Neutral is broken on '80 gs1100

[pakmanjones]

So I can't get the bike to roll freely for more than a few feet. Its in neutral but locks up the back wheel after a few steps. What is wrong? Where do I start?

[blowerbike]

so it's an 80 1100 which means it's a chain drive....correct?

[pakmanjones]

yes. Chain drive

[blowerbike]

need prior info...everything was great and then all of a sudden ect...
or
it was making a sound or i noticed a small catch when i slowed down or rolled it right before this happened....
will it roll with the clutch in?
does it do this when running or only when the engine is shut off?

[pakmanjones]

The bike has been sitting. I did try to cycle the engine by turning the wheel while in gear. I might have turned it the wrong way. Now the bike only rolls for a few feet before locking up the rear wheel.

[blowerbike]

is this a running riding bike right now?
if not get it to run and ride..just not enough info and a far from normal problem with these engines.

[pakmanjones]

I found the problem!!! A nut was stuck in my chain. When it hit the sprockets the tire locked up. Check your chain regularly. Could of been scary.

[chuck hahn]

Bigger question is have you removed the sprocket cover and looked around the side of the bike for missing nuts?? Can STILL be scary till you assure that everything that should be bolted down truely is!!!! Nuts can also come from above and drop down the battery box area, skip off the swing arm, and settle into the links so check above and around the rear of the tank and battery box area too.

Been wrenching lately and dropped one that you couldnt find?????

[Guest]

Yup, better find where that nut came from and while at it, make sure everything else is tight.