transmission seal 86 GS 550L

[Guest]

Just turn the engine over, split the case and install the new transmission they said. So I did. Second gear even works now. Just a few bugs to work out.

1. oil pours out the case by the chain. I looked at the old transmission and Wala, It has a seal. I didn't get one with my e-bay transmission. So I ordered one.

2. While rolling the engine around I broke the wires that go to the ignition signal thing. Changed them and it started.

3. It revs high. about 5000 rpm & up. any suggestions anyone.

[Trainer6]

I have an 83 gs 550L. I can't speak about the transmission. However, my experience with similar high revs on my 81 xj550 tells me not to look at the transmission I should be looking at my carbs. Though I am willing to be corrected.

[JEEPRUSTY]

SO you really just asking about high rpm running?

Have you assured the throttle cable is not binding and runs freely?
Choke off etc?

[whatparthurts]

SO you really just asking about high rpm running?

Have you assured the throttle cable is not binding and runs freely?
Choke off etc?

Cable is free and works, it is like idle is 5000 rpm and can rev up from there. how do I bring it down?

[JEEPRUSTY]

Barring an air leak I would certainly assume something is fetching up in your throttles twist grip housing.
I had that happen once kept the throttle partly open.

[whatparthurts]

Barring an air leak I would certainly assume something is fetching up in your throttles twist grip housing.
I had that happen once kept the throttle partly open.

You are right. I unhooked the cable, set the idle, and reconnected the cable. works great. Thank you Wise MC Guru.