1150 GS Normal rear wheel play?

[brewking]

Just got an 1150 GS and if I grip the rear wheel and move it, there seems to be some play in the final drive joint. Is some play normal?

 

[littleredrooster]

If you mean rotational play - yes, it's perfectly normal.

 

[brewking]

Pulling and pushing the wheel sideways, as if I was testing for loose wheel bearings.

Also, if I do not accelerate smoothly, there is a knocking as if the chain were loose on a chain driven bike.

Are these things normal and I am just not used to the bike?

Cheers

 

[mozzup]

it is bearings, the one on final drive needs adjusting, there's a few threads about it on here somewhere, hold tight, someone (in better state of mind) will be along shortly to assist

 

[Aidan1150]

This thread by Steptoe will help you determine which bearing is giving you the trouble Brewking.

Odds on it will be the paralever bearing though.

 

[brewking]

Thanks to everyone for your help. Will investigate later today.