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Title: gs500f won't go into gear
Post by: fred97 on September 27, 2015, 09:06:14 AM
Hi i have been having problems with this bike. the bike starts but doesn't move can go through all of the gears doesn't move. i can push it around though. i have replaced the clutch plates and hoses on the bike still nothing. can someone give me some help.
Title: Re: gs500f won't go into gear
Post by: Watcher on September 27, 2015, 09:22:06 AM
Sounds like the clutch isn't engaging.

Did you do a 3 point cable adjustment?
Title: Re: gs500f won't go into gear
Post by: Slack on September 27, 2015, 12:39:53 PM
 :o
Is the chain installed?
sorry, had to ask, lol!

Did you replace the clutch springs and friction disks when you replaced the plates? or were they well within spec?
Title: Re: gs500f won't go into gear
Post by: fred97 on September 28, 2015, 09:05:15 AM
Thanks ill check all of this again. To note the clutch plates were black when i took them out is their anything else that i should look for? Thanks
Title: Re: gs500f won't go into gear
Post by: HPP8140 on September 28, 2015, 11:26:39 AM
Quote from: fred97 on September 28, 2015, 09:05:15 AM
Thanks ill check all of this again. To note the clutch plates were black when i took them out is their anything else that i should look for? Thanks

as mentioned above, 3 point cable adjustment. Open small cover on left side.
Title: Re: gs500f won't go into gear
Post by: fred97 on October 30, 2015, 09:22:14 AM
I checked all of this and it was all good still dont know whats wrong
Title: Re: gs500f won't go into gear
Post by: EdChen on October 30, 2015, 11:18:35 AM
Does it not go into gear as in you can't shift? Can you shift? Or is the issue more that the clutch won't engage?

Did you recently replace the clutch or do some kind of service in there?
Title: Re: gs500f won't go into gear
Post by: fred97 on October 30, 2015, 12:21:46 PM
Sorry ya it does not engage and clutch plates and friction playes were replaced. Have hanes manual.
Title: Re: gs500f won't go into gear
Post by: lucas on October 30, 2015, 12:42:40 PM
Hey guys, what is a 3 point cable adjustment?

Oh, I found a discussion thread by searching
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58383.0
Title: Re: gs500f won't go into gear
Post by: sledge on October 30, 2015, 12:56:54 PM
Is the thrust bearing (item 14) in place?

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Title: Re: gs500f won't go into gear
Post by: fred97 on October 30, 2015, 01:32:27 PM
Ya it is. Could it have anything to do with how burnt the clutch plates were when i replaced them.
Title: Re: gs500f won't go into gear
Post by: fred97 on October 30, 2015, 01:50:05 PM
Could i have over tightened toe skrews if so what would be the correct lbs in torque.
Title: Re: gs500f won't go into gear
Post by: 89500inPA on October 31, 2015, 07:05:02 AM
When I rebuilt my clutch a few years ago,  I remember I had to take it apart again as something in the clutch basket was not fully seated and was preventing the clutch from engaging. I cant remember exactly what, maybe the last plate. Also seen a couple threads about broken push rods on here but I think that would be the opposite effect.
Title: Re: gs500f won't go into gear
Post by: sledge on October 31, 2015, 12:38:06 PM
You are going to have go back and recheck everything you have done  :dunno_black:
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