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screenman · 10-05-2009, 07:01 PM

I have a 1996 VS 800 intruder with 41000 miles on it. It runs great, I had the rear wheel lock up just for a second. I pulled in the clutch and the engine did not die, when I let the clutch out it resumed as if nothing happened. I changed the oil and filter, while cleaning out the sump filter I had lots of metal shavings and a couple of large chunks. The bike starts easy and goes right into gear. It makes a grinding noise when moving. What could have happened?

The_AirHawk · 10-05-2009, 08:56 PM

Bearing. If it's not "knocking" when running, possibly (Likely!) a Transmission Bearing went, taking a gear(s) with it........

If you really like the bike - I'd start searching for a new/used engine from a crashed sibling. Likely far, FAR cheaper than splitting the cases and rebuilding the trans (which won't end there - as they share common oil supply, your engine bearing-surfaces are next on the "grind into slag" list).

Sorry man, it sucks - I know.

Kenneth_Moore · 10-06-2009, 06:43 AM

A transmission gear may have lost a few teeth. It's FUBAR. Discard the motorcycle or take Hawk's advice on a new engine/transmission.

10-05-2009, 07:01 PM	#1
screenman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denison, TX Posts: 1	1996 VS 800 Intruder I have a 1996 VS 800 intruder with 41000 miles on it. It runs great, I had the rear wheel lock up just for a second. I pulled in the clutch and the engine did not die, when I let the clutch out it resumed as if nothing happened. I changed the oil and filter, while cleaning out the sump filter I had lots of metal shavings and a couple of large chunks. The bike starts easy and goes right into gear. It makes a grinding noise when moving. What could have happened?

10-05-2009, 08:56 PM	#2
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Bearing. If it's not "knocking" when running, possibly (Likely!) a Transmission Bearing went, taking a gear(s) with it........ If you really like the bike - I'd start searching for a new/used engine from a crashed sibling. Likely far, FAR cheaper than splitting the cases and rebuilding the trans (which won't end there - as they share common oil supply, your engine bearing-surfaces are next on the "grind into slag" list). Sorry man, it sucks - I know. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

10-06-2009, 06:43 AM	#3
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	A transmission gear may have lost a few teeth. It's FUBAR. Discard the motorcycle or take Hawk's advice on a new engine/transmission. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

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