My 76 GL1000 developed a ticking sound in the rear end about a week ago.

I had overhauled the bike in May after sitting for 10 years. I did lub the rear end, greased the spline nipple, changed the fluid at that time. I have put 3,000 miles on since then.

I pulled the rear wheel and could not see any chips in the drive, the bearings looked OK and there was plenty of grease on everything. I pulled the wheel off my parts bike and put it on and the ticking sound is gone.

I would like to know if anyone else has had this problem with a rear wheel? Do the wheel hub become worn around the bearings the same as the 1980's GL's?

Regards.
gary

By David Morrow on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 05:43 pm:

I have a '75 that does the same thing. If you have Rider Magazine for Sept/97 go to page 66 or Rider Mag Jan/01 page 59 you'll find your answer.

Once you have the rear wheel off, there are, I believe, 6 bolts holding the final drive flange to the hub. Remove the hub and put gobs of waterproof grease onto the bushings and pins where the bolts came out. Lots on the splines & axle as well.

I'm going to be doing mine in the next few days; maybe even tonight. I'll be taking some pic's with the digital camera. Let me know if you need copies.

See the factory manual page 14-30 or Clymers page 138-140

Also, reassembly is most important. Loosen the 3 nuts on the final drive that attach it to the swing arm. No liquids will drain out. Next, slide in the axle, tighten down the axle nut, then tighten the 3 final drive nuts, then all the rest of the stuff you removed or loosened.

Good luck with it

By David Morrow on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 05:50 pm:

I should clarify something. When I say "6 bolts holding the final drive flange to the hub", I mean the wheel, not the drive unit.

By Jim Miller on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 11:10 pm:

Would also do good to remove the final drive and check the splines in there. Just did my 77 in the spring. The greease nipple is useless. There was grease halfway up the tube toward the u joint. It was not going into the spline and coupler.

And don't undo the 6 nuts. The drive flange and pins can be gently pried out of the wheel (as an assembly)

By Gary Hindley on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 04:49 am:

All;

Thanks for the advice, I will take it apart this weekend.

Regards.
gary

By Jerry Pasman on Friday, August 17, 2001 - 03:22 am:

Check your spokes. Loose spokes will tick a little at low speed. I have seen broken spokes before on 1000's. Look the spokes over closely where they go through the hub ,for wear.

By Jeff MALTBY on Friday, August 17, 2001 - 11:31 pm:

Gary . I posted on your problem several days ago but it must of been removed.

Some new 75 gl1000s had this clicking noise you are referring to. It did involve the rear hub bearing area but was not the same problem as the 83 rear cast mag and the 84-5 gl1200 mags experienced. 80-1-2 gl1100 comstars were near bullet proof .

I have the dec 1976 GWOA mag here that tells you about this problem with some 75 rear wheels.

It could also be like jerry mentions=loose spokes. Email me direct and I'll scan you a one page copy.

By Jeff MALTBY on Saturday, August 18, 2001 - 06:24 am:

This one page gwoa scan also speaks about the use of premium fuel and hondas conclusion on the matter.

Good stuff here.