I came across this little gem on the GS Resources. Can't turn fork when slowing down from high speeds? Hello. I have a 1983 GS1100GL (Shaft Drive). My motorcycle just started having this issue. Just got it back from having the starter clutch replaced last week.... Now i was driving home doing about 65 and tried to turn the fork and it was completely locked up. So i slowed down and it stayed locked until I was completely stopped. Then I could force it to turn. After i did so i rode it around the parking lot and was able to turn just fine. So i hit a straightaway to test it at high speeds. Hit 65 and and it locked again. Obviously I can lean to make lane changes and turn but i can't turn my fork to the left or right at any speeds above about 30 and it locks completely at 65.....Anyone have any ideas? I am about a half hour from home and i know there is a grease fitting on the front end near the caliper. I plan to ride home and grease that. Anyone have any idea if that will help or is this something worse?
He should stop using synthetic engine oil. Change back to dino and his problems will go away If not, he could also try changing the headlight fluid, although that may affect engine performance. As a last resort, he'd need to check the muffler bearing, but that's quite a tricky procedure. Even the factory manual gives little clue about setting it up and adjusting it correctly.
Just got it back from having the starter clutch replaced last week he should have pulled over and let the clutch out...
Na yer both wrong, he shoulda bought a jamjar! no probs with them, that a complete rebuild wont fix!
hmmmmmmm....me thinks anyone trying to "turn the fork" at 65....is going to have a problem........due i would think to a certain gyroscopic effect.....
