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wheel damper pin removal GS650

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Having removed the rear wheel from the 83 GS650G, I'm looking to remove the wheel damper pins to inspect and lube them (I do this on all my other bikes when ever I remove the wheel).

The book doesn't say how to remove this but to confirm, I simply have to bend back the tabs that are locking in the six bolts as seen in the photo below? (better to ask a silly question than to make a painful mistake...)

Thanks in advance.

http://www.eastcoastphotos.com/gs650g/picture0007.jpg
 
Yes, your on the right path. Pull those 6 bolts out, the locking plates and the underlying piece of metal which holds the spline(driven gear or hub) to the wheel. The spline can be a bit hard to get off the wheel. Pull it off and look at the teeth real close and check for wear. It's really common for the 82's to be wore out. Lube with "Honda Moly 60 paste", not regular grease.

cg



This one is worn out.
 
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Awesome.. Took it apart (it had never been apart before) and everything looked so new which was a surprise considering the condition of the rest of the bike. The gear teeth on both surfaces are sharp and basically unmarred. But there wasn't any sign of grease at all on the damper pins. Just minor amount of rubbing. De-greasing the old stuff off, and putting on some Honda Moly60.. sweet.

Most likely going to change out the wheel bearings even though these look to be in good shape and turn freely.

Thanks again for the info.

http://www.eastcoastphotos.com/gs650g/picture0009.jpg
 
Wheel bearings last a long time. Like almost forever if the are clean, dry and lubed. What color are your splines?
 
tkent02 said:
Wheel bearings last a long time. Like almost forever if the are clean, dry and lubed. What color are your splines?
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These bearings look clean. If I have to pull them out to regrease them, I may as well just put new ones in if I can get them at a reasonable price.

After cleaning out the damper.. I took some scotch bright to the pin holes to get the dust off the walls. The teeth (splines?) on the damper look ok under the magnifying glass, showing the same condition on both sides of the teeth.. Looks decent?


http://www.eastcoastphotos.com/gs650g/picture0010.jpg

http://www.eastcoastphotos.com/gs650g/picture0011.jpg
 
The black ones are the good ones that last forever, the gold sucks and the silver were OK. Might have the gold and silver mixed up but I don't think so. Either way, the 650 is not as hard on splines as the 850 and 1100, as it's lighter and has less torque.
 
Phew, I was sorta anticipating a doomsday response about the condition of the damper lol.

Just getting ready to pull the shaft apart to clean inspect and lube. Moly60 best used on the splines here as well?

Cheers!
 
I've never worked on the shaft portion and don't know what you should lube it with. I went back and looked at the pictures of the spline you posted. The teeth on it look to be about 50% gone to me. Mine were about 2/3 gone. I would replace it as I'm a bit of a worry wort and wouldn't wantit to break down on me. I just ordered one for my 1100g and it was about $143.00 from Cyclepartsnation.com. You might want to get an opion from someone else.

cg

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picture0011.jpg
 
ergh, and THAT was the doomsday response I was hoping not to hear. Is this a comon thing with these bikes? I'm seeing these as $150 at either partshark or bikebandit... dang.

I still have the engine to finalize before deciding on this part. Hopefully the news isn't as bad..

Thanks for the advice and spotting the wear. Much appreciated.
 
You could probably ride it gently for a while as you look for a used one. Get the black one from an '81, they last forever.
 
tkent02 said:
You could probably ride it gently for a while as you look for a used one. Get the black one from an '81, they last forever.
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Ahh great to know.. would you know if various models / engine size bikes share the same part?

Whats today's equivalent to Suzuki Bond 1215?

I've checked the swing arm for play and it appears to be good. At least that's good.

Thanks again!
 
You could focus on the engine for the time being and before you ride it as the weather gets warm this spring, replace it then. I think they're easy enough to get at and replace.
1980 GS850GL - REAR WHEEL (MODEL T)
1980 SUZUKI GS1000GLT - REAR WHEEL (MODEL T)
1980 SUZUKI GS850GT - REAR WHEEL
1981 SUZUKI GS1000GLX - REAR WHEEL (MODEL X)
1981 SUZUKI GS1000GX - REAR WHEEL
1981 SUZUKI GS650GLX - REAR WHEEL
1981 SUZUKI GS650GX - REAR WHEEL
1981 SUZUKI GS850GLX - REAR WHEEL (MODEL X)
1981 SUZUKI GS850GX - REAR WHEEL
1982 GS1100G - REAR WHEEL
1982 SUZUKI GS1100GKZ (Touring) - REAR WHEEL
1982 SUZUKI GS1100GLZ - REAR WHEEL
1982 SUZUKI GS650GLZ - REAR WHEEL
1982 SUZUKI GS650GZ - REAR WHEEL
1982 SUZUKI GS850GLZ - REAR WHEEL
1982 SUZUKI GS850GZ - REAR WHEEL
1983 SUZUKI GS1100GD - REAR WHEEL
1983 SUZUKI GS1100GKD - REAR WHEEL
1983 SUZUKI GS1100GLD - REAR WHEEL
1983 SUZUKI GS650GD - REAR WHEEL
1983 SUZUKI GS650GLD - REAR WHEEL
1983 SUZUKI GS650MD - REAR WHEEL
1983 SUZUKI GS850GD - REAR WHEEL
1983 SUZUKI GS850GLD - REAR WHEEL
1984 SUZUKI GS1100GKE Touring

cg
 
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Charlie, you're the boss. Many thanks! How does one acquire such a list of interchangeable parts? I wasn't expecting that large of a list! Impessive.

Getting ready to yank the swing arm.. book seems straightforward..

Cheers!
 
Alpha motor sports has a search feature and you paste in the part # and ...there you go. I just figured it out :dancing:a week or two ago. Others been doing it a while:o.

cg
 
Charlie G said:
Alpha motor sports has a search feature and you paste in the part # and ...there you go. I just figured it out :dancing:a week or two ago. Others been doing it a while:o.

cg
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And I learn something new every day... Not as useful as this last tidbit, mind you ;) Thanks!

Found a couple on eBay already for around $50.. so that will be for later as I find a 'super good' one..

Cheers
 
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