Drive Train/cam chain

[michaelgeza]

So i have a 82 Suzuki GS650 that i just put a brand new tire on and about a mile away from the shop something happened to the drive chain/cam chain. I noticed it was making a clanking sound when i would give it gas. Then it just stopped moving at all. If seems to go in gear, but it just makes a grinding noise when i give it gas and does not move. I dont know too much about this, but i assume it is a big job to fix. I am just trying to get a little more info. I love this bike, but i cant put anymore serious money into it. Any info woudl be appreciated. If you looking for a good parts bike i am in the DC area.
Thanks,
Mike

[Big T]

I'm assuming you have a 650G, which doesn't have a drive chain, but a shaft drive.

Your rear gear spline is stripped

Not a big job

[Charlie G]

You need to help us out here. Do you have a 650g (shaft drive) or a 650 e ( chain drive). The cam chain is in the cylinder head (hidden) and the drive chain is connected to the rear wheel.

Charlie G

[Nessism]

I'm assuming you have a 650G, which doesn't have a drive chain, but a shaft drive.

Your rear gear spline is stripped

Not a big job

My guess too.

[BassCliff]

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. michaelgeza,

You'll need to remove your rear wheel and replace the spline gear. A new part can be had for $60 - $100 depending on where you shop. There is a large list of vendors in the "mega-welcome" and guides for rear wheel removal and a manual on my website.

Here's a bad one:



Here's a bad one next to a new one:



You'll have to take your rear wheel off (guide on my site) and use a special lubricant on it. We like the Honda Moly60 paste:



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