82 GL500I suspension
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82 GL500I suspension
Has anyone any opinions on a creaking/ snapping sound coming from under the bike ( has Pro-Link monoshock ) . I have not determined from where but I suspect the pivots of the links or even the swing arm bearings. Seems to ride and drive great. It there any typical maintenance, Lubrication normally required that I dont see in the manual schedule. I am looking for peoples experience with this that might help me narrow it down. It does not appear to be shaft or final drive related but I am open to suggestions.
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1982 GL500 Interstate
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Re: 82 GL500I suspension
Over my head (easily done), one of our cleverer guys will be along soon.
In the meantime you could try posting on the CX site .....
Gord
In the meantime you could try posting on the CX site .....
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Re: 82 GL500I suspension
Hello, The most likely cause is the pro-link mechanism. You will have to drop the exhaust to remove some of the bolts, hopefully the bolts are not seized in the bushings. Lots of good info on the CX forum site.you can also download the complete Factory Manual from a wiki there. Not too bad of a task, I'm getting ready to service my 81 GL500 for this season. it has the same squeak.
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Re: 82 GL500I suspension
Google search "GL500 suspension zirk" image search not web
There is more info there than u will ever need used to have a link to
Chopper Charles site but it shut down >
There is more info there than u will ever need used to have a link to
Chopper Charles site but it shut down >
What I say is based on Google and Yrs.of
experience, in the stream of time not even a
blink......So take anything I say as merely inconsequential babble.
Herd:1979 Cx500C,1979 Cx500S,1982 Gl500I,1982? Suzuki GL650G SDG 50 1977 GL1000
The Departed:Schwinn w/3.5 Briggs
1948 Salisbury scooter (9hp Wisconsin power)
1947 Harley Knucklehead
1968 Honda S90,
1970 BSA Thunderbolt,
1979 CX500D Dresser aka.The Slug(Guess why)
1978 GL1000(showroom bike Supulveda Honda last '78 in stock)
asked for best deal $950,slug got left in the dust.........as usual.
1978 Z w/ big bore kit.(long story)
2001 Suzi Bandit 1200S,great bike
About 30 or 40 others.
experience, in the stream of time not even a
blink......So take anything I say as merely inconsequential babble.
Herd:1979 Cx500C,1979 Cx500S,1982 Gl500I,1982? Suzuki GL650G SDG 50 1977 GL1000
The Departed:Schwinn w/3.5 Briggs
1948 Salisbury scooter (9hp Wisconsin power)
1947 Harley Knucklehead
1968 Honda S90,
1970 BSA Thunderbolt,
1979 CX500D Dresser aka.The Slug(Guess why)
1978 GL1000(showroom bike Supulveda Honda last '78 in stock)
asked for best deal $950,slug got left in the dust.........as usual.
1978 Z w/ big bore kit.(long story)
2001 Suzi Bandit 1200S,great bike
About 30 or 40 others.
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Re: 82 GL500I suspension
I restored one a few years ago and the pro-link was rusty and some of the parts were seized. I had to take it all apart, cleaned regrease and it work like new, no more noise.
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Re: 82 GL500I suspension
Thanks
It appears to be the prolink as suggested and the CX forum people had some great write up too. Will just have to take it apart
It appears to be the prolink as suggested and the CX forum people had some great write up too. Will just have to take it apart
Honda 72 CL100 sold
74 CB750 K4 nice driver
1966 CA77/305 Dream nostalgic driver
84 GL1200I work in progress
1970 CT 70
1982 GL500 Interstate
74 CB750 K4 nice driver
1966 CA77/305 Dream nostalgic driver
84 GL1200I work in progress
1970 CT 70
1982 GL500 Interstate
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Re: 82 GL500I suspension
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Re: 82 GL500I suspension
Thanks Sidecar
I may jump in next to the suspension next weekend. I am slowly getting it together. I sold My 600 Shadow and that frees up a few more nickles to buy silverwing parts.
I may jump in next to the suspension next weekend. I am slowly getting it together. I sold My 600 Shadow and that frees up a few more nickles to buy silverwing parts.
Honda 72 CL100 sold
74 CB750 K4 nice driver
1966 CA77/305 Dream nostalgic driver
84 GL1200I work in progress
1970 CT 70
1982 GL500 Interstate
74 CB750 K4 nice driver
1966 CA77/305 Dream nostalgic driver
84 GL1200I work in progress
1970 CT 70
1982 GL500 Interstate
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