a clutch basket? While waiting for flywheel puller decided to check clutch on the rse (mistake) on removal found play between basket and gear wondered if I could replace the rivets? Or if anyone had a s/h unit for sale , box of bits getting bigger , bike smaller.

[BigBob]

I`m assuming you have the 90-95 model, in which case a new basket is £257 :o
The later 650SE used a clutch basket virtually identical to the Big, the difference being a 61 cog at the back as against the Bigs` 62. Clutch plates etc were the same as the Big.
You can get the rivets replaced and there are several companies that do this but you are looking at £150+
The 650 was not noted for a rattly clutch, nor were any other DRs, or Suzukis in general, apart from the GS1000E which was famous for it due to the piss-poor weak radial springs, which needed replacing with much stronger ones.
I`m thinking that your bike has spent an awfully long time on the back wheel due to being owned by a hooligan wheelie monster
I think getting another one off fleabay might be the answer.
Are your metal clutch plates worn really smooth? In which case they will need replacing as well.

[Marks rse]

Came to the same conclusion ! Have checked plates etc and on the limit will be replacing , only basket on eBay from states £85 approx that I can find. One day might get out on her? Cheers mark