I've had my 04' 1150 GSA for just over 4 weeks and have covered over 3000mls and I'm just back tonight from a 600m mile trip around Mull, Moidart and Ardnamurchan.
I did feel a slight vibration on some corners when I first got the GS but put it down to my not being used to the bike and having nothing to compare with, well, I'm pretty sure now that there's something going on back there that shouldn't be.
The bike was laden with camping kit for the trip and was pretty heavy and I really noticed it on a smooth piece of road when I was having a gentle weave from side to side in the rare sunshine, in a straight line everything is smooth but when leaned over even a small amount there is a heavy vibration (probably intensified by the weight?). If I pulled the clutch in when doing this the vibration was still there and feels similar to a worn wheel bearing in a car when you corner.
There's no oil leak but that means nothing, there is a slight lateral play in the rear wheel but it doesn't seem to be excessive although I don't know enough to know...if that makes sense!
The cost of the bearing and seal isn't bad so this is probably worth doing anyway as I intend to head away again at the end of the month so it would be piece of mind.
I've been trying to read as much as I can tonight before ordering and it doesn't seen to be a big job but am I correct in thinking that there is no re-shimming involved if I just replace the main FD bearing (providing that the shimming is correct in the first place)?
Mileage is 36,500 with full history and no mention of any main bearing change.
Any information/advice/criticism would be appreciated
Mike.
I did feel a slight vibration on some corners when I first got the GS but put it down to my not being used to the bike and having nothing to compare with, well, I'm pretty sure now that there's something going on back there that shouldn't be.
The bike was laden with camping kit for the trip and was pretty heavy and I really noticed it on a smooth piece of road when I was having a gentle weave from side to side in the rare sunshine, in a straight line everything is smooth but when leaned over even a small amount there is a heavy vibration (probably intensified by the weight?). If I pulled the clutch in when doing this the vibration was still there and feels similar to a worn wheel bearing in a car when you corner.
There's no oil leak but that means nothing, there is a slight lateral play in the rear wheel but it doesn't seem to be excessive although I don't know enough to know...if that makes sense!
The cost of the bearing and seal isn't bad so this is probably worth doing anyway as I intend to head away again at the end of the month so it would be piece of mind.
I've been trying to read as much as I can tonight before ordering and it doesn't seen to be a big job but am I correct in thinking that there is no re-shimming involved if I just replace the main FD bearing (providing that the shimming is correct in the first place)?
Mileage is 36,500 with full history and no mention of any main bearing change.
Any information/advice/criticism would be appreciated
Mike.
