Quick couple of questions

[Guest]

First time post but have been looking at info here for years for a gsf 400 that I have been bashing my head on... but I digress

I have recently bout a GS(X)750T that is a sweet bike. 17k on the engine

Few questions:

1. What is the service intervals for valve adjustments? they have been adjusted prior to buying the bike. I just want to make sure that I am caring for it correctly.

2. When clutch is pressed and I change in to gear the bike will lurch and stall. (cold engine only)
There is also a slight dinging noise that can be heard from the transmission when in neutral and slightly louder when the clutch is fully engaged. Can someone point me to thread that addresses thees issues?

Thanks for all your help in advance

~Nathan

[rwnielsen]

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

Repair manuals, owner's manual and shop manuals along with all manner of tips, tricks and mods .

[ShadowFocus603]

Myself I check valves every start of the season on my toys. Depends how much you ride but that might be a good place top start. As for your clutch issues you are going to have to drain the oil and pull the clutch cover and have a look. Look at the plates, fibers, basket, and springs. I'd replace the springs for sure. They get shorter over time and cause issues. Look in the grooves in the basket for any notching where the clutch plates ride and file them smooth if needed.

[wymple]

Your clutch when cold could be too heavy an oil. Try a motorcycle specific synthetic.

[Crankthat]

Never trust the previous owner on what he says was maintained on a bike. NEVER

[PuffsPlus]

Your clutch when cold could be too heavy an oil.
Try a motorcycle specific synthetic.

I normaly use T6 Rotella 5-w40 syn on my other bikes.
The PO had Valvoline 10-w40 motorcycle oil in it. I've not done an oil change yet.
I'm open to thoughts..... though I dread the inevitable oil debate.

I'm going to stick with the Shell unless someone gives me a real reason not to.

[PuffsPlus]

True words Crank. True words indeed.

[mrbill5491]

The Shell Rotella is just fine, many of the guys here use it exclusively in their bikes. Valve adjustment, kind of depends on much you ride and how hard. Think the manual says every 3,000 miles? I've learned over the years as the valve train gets seasoned, you can go to 6,000+ miles. Just do what is comfortable for you. It might be time to pull the carbs and give them a good cleaning. Replace the orings inside and possible new rubber carb boots as well. You can get the orings at cycleorings.com Might need some new bowl gaskets. Lots of things to do on a 32 year old bike. Just read all the material that was mentioned.

[tkent02]

You don't need to drain the oil to remove the clutch cover. Just set the bike on the sidestand.

[PuffsPlus]

The Shell Rotella is just fine, many of the guys here use it exclusively in their bikes. Valve adjustment, kind of depends on much you ride and how hard. Think the manual says every 3,000 miles? I've learned over the years as the valve train gets seasoned, you can go to 6,000+ miles. Just do what is comfortable for you. It might be time to pull the carbs and give them a good cleaning. Replace the orings inside and possible new rubber carb boots as well. You can get the orings at cycleorings.com Might need some new bowl gaskets. Lots of things to do on a 32 year old bike. Just read all the material that was mentioned.

Lucky for me the PO had done all of that. New Head gasket, complete carb rebuild, carb boot and rings. Carbs tuned by our local shop. I kinda know the guys there and they knew the bike when I pulled up the other day so I know it's been looked over and professionals have tuned the bike. (Valves included)

Mechanically the bike is very solid. Just a few kinks that need to be worked out. (Mainly the transmission)

Where the real problems are is electrical. It all works now, but it's a cluster F$#@. So, gonna get a wiring harness this winter and redo it all nice and clean.

^^^^ My Girlfriend wanted to share some emoticons with you

I'm so lucky to have such a solid bike for it's age! I think that my girlfriend would be mad if I didn't mention that she spotted me the cash for it while I try to sell my Savage LS650. I'm very lucky to have her as well!

She is also mechanically very sound for her age and is not in need of any upgrades.

[PuffsPlus]

You don't need to drain the oil to remove the clutch cover. Just set the bike on the sidestand.

So when I take the cover off there isn't going to be a bunch of oil that comes out??!

[rwnielsen]

I roll my front wheel up on a 2x4 and set the bike on the side stand. It won't leak. I don't really need the 2x4 but it gives me a better working angle.

[Big T]

So when I take the cover off there isn't going to be a bunch of oil that comes out??!

Nope

put your bike on its wheels and looking at the oil sight gauge, lean it away from you. It doesn't take much to empty the gauge, so leaving it on the side stand is OK

Of course, a bit of oil will come out, so have the pan ready

Rotella T6 is the oil of choice around here

[JJ]

I'm so lucky to have such a solid bike for it's age! I think that my girlfriend would be mad if I didn't mention that she spotted me the cash for it while I try to sell my Savage LS650. I'm very lucky to have her as well!

She is also mechanically very sound for her age and is not in need of any upgrades.

Are you talking about the bike or your girlfriend?

[PuffsPlus]

Cool. That is good to know.