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    noise in 5th gear

    This noise has developed slowly during the past several years. Sounds like a chatter when in 5th only. I can shift down to 4th and back to 5th and sometimes make it quieter. The noise changes frequency with the rpms and is most pronounced between 3500 - 4500. If the clutch is pulled in the sound disappears. Bike does not shift hard or slip but the clutch (not stock) has not been replaced in a long time. Any thoughts? Thanks
    1982 GS1000S Katana
    1982 GS1100E

    #2
    Re: noise in 5th gear

    Since it is the easiest thing to check, I would take a look at the clutch.
    Could be nothing more than sloppy clutch springs.

    Earl

    Originally posted by pano
    This noise has developed slowly during the past several years. Sounds like a chatter when in 5th only. I can shift down to 4th and back to 5th and sometimes make it quieter. The noise changes frequency with the rpms and is most pronounced between 3500 - 4500. If the clutch is pulled in the sound disappears. Bike does not shift hard or slip but the clutch (not stock) has not been replaced in a long time. Any thoughts? Thanks
    Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

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      #3
      noise in 5th gear

      Thanks Earl. It's on my to do list.
      1982 GS1000S Katana
      1982 GS1100E

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        #4
        Same Problem

        My bike makes the same noise, and only in 5th gear. I can feel a clicking through the handle bars. The noise is most noticalbe at around 3500 rpm. I would really like to know the cause.

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          #5
          I am working on my clutch now. I will post the fix when the noise is gone. I can only hear mine though.
          1982 GS1000S Katana
          1982 GS1100E

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            #6
            It appears the noise was the clutch springs as Earl had suggested. I replaced them and after a short ride during a break in the rain, the noise appears to be gone. I also switched to 20w50 as well.

            Thanks Earl
            1982 GS1000S Katana
            1982 GS1100E

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