Wheel turns in neutral

[kimbo]

Oh God, I just know I am gonna get so much stick for this question
but in the spirit of ending my year on a high, here goes:

Had my 10plate GSA on the centre stand today to do a little cleaning and fettling. Started her up, mainly just to hear the noise of the akro, and noticed the rear wheel spinning quite fast - if I had to guess about 5mph.

Now, I'm sure it never used to do this. Is this normal or something I should worry about and look into?

I know, I know, idiot question but I had to ask

Thanks

 

[cookie]

Its just the oil in the gearbox making the shafts rotate

 

[kimbo]

Its just the oil in the gearbox making the shafts rotate

Thanks cookie

Does it make any difference that when I pull the clutch lever in it stops?

 

[cookie]

The clutch disconnects the engine from the gearbox as it should. Being a dry clutch it does that quite well.

If it was a wet clutch the wheel would probably still rotate.

 

[kimbo]

Well, that puts my mind at ease. Thanks Cookie

 

[Timpo]

FFS....

 

[kimbo]

FFS....

I aim to please

 

[columbus]

Its just the oil in the gearbox making the shafts rotate

Does it make any difference what oil is used

 

[Old Codger]

FFS

Friction of the viscous kind

 

[Loiq]

what oil are you using...? and are your tyres filled with nitrogen...? or hydrogen...?

 

[columbus]

what oil are you using...? and are your tyres filled with nitrogen...? or hydrogen...?

Just hot air

 

[APE]

FFS....

I think you got off lightly there

 

[davegs]

Wheels

I suspect a new years wind up here!! anyway, happy new year to all.

 

[JASONBC]

Oh God, I just know I am gonna get so much stick for this question
but in the spirit of ending my year on a high, here goes:

Had my 10plate GSA on the centre stand today to do a little cleaning and fettling. Started her up, mainly just to hear the noise of the akro, and noticed the rear wheel spinning quite fast - if I had to guess about 5mph.

Now, I'm sure it never used to do this. Is this normal or something I should worry about and look into?

I know, I know, idiot question but I had to ask

Thanks

They all do that, my father 1150gs does exactly the same thing it's nothing to worrry about, which a lot of GS rides don't seem to know judging by the posts put up in thread i started last year. I had several replies telling me it was in gear when it wasn't

All the gear no idea i guess

 

[(RIP) Miff]

You only need to worry if it makes the FRONT wheel turn....

 

[skywalker]

FFS....

Hey its the 1200 section

 

[kimbo]

I suspect a new years wind up here!! anyway, happy new year to all.

If only it was a wind up

I am indeed that stupid, believe me I've held back from far worse questions than that

Still, I got the advice I needed and got off VERY lightly IMO.

Happy New Year to all of you.

ATB

Kim

 

[Tbolt]

Been asked before in 1150 section

Do not let the 850/1100/1150 lot get away with their usual wind ups

Same question asked in their section many moons ago.

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14575&highlight=rear+wheel+turns

The wheel turned on my 1150 and my 1200. Also turned on my Jap multis.