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I've got an 81 GS650GL with a broken output shaft.
I've talked to three shops, and all agree that the labour for the repair will run about 10 hours.
I don't have the skills or the facilites to split the case and tear it down myself, so the work will have to be done by pros.
Overall repair cost will likely run about C$1,000. Other than the sheared output shaft, the bike is in pretty good shape, with only 27000 km on the odometer, so she should have lots of life left in her. I'd be hard pressed to find another bike in as good condition for the price, so for now, the repair looks like the most economically feasible way to keep riding for now.
For parts, I'm looking at replacing the bottom end gaskets, the output shaft seal, and the output shaft itself. I can still get new gaskets and the seal, but the output shaft is 'discontinued' and I'll have to replace it with a used unit. That's where my question arises.
I've talked to TJ's parts in Calgary (where the bike is) and they've quoted me C$365 + tax for the output shaft, with no warranty on the part. As I understand it, the output shaft is under quite a bit of stress, transferring power from the transmission. As this is an expensive repair (mostly labour), I would not want to go through this again this season or any other time, so the quality of the replacement output shaft is critical. I'm thinking of magnafluxing the shaft before having it installed, so if it's not strong enough, I'll look for a stronger one before sinking the money into the repair of the bike. I've already missed two months of riding, and I want to enjoy the balance of the summer on my bike as possible.
Is this the way to go with this repair, or can anyone recommend a better course of action?
Thanks in advance.
Count Zero
Edmont, Alberta, Canada
I've talked to three shops, and all agree that the labour for the repair will run about 10 hours.
I don't have the skills or the facilites to split the case and tear it down myself, so the work will have to be done by pros.
Overall repair cost will likely run about C$1,000. Other than the sheared output shaft, the bike is in pretty good shape, with only 27000 km on the odometer, so she should have lots of life left in her. I'd be hard pressed to find another bike in as good condition for the price, so for now, the repair looks like the most economically feasible way to keep riding for now.
For parts, I'm looking at replacing the bottom end gaskets, the output shaft seal, and the output shaft itself. I can still get new gaskets and the seal, but the output shaft is 'discontinued' and I'll have to replace it with a used unit. That's where my question arises.
I've talked to TJ's parts in Calgary (where the bike is) and they've quoted me C$365 + tax for the output shaft, with no warranty on the part. As I understand it, the output shaft is under quite a bit of stress, transferring power from the transmission. As this is an expensive repair (mostly labour), I would not want to go through this again this season or any other time, so the quality of the replacement output shaft is critical. I'm thinking of magnafluxing the shaft before having it installed, so if it's not strong enough, I'll look for a stronger one before sinking the money into the repair of the bike. I've already missed two months of riding, and I want to enjoy the balance of the summer on my bike as possible.
Is this the way to go with this repair, or can anyone recommend a better course of action?
Thanks in advance.
Count Zero
Edmont, Alberta, Canada
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