Knocking sounds at idle

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  • Snapped01
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Knocking sounds at idle

    I hear some knocking sounds coming somewhere from the engine. I don't know if this caused the knocking, but recently my bike is having trouble going into first gear without grinding. So now i always start my bike in first. Any help would be appreciated... thanks in advance!
  • tkent02
    Forum LongTimer
    Past Site Supporter
    • Jan 2006
    • 35571
    • Near South Park

    #2
    Is this a cushman engine?

    Toyota?
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

    Life is too short to ride an L.

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    • Snapped01

      #3
      No its a 1982 Suzuki GS850

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      • tkent02
        Forum LongTimer
        Past Site Supporter
        • Jan 2006
        • 35571
        • Near South Park

        #4
        See if the big nut that holds the clutch on the shaft has worked itself loose.
        http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

        Life is too short to ride an L.

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        • Snapped01

          #5
          Is that on the right side of the bike or the left side?

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          • LarryA_Texas

            #6
            The clutch is on the right side. This forum is a wealth of information but you have to do a little homework on your own. A shop manual is a must; one for your bike may be available as a download here. Second, third and fourth is read, read and read. Don't just ask questions but attempt to research for old posts on your problem. A knock could be a cam chain, valves, clutch rattle, or something else. The more you know, the more people on this forum can help you.

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            • tbirdhd

              #7
              my 82 1100G just came loose ,did same thing ,I spun the nut off with my fingers , about to fall off ,

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