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Just left my '82 GS650GL at a friends' house. Stopped for a visit....and when I went to leave...no power to back wheel. Only grinding cog noise from back there. Left it there and caught a ride home. Now I'm sitting here fretting about it. Any ideas what might have happened?
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The splines in the rear wheel are probably stripped out. Some yrs had soft gold-colored splines. Not a hard job but they are about $100 new from a vendor. You can find them on ebay at times just make sure they are the black or silver-colored ones and not worn out. A lot times you can buy a wheel with the splines in it as cheap as buying just the splines.1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
1983 GS 1100 G
2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)
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You have experienced a very common failure.Originally posted by Keith H View Post
Some newbie posts a thread just like this roughly once every other month.
The reason is in the archives.
Edit: dang, 1948 posted while I was typing.
Ed
To measure is to know.
Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182
Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846
Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf
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I only know about 3 or 4 things, so I'm quick on those few.1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
1983 GS 1100 G
2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)
I find working on my motorcycle mildly therapeutic when I'm not cursing.Comment
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Thank you...and...next question.
Thank you all for your help. Next question: Who's a good supplier? Local shops were not helpful...didn't seem to want my business. Anyone familiar with Babbit's Sports Center? They list a good price on their site.Comment
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check prices against Part Shark.Ed
To measure is to know.
Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182
Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846
Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf
KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-ResurrectionComment
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Did you ever get a "Welcome" package from BassCliff?Originally posted by Keith H View Post
In it he has some good information about suppliers. Babbitt's is on the list as one of the better ones, but they are not always the best.
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just call the toll-free number and ask for Ashley Cooper. You can check the parts fiche here to get the part #. http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm
Look under rear wheel and I think it's #15. Ebay might be cheaper. I'm not sure but the rear splines may be the same for all shafties from 650 to 1100.1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
1983 GS 1100 G
2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)
I find working on my motorcycle mildly therapeutic when I'm not cursing.Comment
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