Kawasaki GPZ 500s

Anthony Cole | 17:56 Sun 07th Jun 2009 | Other Vehicles

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When spinning the rear wheel on my girlfriends Kawasaki GPZ 500s (98) the is an amount of play between the wheel and the housing that holds the cush drive. The wheel moves a fraction before the housing that holds the sprocket and chain starts to turn. Is this normal or would wear to then cush drive cause this? Is the bike safe to ride due to a biking holiday this week?

Thanks in advance

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gonzo00

as long as the movement is not excessive,i wouldn't worry too much about this..it is evidence of slight wear to the cush drive rubbers..and would be normal in most well used bikes..i've never seen this bad enough to warrant changing them. it should be fine for many more thousands of miles.... :0)

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Big thanks....much appreciated!

Teddio

There shouldn't be any play if the rear wheel is moved from side to side, if so it indicates worn wheel bearings or worn swinging arm bearings. A fair amount of play between the rear sprocket and the wheel is normal even on a new bike and is a result of the rubber cush drive.

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