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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: dani on December 18, 2004, 02:02:29 AM

Title: looking for General tech info
Post by: dani on December 18, 2004, 02:02:29 AM
Hi All,
I'm new rider and the 500F is my first bike. I did 200 miles on it and when down shifting it's making loud noise like metal hits metal. I asked the dealer about it and they told me that it's normal, but i'mnot sure and don't trust dealers.
thats the reasone i'm asking here, personal experiance is the best.

Thanks in advance
Title: looking for General tech info
Post by: TheGoodGuy on December 18, 2004, 02:36:43 AM
hi dani,

make sure your bike has enough oil.. check the dipstick on the right side.. also make sure that you are depressing the clutch all the way.

The gearbox is a big rough when in breakin, i remmeber mine being extremly notchy but no metal to metal sounds.

I dont know where in LA do you live, but i am coming home in a few days, i can have a look at it.
Title: looking for General tech info
Post by: scratch on December 18, 2004, 09:25:15 AM
Quote from: The_good_guymake sure your bike has enough oil.. check the dipstick on the right side.. also make sure that you are depressing the clutch all the way.

The gearbox is a big rough when in breakin, i remmeber mine being extremly notchy but no metal to metal sounds.

Also, check the clutch cable freeplay.