GS1000 mystery noise...transmission bearing? WITH VIDEO

[c&c]

I asked 80GS1000 what he had don to fix this and he finally changed the Starter Clutch.

That is what I'll be doing and I'll post Back

[Big T]

Just got an 1100 E with a noise coming from the same area, from the countershaft area, but gets worse as the bike gets warmer. After it runs for 1/2 hr sounds like a can of marbles, although it is only there when the bike is moving , guessing countershaft bearing. Pulling cover and checking shaft there is no movement.

Can of marbles sound is classic starter gear

That's what mine did recently

It could be a simple as the 3 bolts, or a new gear, bearings and rollers as I did. One of my bearings was broken and the rollers fell out. The gear face was literally hammered

[tpalmer1359]

I have an unused gear from the starter clutch set for a 79 GS1000L if anyone would like to purchase it. I replaced my starter clutch, but retained the original gear.


4CLUTCH SET, STA
12600-49811 (replaces 12600-49810)