Suzukigs500e 1998 gearbox noise!

[suzukigs500e1998]

Hi,
I have a suszukgs500e 1998 when my bike is on its centre stand and i turn the back wheel while in nutral i can hear a clonking sound, coming from the gearbox area, the little sproket end, it does this wheather i turn the wheel forwards or in reverse, any ideas as to why it makes this noise, do they all make this nosie, is the chain on its way out or is the gearbox duffed, only just got the bike so now nothing about it, could any one help me out!
Thanks
Dave

[suzukigs500e1998]

I take it from all the replys that know one has a suzukigs500e, or u guys just can't be bothered to help out a fellow suzuki owner thought this was the suzuki gs posting page where all the suzuki owners hang out, maybe i'm wrong!!!!!

[starwalt]

Hello Dave. I imagine with the weather getting better in many places, GStwinners are running their bikes around rather than spending time on the computer. 

Now as to this "clonking" sound...my first impression is chain.

Chain things to check:
-> lubrication - dry/sticky chains can make noise
-> tension - look in the FAQ for tips
-> alignment - a major problem if not correct. Your rear wheel should be parallel with the plane of the sprocket. Adjust it at the swing arm.

There are several items moving in the transmission when the rear wheel is moved, even though it is in neutral. Some gear noise is normal at this point.

Make sure your oil level is correct. The engine oil is also used to lubricate the transmission gears. The clutch is a wet clutch also.

Perhaps others will chime in, but it is difficult to troubleshoot without more information.

Let us know.