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1980 GS 1000D drive shaft free play

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Hi all,

I have a friend inspecting an '80 GS 1000G with 65 000kms on it which is priced right. Is there a simple check with the bike in gear on c/stand to determine the health of the drive shaft and related components? How much free play is acceptable?

Cheers,
Rohan
 
The simple test is not very conclusive. My 650 shaftie in gear has about 1.5 inch "freeplay" at 52000 miles. The spline inside wheel hub is the weak link- lack of lube grinds away at it and rocket test pilots don't help. If bike appears decent, take a chance
 

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Yeah good call. I did take a chance. Bike gets delivered in a month. Very happy.
 
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