GL1000 clutch problem- I think.

[john83]

Thanks hillsy, I will give that a shot.

Maritime, yes when I started realizing why the engine might not be turning over I was really scared that we might have bent a valve or something. Once I cleared the cylinder the engine fired right up and seems to be running as well as it ever has, no new noises or anything. Any way I can check for internal damage that doesn't involve tearing the engine down? Right now it's my brothers only means of transportation.

Thanks for all the help gents, I'm sure I'll be asking for more at some point.

 

[Maritime]

Hmm, I am not sure but if it is running ok you should be fine. There is a section on NGWCLUB and Randakks on it though may be worth a look.

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Compression test? If the cylinder that was full of gas did bend the rod, it would not push the piston as high in the cylinder, should see a marked lower compression than the rest I would think.

 

[john83]

That may be a good idea, I'm pretty sure I can borrow a compression tester from the local Autozone. He may be about to trade the bike off for a car/truck so we'll see if I get around to that.