transmission problems -too much backlash

[jimc1031]

Hi Venture Friends

I am a newbie to Venture rider I just bought a 1987 Venture 1300_ I bought it cheap and of course

Has its problems .

All the diaphyrams in carbs are busted no problems with handling this problems.

MY BIG CONCERN IS THE TRANSMISSION-'THE REAR WHEEL WAS JUST STUCK ON . I REMOVE WHEEL

TO TEST DIFFERENTIAL ETC--FOUND LOTS OF PLAY IN TRANS. I COULD MOVE DRIVE SHAFT APPROX

90 degrees back and forth except for 5th gear in which was nor mal

I drain oil no signs of metal in oil . My question what should back lash be when rotating driveshaft-

WHY IS IT SO MUCH PLAY IN 1 thru 4 but. 5th to me is nornmal

Thanks. Jim C. Carson City. Nevada:bacp

[Squeeze]

As long as you don't hear any bad Sounds from it, the Play seems to be normal for me.