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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: BreakerIBS on June 08, 2008, 02:07:32 PM

Title: Shifting
Post by: BreakerIBS on June 08, 2008, 02:07:32 PM
When I shift I let the clutch out smooth, and i give it gas as well, I still feel a jerk, nothing major, just the gears engaging. I was just wondering if this could damage the bike, or if it's ok, and I just need to get better at matching the throttle with the clutch.

I also feel the jerk, when i let off the throttle while driving, and then get back on the throttle.


Thanks,
Breaker
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: ben2go on June 08, 2008, 02:12:01 PM
Sounds like to much chain slack.I had the same problem when I bought my bike.Adjusted the chain and all was well in the world.
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: BreakerIBS on June 08, 2008, 02:21:28 PM
I have read the manual that came with the bike, so to adjust the chain, I looses then axel nut and then adjust both sides and then retighten the nut??
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: Jay_wolf on June 08, 2008, 02:23:15 PM
Yep , Just pull the wheel back , and make sure both sides are Level with each other
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: BreakerIBS on June 08, 2008, 02:24:16 PM
I don't have a tourque wrench either. Is this a no no unless you have one, or can I go about it using a normal wrench.?
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: ben2go on June 08, 2008, 02:34:05 PM
Quote from: BreakerIBS on June 08, 2008, 02:24:16 PM
I don't have a tourque wrench either. Is this a no no unless you have one, or can I go about it using a normal wrench.?

I have not used a torque wrench on my axle bolts.I have never had one slip or come out of alignment.However I don't do stunts on my bike.I'm a curve junkiee.
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: beRto on June 08, 2008, 03:12:12 PM
A decent torque wrench will serve you well time and time again. Proper rear axle torque is very important.

... in summary, buy a torque wrench  :thumb: :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: ben2go on June 08, 2008, 03:44:06 PM
Quote from: beRto on June 08, 2008, 03:12:12 PM
A decent torque wrench will serve you well time and time again. Proper rear axle torque is very important.

... in summary, buy a torque wrench  :thumb: :icon_mrgreen:

I agree.Even tho I don't use one on my axles, I use one on everything else.
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: mach1 on June 08, 2008, 04:06:02 PM
what are the torque specs for the rear axle
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: beRto on June 08, 2008, 04:16:28 PM
Quote from: mach1 on June 08, 2008, 04:06:02 PM
what are the torque specs for the rear axle


Are you joking?

This was answered yesterday  :icon_rolleyes:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=41958.0
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: mach1 on June 08, 2008, 05:18:58 PM
I wasnt on too long yesterday but i got it
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: Affschnozel on June 08, 2008, 05:24:37 PM
 :laugh:
Your cat had enough   :thumb:
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: BreakerIBS on June 10, 2008, 06:45:49 AM
What is the size of the nut on the rear axel?
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: gsJack on June 10, 2008, 07:03:11 AM
22 mm
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: BreakerIBS on June 10, 2008, 07:17:51 AM
Thanks, also what is the size of the adjusting nut?
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: gsJack on June 10, 2008, 08:57:15 AM
12 mm
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: BreakerIBS on June 10, 2008, 09:07:23 AM
GSJACK U DA MAN :cheers:
Title: Re: Shifting
Post by: mach1 on June 10, 2008, 05:01:59 PM
you can never have too much beer :cheers:
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