Need help with 1982 gs1100gk2

[Guest]

I have a 1982 gs 1100gk2 with 16,000 miles the problem is there is a clunking sound coming from the front of the drive shaft. I know its not the u-joint because i already checked that it sounds like it coming from the secondary drive i dont know just maybe i didnt notice it before. I changed all the fluids and checked for metal shavings finding none. When i put it on the center stand and put it in 5th gear with it running thats when you can here it behind the shifter cover. Any ideas.

[7981GS]

Bearings, number 3 here: http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/fiche...1982&fveh=2158,
rusted and worn out due to previous water damage?

Eric

[BassCliff]

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Hi Mr. rem3160,

Yes, could be bearings, most likely.

Have you checked for a broken bolt on the u-joint right behind the motor? The bevel gear shaft could also be broken. Have a look at this:

Bevel Gear Shaft Repair
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[rem3160]

Well its not the bearing or anything else in there i had it all apart today and everything is tight and looks brand new.I also checked the u-joint and that is fine to. Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Here's a long shot. Perhaps you can drain the gear oil from the bevel gear case and shine a light in the fill hole. Spin the rear wheel and see if there are any missing teeth on the bezel gears.


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