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83 GS550E 17000 on the odometer. There is a light rattle coming from the clutch side of the motor. (It is not a rod knock-or valve noise) It is not steady but it is there. It does not go away if you pull in the clutch lever or put it in gear while at idle. It is not noticible while moving. How hard are these to work on? I have seen posts for HD parts for those seem to be mostly for the 1000 and 1100's. I also checked on some of the more popular websites (bike bandit etc...) and see that some of the parts are discontinued. What exactly should I look for, besides a loose bolt, when I open the side up? Thanks.
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Look at the rear of the hub at the starter gear and see if the springs spin freely (bad) and make sure the rivets are good. Also make sure the hub nut is tight. The APE nut might work for you. Check it out.1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.
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Thanks. I checked the APE website and only see applications for the 1000/1100's. Does anyone know if the hub nut will work on the 550?Comment
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After some more checking, it seems the rattle/noise is coming from the left side of the motor in the area of the generator (i think). what exactly is behind this cover? can I take the cover off without losing any oil? Is there anything in there that could rattle?Comment
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Charging rotor, stator and starter clutch are behind there.Originally posted by 550ERAT View Post1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.
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You might loose a small amount of oil but it won't gush or anything like that.Ed
To measure is to know.
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