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R1150gs clutch slipping I'm not too familiar with the The splines inside the clutch disk itself are what gives away and wears out first, causing wear on the corresponding areas of the input shaft. This is rare but possible. The clutch would slip when the transmission was in fifth gear and the throttle was abruptly whacked open. Engine sound changed and acceleration compromised. The first symptom is a badly slipping clutch that just gets worse. That was for the clutch disk, (2) seals. I recently took a long ride (8094 miles) from Idaho Falls, ID, to Deadhorse, AK, and the only problem I had with the bike during the trip was the clutch circuit. Not a pretty Just after changing clutch on my 2004 R1150GS, theres been a noise, coming somewhere from the clutch/gearbox. The failure was difficult starting or starter spinning without spinning the engine. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by Peak2Peak, Feb 14, 2015. Topics related to the ownership, maintenance, equipping, operation, and riding of the R1150R. R1150 GS Clutch Failure. Don't know how hard it is to replace, but if it goes to the shop, it runs $714. #14. liviob, Oct 7, 2013 #15. Short of taking it all apart again is there anything I can try or check. Joined: Aug 19, 2014 Oddometer: 436 Well, at 120k I had to pull it apart again because the clutch was slipping. The lad that fitted it didn't replace crank oil seals. Sbct, Mar 30, 2018 #1. Slipping clutch?Confirmed upon inspection and some measurements? I would appreciate any additional thoughts on the episodically slipping clutch in my ÔÇÖ04 1150 GS with 44,500 miles. Bike only has 24000km on the clock. 203". Oil seal went and oil covered the new friction plate and the rest of So my bike, r1150gs 2003, is slipping in high gears (5th + 6th, occasionally 4th) which is annoying but not really a huge issue in normal day to day driving. Surely I haven't worn it out. KbdNoOni, May 6, 2008 #1. I'd need to look it up again to make sure. The clipping clutch is from the clutch fluid running up the pushrod to the clutch itself, making it slip. This reservoir supplies the whole circuit, which includes the master and slave cylinders. So I guess the answer to your question is somewhere between 1 and So I own a 2004 R1150GS. Clutch master cylinder needed fluid . And proceeded to immediately drip out of slave cylinder/clutch area on bike when added. It sure felt like a slipping clutch - mostly when you accelerate briskly in higher gears. I was riding an R1150RT with about 9K miles on the clock Tango - I don't own an 1150, so I'm only repeating what I have read. Joined: Nov 2, 2010 I was home visiting my dad this weekend and he was complaining of his clutch slipping on his K12RS with 50,000 miles. I replaced all clutch components from a wrecked bike with 20k miles on it and haven't had any rattling since. I have heard about possible engine or transmission seal leaks, but I am a little put out by having a bike 8 months out of warranty that requires $$$$ repairs. That will ruin your clutch friction disk. . After a good few bleeds and Context: 2001 R1150GS. I just sold my '96 with 81K and never any clutch trans 2002 R1150RT, Silver Silver, the "cool and aloof" color. Has been like this he says since he bought it secondhand two years ago. One quick check is to take the lid off the clutch master cylinder on the left handlebar. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by Kokopelli, Mar 6, 2005. Bulletin concerning clutch slippage on 2002 models? At 25,000 gentle miles the clutch has started slipping in 5th and 6th gears at about 5000rpm, full throttle. John, his first rate mechanic replaced the clutch, pressure plate and clutch surfaces. and the labor. Above 4000 RPM if I got on the throttle RPMs would go up but no increase in speed. Replies 30 Views Slipping Clutch - 2005 R1150R with 18K. I tried just replacing the clutch (all the plates) with the extended centre in the hope that the gearbox splines were going to be OK despite a bit of wear. It measured . I had two choices. That being said, you may have a transmission or engine seal leak. BMW For about 5 years near the end of 5,000 mi Golden Sprectra 20W50, the sprag clutch would start slipping. Re: Clutch slipping. BMW R1250R/S R1200R/S R1150R/T Forum. the excess fluid has no place to go and eventually the clutch will slip because the slave cylinder can not fully relax. The previous post may have been talking about the rear seal of the input shaft. Second remove tail light. So even though the clutch seems oil free after cleaning, once it gets It is a simple job to remove the starter and look inside the clutch housing to view the area around the clutch disk spline. The manual doesn't have a change interval for the clutch (probably no bike manual does). R1150GS, No Clutch. Diagram #32_0954: HANDBRAKE LEVER. To fix this issue, you may need to My son's R100T exhibits clutch slipping behavior when the machine is cold, especially on cold or cool days. bpotter New member. It speeds up and slows down with firing I just had mine fail on my 2001 R1150GS. bpotter; Feb 26, 2022; Oilheads; Replies 6 Views 2K. My ‘07 GSA had a slipping clutch on the interstate when rolling on the throttle, at speed. Even when slipping the clutch heavily while threading through traffic, it neither faded nor became There are several potential causes for clutch system failures in the 2004 BMW R1150RT: Worn clutch disc: Over time, the clutch disc can wear out, resulting in decreased friction and power transfer. Sure, a number of riders have experienced slipping clutches on the BMW boxer bikes including the 2000 1100S. Join Date: May 2000 And as you are inexperienced could you be confusing that throttle action with clutch slipping. Check to make sure the slave isn't leaking. Signs of Clutch Slipping. It is slipping at highway speeds and getting harder to engage the clutch in 1st gear, especially on inclines. RDKL_beemer [O^O] Joined: Dec 16, 2012 Oddometer: 6. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Jamesa5454, Aug 3, 2016 #1. First noticed trying to pass a truck on a hill. This is more likely to be the gearbox. On a six-speed the most likely cause is a bad slave cylinder. Toyota wanted $1000. The bike only has 17K miles so I My clutch slave cylinder seems be leaking fluid on my clutch plate. Current: 2019 R1250GS Exclusive. My 2002 R1150R stripped the clutch splines at around 29K miles. That is one of the bigger problems for new riders Have you been using more engine oil? Pull the the fill plug for the gearbox and see if the oil level is low. I'd be very surprised if that's all the clutch can take. FAQ; Board index. How to adjust clutch -r1150gs. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by thegary, Apr 15, 2006. A new clutch isn't a horrible job on these bikes but is pretty involved and can kill two good weekends. ) As the clutch wears, the fluid level in the reservoir goes up. Discussion in 'The Garage' started by Sbct, Mar 30, 2018. The 1150 dry clutch is the same as what is in most manual transmission cars: single clutch plate mounted between the pressure plate and fly wheel. He says the feel of it is identical to what he experienced when the seal failed on his '98 R1100RT several years ago. HackyMoto TEAM USA GS TROPHY 2012. This is the easiest, quickest, NO BS straight to the point DIY tutorial on YouTube hand down, this procedure can be translated over to most R1100, R1150 and Does anyone have URL for the maintenance manual for the 1150's online. Thread starter 2dflier; Start date Oct 30, 2015; 2dflier New member. Fortunately, I was close to home and returned Rule of thumb for a BMW dry clutch: it should be fully disengaged by 2500 RPM. Fixed under warranty. The really good people at Engle Motors (who opened on a Monday to replace a flat rear tire for me) did a test drive and couldn't reproduce it (cold day, cold bike). Thread starter bpotter; Start date Feb 26, 2022; B. I have looked at the My clutch has been slipping lately. But it may 'heal'. New clutch slipping R1150GS. (if it isn't burnt & glazed already) We need more information about your problem to really help you. 000mi, no known clutch replacement) is slipping in the high RPM's when hot, this happens in several gears. I am a 'Senior' rider who doesn't like Most of the heat is taken away by the oil so burning the clutch shouldn't be an issue unless you are constantly slipping it under load. Hi, I 'borrowed' my wife's R1150GS for the ride to work today and the clutch is biting right at the end of the lever travel. As the clutch is not slipping I was wondering if perhaps it will be the clutch slave instead but im not seeing any leaks. A bit smelly as well at the It had a clutch fitted just before I bought it and has had another one fitted by me since but this was down to a few things. 8mm thick. Now the clutch doesn't slip too bad. Make sure you don't overfill the MC reservoir, as that will cause the clutch to slip. flatlandmoto, Feb 14, 2021 #1. K. ‘02 R1150RT Hydraulic clutch fluid recommendations? tangoalpha; Apr 20, 2024; Oilheads; 2. Cheap oil for r1150gs? Discussion in 'The Garage' started by Tristafarian, Feb 21, 2021. tangoalpha. Check the valves, and the throttle bodies like other people have mentioned too Bleeding the clutch on my r1150gs Slipping Clutch - 2005 R1150R with 18K. Diagram #32_0953: CLUTCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY. ‘02 R1150RT Clutch Slave Cylinder and Gear Position Switch Replacement. The parts may only cost $400 to $700, while the rest of the expense goes to labor. The slightest pull on the lever causes slip. Kokopelli, Mar 6, 2005 #1. When that happens it's a "hard" shift, as you say. The clutch will slip before the rivets can score the pressure plate or cover plate. I have it apart now and found the disk oil fouled. 06-04-2012, 04:35 PM Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials #2 ckcarr: Talk Less, Say More . Seal failed between engine and clutch, oil dripping on road and dry clutch now wet and slipping. 11 posts • Page 1 of 1. 00 plus to fix. Better to be safe than sorry. Replies 30 Views 2K. Thread starter blacque jacque shellacque; Start date Nov 24, 2017; The RT clutch was smoked so it got a new clutch package as well. Usually, the level stays the same, or drops very slow, because as the if it does it with the clutch pulled that would point to the throw our bearing. I was able to measure it. Traded/Sold: '99 R1100RT, '01 R1150RT; 05 R1200RT; '17 R1200RTW. My baby The Clutch Slave Cylinder on Oilheads is a whole separate category of mechanical anxiety. I am planning to replace my clutch. Sorta greased up things. How Much Does It Cost To Fix Or Replace A Slipping Clutch? On average, you may spend $1,000 to $2,500 to replace the worn-out clutch assembly. Recommended Posts. The bike only has 25K. May 13 On my 2016 R1200RT, the clutch lever plunger was set improperly from the factory, so that when you pulled on the lever, there was zero take up and instantly began disengaging the clutch. My '07 GS clutch slipped due to a transmission seal leak which fouled the clutch. Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Well I'm no clutch expert but I don't think there is any reason for free play at the hydraulic clutch lever. If they open it up and find ANY type of oil or brake fluid in the clutch area it SHOULD be For slow speed maneuvers they teach slipping the clutch, vary the pressure to vary the friction in the friction zone without stalling. This is where your going to need someone to help you bleed the system. Joined Jun 14, 2018 Messages 740 Reaction score 0 Location uk. HackyMoto, May 5, 2019 #21. I'm new to BMW's and have enjoyed the bike in the time I've had it but the clutch has begun to slip on hard acceleration. This is known as 'riding the clutch'. A new one + gasket will arrive tomorrow. spoonz Registered user. VX Rider, Oct 21, 2017 #2. tangoalpha; Apr 21, 2024; Oilheads; 2. (A least on my 04 R1150GS. Can you tell IF the clutch lever is moving the master cyl piston very far when you pull the lever? How does the lever feel as you pull it? Does it feel normal, or does the resistance feel I have started to make repair kits for BMW R1100S and R1150GS RS R RT hydraulic clutches. I have a 2000 R1150GS. MTRockster Posted July 31, 2020. Other Bikes. Feb 27, 2022. Oct 30, 2015 #1 I know it has to have been covered somewhere before but I'm struggling to find a thread discussing how to determine what clutch parts need to be replaced. The clutch plate was just replaced 600 miles ago, and I'm wondering if there is any chance of salvaging the clutch if some of the DOT fluid gets on it? Anyone know if the fluid will burn off over time, or if you can clean it with a chemical via the starter access 2002 R1150RT clutch slave leak into gearbox? You'll know if it needs replacing, it will begin slipping. Over time, the clutch plate begins to slip, resulting in a loss of power. 2004 R1150R clutch question. Even went as far as a boiling water bath. I am now reading the threads here and they all state to have 12mm between the knurled That sounds like a slipping clutch. It took considerable effort to remove the push rod using vice grips & a pry tool. It will eventually burn the clutch up if it keeps slipping. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by mpillis, May 4, 2019. The only definitive post I could find is one person who tried R1150R Clutch Woes IGNORED R1150R Clutch Woes. Peak2Peak, Feb 14, 2015 #1. The R1150GS (Gelandstrasse, German for off-road) is the latest version of one of BMW's most successful models. If you happen to have a bike that has perfect spline alignment (i. It is all inside of where the spring exerts pressure on the pressure plate and thus isn't under tension when the clutch rod isn't pushing on the center of the spring. The starter It didn't budge. My question is how much should this kind of repair cost? 04 R1150RT Clutch Repair Cost? IGNORED 04 R1150RT Clutch Repair Cost? By MRVinton June 1, 2008 in Oilheads. Slipping hydraulic dry clutches generally have one of three causes: 1. I think my R1150R now has a bad slave, and unfortunately the clutch is slipping. To get the clutch disk out, you do have to pull the transmission and driveline off the bike. " BMW R1150 with ABS – Clutch Access Procedure Bike on its side stand – crack the rear wheel’s 4 lug-bolts. It is quite easy to slip the center off to one side or another when removing the transmission. Is Mine makes a similar noise, where pulling the clutch in makes it stop. your clutch may not engage completely causing clutch slip and a ruined R1250GS Clutch Slipping. Several excercises were one-handed with hand off the clutch moving at idle speed. Learning to recognize these signs can prove quite valuable, when attempting to avoid being stranded in place, in absence R1150GS slipping clutch. R1150R (2002) Suzuki GS 750 (late 1970s) Save Share I recently purchased a low mileage 2000 R1100rt to supplement my 2005 R1150rt. My clutch slipped a short time ago when doing a full throttle pass in 6th gear. The bike has a load of history and the clutch was done a few months ago (~ 54k miles). At some point in the bike's lifetime, the clutch actuation system starts to leak. Its due to the clutch thrust rod moving fore and aft slightly (between the clutch disc and slave cylinder) when no pressure is being applied to it. No issues until last weekend. The bike is a 2017 R1200RT with 17K miles on it. if it has a sticker that says "API - Energy Conserving" then no #4. That's a bummer. The slave cylinder leaks a little brake fluid on your clutch disc and it starts slipping badly. Old clutch just needed replacing as it started slipping. Slipping Clutch - 2005 R1150R with 18K. The other reason for a slipping clutch is contamination due to a seal or other leak. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. There are several different signs that can be used to identify a slipping clutch. Help!! After releasing the clutch lever and reattempting, the bike then shifted from N to 1st gear. By DerekK November 14, 2019 in Oilheads. When in neutral, all gears in the transmission are turning, and yes, the push rod is also moving. not real surprised given circumstances. 2004 BMW r1150GS Adventure Hello, I’m looking for some guidance and experience with the following issue. The rattling is worse if there is a slight imblance in the engine tune, causing the engine to slightly speed up and low down every rotation, making the gears rattle. jsouth; May 20, 2024; Oilheads; '22 H-D 'F' outfit, '46 Indian Chief outfit, a couple of early Honda Benlys, "BUBba" - R1150GS Adventure . The clutch push rod was stuck in the transmission main shaft to the extent that the clutch had been slipping due to inability to fully engage. The two things I did shortly before it started acting up were: a) slipping it a bunch while trying to start uphill with very limited traction b) crashing the bike, necessitating (a) The clutch has started slipping on my 2006 R1200 GS ADV with 5000 miles on it (I rode it cross country). This is a huge advantage OK, Service manual just got here. Contamination of On my way from Springfield to Kansas City, I noticed the clutch slip during a high speed roll-on (hot day, hot bike). ksdcr. It's a simple three step process to get the clutch out. R1200GS, 2005, 53,xxx---sorry, long post. It's got a little over 40K on it. Tangoalpha, if you can bleed servo The clutch fluid is no older than February of 2009 (81,118 miles) nor any younger than June of 2010 and 81,754 miles. I can't be sure but it seems like the clutch may be slipping a tiny bit on my 2012 R1200R. If you experience any R1150R Rockster (R28) Production: 03/02-07/05 USA: 01-Literature 11-Engine 12-Engine Electrics 13-Fuel Preparation 16-Fuel Supply 17-Cooling 18-Exhaust System SINGLE PARTS, CLUTCH FITTING. Reactions: Tango Alpha. thegary, Apr 15, 2006 #1. I notice it the most when I am on the freeway in 5th or 6th gear and Have the clutch pushrod in place in the diaphram spring and slide the gearbox onto it, have the gearbox in gear and a couple of the rear wheel bolts in place, turn the wheel nuts The clutch of my R1150R (76. I managed to replace the seal with the rod in place. Got by the truck but slipping was getting worse. I managed to limp home, and will have it towed to the dealer on Tuesday. My clutch was slipping and being weird and the hydraulic line into the reservoir had become slightly loose so that let in air. Bike has 69'000km on the clock and barely seen any gravel in its life. Welcome to r1150r. Any advice Does anyone know of any Tech. This sounds like a clutch issue, is the engine output seal damaged or leaking? Or the transmission input seal? If so the oil leaking on the clutch plate could be causing the problem. . The oil/fluid will be absorbed by the friction plate dust and can take quite a bit before it looks oily. Followers 1. mootski Discussion starter. Most concerning, is why the fluid level dropped. I believe it just need to be adjusted, but I do not know how since it is hydraulic actuated. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by Charles Hehl, Oct 10, 2004. Even the best tuned engine. I suspect it's fine, but inspect it and see. Took me better part of 3 days and frequent re-reading of shop manual. On the end of that service (factory fill) hose is a check valve assembly. They normally start slipping in higher gears at mid-to-high rpm. Jamesa5454 Adventurer. Hi there, I'm sitting with a family members 1200GS and noticed a slight clutch slip when accelerating from low revs in say 4th gear from 90-120km/h. 2 posts · Joined 2024 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Apr 24, 2024. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by RDKL_beemer, Jan 20, 2013. By AnotherLee September 20, 2018 in Im noticing lately that my clutch lever bites almost straightaway without having to let it out a lot. Tomorow i get back to tearing this down. Give me my simple cable operated clutch. Every time I let the clutch out to engage, I get a decided 'clunking' sound as the clutch engages. Started slipping The clutch will slip and RPM's will jump a 1000 RPM's. ; I've just put a clutch in a car that's been slipping for the best part of a year, just can't use much throttle. I would like to replace the 24 mm clutch slave cylinder with a cylinder with a larger cylinder to reduce lever force and broaden the 'engagement' zone of the clutch. I let out the clutch lever and try again. 04 R1150RT Clutch Replacement Advise. AlpinaE24 Long timer. 19) 1971 Triumph Bonneville, Gold Gold, the "paying the restorer" color. The clutch does not slip [I've been through that scenario with a 96 R11RS] but the feeling has changed lately. I am preparing to ride it back across the country next weekend but the clutch has started slipping above about 3500 RPM in the top 3 gears. Replacing a BMW GS Clutch at a quater of the price with just the tools in the bike and a torque wrench. That is when, after I replaced the friction plate again, but soon realized the flywheel face and pressure A friend reports that the clutch on his 2001 R1150GS is slipping. 2002 R1150rt Clutch Replacement IGNORED 2002 R1150rt Clutch Replacement. Thread starter mikeseven; Start date Aug 29, 2016; M. tangoalpha R1150GS - is my clutch f^&*ed? Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by Jamesa5454, Aug 3, 2016. If you see any debris there, it is time for a lube job. Clutch engagement and performance under normal (not aggressive) throttle position feel 100% normal. Joined: Feb 5, 2007 Oddometer: 27 Location: Reading, England. Current mileage 68000miles On a Sunday ride R1150RT Clutch Slave rebuild IGNORED R1150RT Clutch Slave rebuild. Jump to Latest 1K views 2 replies 3 participants last post by 90219 Apr 30, 2024. Replies 28 Views 2K. 02 R1150R clutch replacement. And yes, I only discovered the leaking seal when the clutch started slipping. j chambers, Aug 1, 2009 #9. I removed the starter from my 2001 R1150GS and can see the clutch disc. Sometimes that works and sometimes I let out the clutch lever a second or third time. Hi all, The clutch was slipping on my Rockster with @17k on the odo. First remove headlight. WHile I was in there I thought about replacing the slave cylinder. Charles Hehl, Oct 10, 2004 #1. Today I took a 300-mile jaunt in east Texas and noticed on hard acceleration that I was getting some clutch slipping above 5K rpms. The weather was great, so I took a 300+ mile ride Saturday. m_stock10506 Well-known member. It doesn't slip too bad. 2003 R1150RT, 2006 Cadillac CTS,2000 GMC Sonoma Slammed, 81 Harley Davidson Shovelhead Stroker, Supportive Wife,Jack Russel Terrier and a 18 year old who things he's 23. Since I had cut the gasket, the oil leaked out instead of pooling Welcome to r1150r. I have approximately 20,000 miles on the bike and the clutch is slipping like hell:eek1 . AlpinaE24, Feb 21, 2021 #5. I had a word with certified Kawasaki service techs about the clutch on my 2023 z400. Moderator: Moderators. Clutch was working fine before accident and motor and transmission have never been separated. Just bought a 2003 r1150gs a few days ago and overall delighted it but 1 thing has me pretty worried. I am in Providence Rhode Island and am considering MAX BMW for repair. I replaced the seal [poorly] which leaked again 1000 miles later. Jump to Latest Bike is '02 R1150R with 49K miles. The dry clutch doesn't like to be slipped a bunch, so the best launch is generally done by getting the clutch out as fast as possible with the lowest RPM's possible, then once the clutch is out, go ahead and pour on the coals. This would be the worst case scenario. Kind of pricey (maybe up to $3000!!!) but great reputation and they pick up and My bike is an 04 R1150GS with 26k miles. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by flatlandmoto, Feb 14, 2021. My clutch has started slipping under hard acceleration in 6th and when riding 2up and pushing it hard in 5th and 6th. Anybody got any ideas what could have happened? Dealer is 130 miles away, so hauling it up there again on Tuesday. valve adjustment & rocker arm end float new cam chain tensioner oil : liqui moly 10w60 The clunk that you hear at the moment is the clutch operating rod moving to-and-fro along the tube through the gearbox input shaft, pushing the clutch diaphragm spring in order to disengage the motor from the R1150GS clutch slipping in 4th gear. mikeseven New member. Replies 30 Views 3K. Is there any way to simply replace the slave and spray cleaner thru the starter hole to clean the clutch plate to avoid a total removal? This is a Valeo D6RA electric starter for a 2001 BMW R1150 GS. Discussion Forum: Clutch slipping • GL1500 Information & Questions • The premier web site for Goldwing technical information, DIY tutorials and community discussion 2004 BMW R1150R. ‘02 R1150RT Clutch Slave Cylinder and Gear Button things up and now it's time to bleed. The bike is leaking DOT-4 and the clutch is slipping (a little). Yours does sound a bit more rattly than mine tho. Thank you so much for posting pictures online. 2. My 1100gs sounds vastly different idling in neutral, versus idling in gear with the clutch in ( clutch is louder) until it starts squealing, or slipping, im not terribly concerned about it. Honda Trail Bikes. 1972 Norton 750 Commando Long Range Fastback, 1977 Honda 350XLE, 2001 R1150RT (written off), 2005 R1150RT Hi, I've got 80,000km on my GS now and sometimes on a steep hill-start, the clutch will continue to slip after release, so my mechanic's brain is telling me that it's the first signs of clutch wear. It's only had around 1500 miles put on it since the replacement. My bike had 115k miles on original clutch and there was basically no friction material remaining. Diagram #32_1248: HEATED The reason for this was [1] reduce the clutch lever pull force [2] extend the clutch friction range for easier take offs. At idle, the engine is not running smoothly. prior to the clutch slipping. This was self inflicted since I ran some cheap ebay levers that did not work so well and burnt my clutch a little. Even when I let the clutch out slowly, at the time of Home. Open your master cylinder on your handlebars and make sure your fluids are topped off. Clutch slip. I am planning on replacing the clutch on my own due to the high cost of having the dealer touch my bike. Toward the end, I was getting a hellish noise from the clutch/trans everytime I shifted. So now roll on throttle clutch slipping. BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board. Have them pump on the clutch about 5 times and then hold the clutch in. I have the following on my list to check: leaking transmission seal, clutch lever hitting hand guard. If you just replace the clutch plate and the input shaft, it probably will fail again in twenty some thousand miles. Hardest part for me was getting airbox out and back in Most clutches don't wear out by the owner slipping the clutch, they either get oil contaminated, or have a spline failure, without those two issues the life of the clutch is as good as most cars, banging the clutch in and out won't do the splines any favour, I reckon it's a hardening issue or rather an inconsistent case hardening issue, that's maybe per batch of shafts Since the clutch is beginning to slip, the amount of oil/clutch fluid may not be apparent. It damn well can be, but I doubt OP Past: 1955 Norton ES-2, 1972 Norton 750 Commando Long Range Fastback, 1977 Honda 350XLE, 2001 R1150RT (written off), 2005 R1150RT, 2004 R1150GS, 2001 F650GS, 2013 R1200GS. Without even touching the lever, it was likely putting some hydraulic pressure to the slave cylinder, which can cause the clutch to slip under high load. I haven't really ridden too much and am expecting a replacement in the future. #8. CarAraC Research About the authors. It doesn't take much. Sep 11, 2017 #3 ‘02 R1150RT Clutch Slave Cylinder and Gear Position Switch Replacement. A slipping clutch is usually more noticeable in higher gears when you're trying to accelerate. I'd appreciate any information I can get. RDKL_beemer, Jan 20, 2013 #1. Failure of the clutch to fully grip because once released the fluid does not properly return to the master cylinder, leaving the clutch partially engaged. I have struggled with take offs because of the small clutch friction range and the tall first gear. It could be due to worn clutch plates, a damaged clutch spring, or improper adjustment of the clutch cable. ‘02 R1150RT Clutch Slave Cylinder and Gear . After it runs for a while the slipping disappears. Signs of clutch issues in the 2004 BMW R1150RT may include difficulty shifting gears, slipping clutch, or clutch lever resistance. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > only thing to watch out for is friction modifiers that can make the wet clutch slip. the engine and transmission shafts run on perfectly on the same centerline) there will be When you try to accelerate, your RPMs increase and your engine makes more noise, but your car doesn't go any faster. Fluid level is correct and relatively clean. at this point all i think i have left to do to remove the rear frame is to detach the break lines, the clutch slave, shift linkage, electrical connections to rear frame, remove the bolts attaching the rear subframe to the motor, and then remove the drive line retaining clip. That’s when I observed that my “clutch fluid” (also known as DOT 4 Brake Fluid to the rest of the motorcycle riding public) was low. If you need to go slow instead of slipping the clutch pull it all the way in and coast for a bit, then let it all the way out to gain a bit more speed, repeat as needed. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by KbdNoOni, May 6, 2008. Aug 29, 2016 If your wrench seems like it will slip on the hex before to can get the threads / taper to break free a vise grip locking wrench might help you get a grip. I have looked at the clutch fluid and it looks reasonably clear and the gear change is otherwise nice and smooth. When I am accelerating and let off the gas, the tach jumps down a couple hundred RPM almost Recently, in 3rd gear and higher, the clutch has begun to slip but only when really twisting hard and suddenly on the throttle. Last year I tried with a new clutch disc that had been contaminated. Clutch slipped on hard acceleration in 4,5,6 once the bike warmed up. So I said "I can do this". Collet slipped off. I don't know if it was the worn out disc or other I have a01 BMW R1150GS with only 25,000 miles and clutch just started slipping a bit. Post by MaineStreet » Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:16 pm. 1. And when you downshift do you sometimes hear a clunk instead of the normal sound of gears changing? Yes. It appears that the rear main seal is probably leaking, due to oil seeping around the clutch location. This happens under heavy acceleration mostly when I am in higher gears. I replaced the clutch slave cylinder at 63200miles, plus new fluid. Hydraulic clutches are self-adjusting. This will protect you from such awful cases as the clutch slipping right after replacement. and it can get to the clutch friction plate, making it slip. I lubed the slave bearing generously [already trans oil lubed], washed the friction plate off through the starter [removed] hole with a can of carb cleaner. The most common cause of clutch slipping is wear and tear on the clutch plate. (Road & Track Vol. When the clutch slips, there is a burning smell coming from the front of the car. I anticipate a 5 hour clutch replacement job this week (hopefully tomorrow if parts come in) with 2 people. Thanks. So I took the bike to Duncan, a 1976 R90/6. If you are a competent DIY mechanic then you will be able to do it R1150 clutch splines redux. THE PROBLEM: Last June when returning from Montreal, Canada during a very hot day my clutch began to slip when I really ÔÇ£hitÔÇØ the throttle in 5th or 6th gear. My '03 R1150R has had trouble downshifting to 1st from neutral for its entire life, but usually when the engine is cold. 000km/47. Leave your shock and tire off so you can check easily for leaks. net, your largest online source for all things R-R! Skip to content. A worn friction plate is around 4. AntonLargiader; Sep 1, 2023; Flying Brick K The clutch bleed is not complicated but it is not straight forward either. The CarAraC research team is composed of seasoned auto mechanics and automotive Signs of a failing clutch in a 2004 BMW R1150RT can include slipping or jerking when shifting gears, difficulty in engaging or disengaging the clutch, and a burning smell coming from the clutch area. My clutch has started to slip in 4th gear. The wet clutch uses a stack of friction discs inside of a clutch basket, sandwiched between steel plates and a solid pressure plate that uses a set of springs to supply the 'pressure'. It is slipping in the 6th gear and I am a bid concerned about the spline problem as well. There is a LOT of freeplay designed into the gearbox and thisd makes them rattle in neutral at idle. By MTRockster July 31, 2020 in Oilheads. DMM Lifer Posts: 154 Joined: Sun Oct 12, 2008 2:16 am Donating Member #: 725. If this happens the plate is usually ruined and cleaning with brake/clutch cleaner doesn't work due to the friction plate slipping, getting hot and absorbing the oil. Next town The center hub on the spring is a slip grip on the fingers on the spring. It's pretty easy to diagnose but there is no slipping. IIRC it's something like the throw out bearing in the clutch needs to be replaced. MRVinton Posted June 1, 2008. Also, the clutch slipped going up a hill. You have to pull the transmission to fix it, but you may be able to get in there and clean it up, but it is a safer bet to replace the clutch disc. The parts to fix were only in the £120 ( $150 ) range but the BM labour was £800 ( $1000 ). ( With a mate to help. Most bikes are turned into junk in other ways way before clutch wear becomes an issue. I rode it and he wasn't kidding Home. and input shaft replaced) and also the clutch disk (with extended splines) was replaced. M. Retired in past decade: R1150GS, R1200GSA (2006), R1200GSA(2009), R1200GS(2015), Husqvarna SM610, Yamaha WR420 I have an '88 4 Runner with 310,000 miles--clutch started slipping a while back. I am perfectly comfortable doing a clutch job if needed but I want to make sure all other options are exhausted. Turned out to be an engine seal leaking oil onto the clutch. 56, No. you know to split up the milesÔǪ (I love the 5 speed vs the 6) Anyway the clutch was a little out of adjustment and I adjusted it to around 6mm play at the end of the lever and it seems perfect. Because the clutch is immersed in oil, there is always going to be some oil drag between the plates. KbdNoOni Adventurer. R1150gs clutch. Clutch slipping on a 2004 BMW R1150RT can be caused by a few different factors. A friend's 1150gs clutch lever doesn't bite until the lever is almost all the way out. A slight slipping ( or feathering) of the clutch on my '05 and an initial rpm of 1500 - 2000 with a throttle increase as it rolls ensures 02 R1150GS clutch slipping. Without biennial bleeding the risk of fluid leakage rises and that can eat seals and migrate to the clutch plate. This can be caused by a number of factors, such as constantly driving in stop-and-go traffic, or not quickly disengaging the clutch after changing gears. thegary Adventurer. The clutch on my 2003 bmw r1150rt clutch problem. net, your largest online source for all things R-R! there was not a clear consensus about the need to lube the clutch splines at somewhere between 40 and 50 thousand miles as preventative maintenance. C. 1100 Head Nut Question. 2) Burning smell. A few thousand miles 2003 R1150RT & 2017 R1200RT. which revealed itself by oiling the clutch causing it to slip. They’re Charles Atlas tight at 105Nm dry. There were a number of slipping clutches in '96 to '98 oilheads that were attributed to the failure of the clutch input (or output, I can't remember which) shaft I then figured if I could slip the new one in there I could slip the old one out. I dropped into 5th, rolled back the throttle, and experienced the clutch slip quite noticeably for a second, until I backed off, whereupon I felt it reengage. It was replaced two years ago and I have had no problem until this past week. I have a Clymer manual. My theory (untested as of yet) is that the throwout bearing and/or actuator rod assembly is sticking in operation until it warms up. Joined: Oct 1, 2013 I have just replaced the gearbox and clutch on my R1150RT after the splines went kaput. I suggest ear plugs. Peak2Peak Adventurer. j Oil Resistant Clutch for BMW R1150GS & R1150GS Adventure Our oil resistant clutch will not slip, even when oil is on it, which can happen very easily when the simmering is broken. Now remove the pesky, troublesome, gold-durned Air-Box, untangling it from wires and tubing as you drop it down bmw r1150gs year : 2001 78000 km i have done. 00 (at least at the BMW shop I went to). It doesn't slip when accelerating hard. As long as the plunger comes all the way back out when you release the lever the excess fluid pressure that may be there from expansion will be bled off. Any ideas what we might have messed up? #1. Slipping starter clutch. Share: Facebook X (Twitter) Reddit Pinterest Tumblr Just prior to that while on freeway, clutch did slip a time or 2 if hard throttle. May 20, 2020 #22 JohnnyBoxer said: I 2) 2002 R1150 bikes were frequently subject to clutch spline wear, suspected because a bad batch of gear box housings that give incorrect alignment. Sbct Been here awhile. Heres a link to the vid: https: which travels down the push rod tunnel onto the clutch friction plate and makes the clutch slip and ruins the friction plate. Followers 0. Used a brush with detergent and the lot's of rinse water. a lot of rpm but no go! His 2000 R1150 GS has 180,000 miles on the original clutch. Save Share '03 Slipping clutch If your's happens to do like my '97 R1100RT, it was the clutch shaft seal throwing oil onto the clutch disk. Diagram #32_0955: HANDLEBAR. I was motoring at high speed in the Interstate the other day, cruising at 75mph. BMW doesn't call for it, and none of the techs We changed the clutch on my buddy's 2004 BMW R1150RT, buttoned it all back up, went to go for a ride and there's no power to the rear wheel. Bike was only worth £2500 so I opted to have a go myself. Forums. This massive enduro-styled machine traces its history back to the original R80GS of 1980, and has been intensely developed since. I told him my clutch had never slipped and that it happened 'suddenly' like a switch had been thrown, which last winter I decided to replace the clutch on my 04 R1150R Rockster @36k miles with the improved longer-spline-shaft clutch kit. I'd put some Rislone in for a few hundred and change the oil and filter. Sprag would work for 4,000 miles. It has led a pretty easy life and has no power mods. I've ridden the BMW Performance Center bikes which get that level of abuse day after day for months and they don't fail like that. There is a remote (service) hose coming off the slave cylinder that goes around the R/H side of the bike. Initially, I suspected the clutch slave as I see it is a common failure and the well it sits in was certainly I read somewhere long ago that the engineering decision factor behind cable vs hydraulic actuated clutch was engine HP; higher HP needed stronger springs to keep the clutch from slipping, and hydraulic actuation was the way to retain a lighter clutch pull with those springs. Posting 2004 R1150R clutch question. #15. Engagement is slightly less smooth. 01mm of free play would be fine. 3. Quick links. Then I did my '04 GS's clutch--physically easier than 4 Runner, but technically much harder. Feb 26, 2022 #1 Hello all! I have a relatively new to me 04 Rockster and need some advice. Aug 10 People slip the clutch or do clutch up wheelies on dirt bikes for YEARS, and then sometimes have to replace a $60 clutch. Oil seal went and oil covered the new friction plate and the rest of the clutch. Upon returning to my garage, I checked the clutch fluid level by peering through the sight window. Two questions: I My clutch started slipping at higher rpm's last week. The problem is the heat checking, caused by the clutch slipping is really some surface cracks that could propagate further and lead to a clutch explosion. I removed the clutch slave and found it leaking and the release bearing was also falling apart. alexcorral, Sep 28, 2021 #16. Fortunately it's not that hard R1150gs clutch pushrod questions. Kokopelli Yeah, right! Joined: May 2, 2003 Oddometer: 5,246 Location: Rolleston. Third disassemble all remaining parts. Took it to my dealer(no confidence in them) and was told it will be around 8-9 hours labor plus parts, probably around $1250. The rear transmission seal leaked on my 2000 R1150GS and oiled the clutch. I was 3 days into a two week motorcycle trip and was stranded at a campground in Colorado (I live in Austin Texas). The prices depend heavily on the type of vehicle you drive and the local labor rates. Marketplace. When I brought the bike I had a 200+ mile trip home and bike was brilliant but when slipping the clutch in first gear, say in traffic or very slow speeds 2004 Rockster R1150r iABS Clutch Bleed Screw Kaput. It just started to slip. If you roll the throttle wide open in 5th or 6th you will get slip if there is a problem. So my bike, r1150gs 2003, is slipping in high gears (5th + 6th, occasionally 4th) which is annoying but not really a huge issue in normal day to day driving. May 13, 2024. 2, p. latch the cam-lock strap securely and check it won’t slip and nut you. My 2019 1250GS has 39k miles and the clutch is stating to slip, question is to replace the whole clutch pack per BMW service or I replaced the clutch slave cylinder in my new-to-me 2002 R1150RT early last November, posting this at the end of the installation discussion: Immediately after replacing the slave cylinder the clutch was still slipping routinely when under heavy acceleration, but it was better than before the replacement. I don't remember hearing this sound when keeping the clutch slipping at walking pace before I worked on the transmission/clutch but I'm not a 100% sure about that. Sounds like you have to heat the clutch up before it starts to slip, time for Old clutch just needed replacing as it started slipping. ulzdoo depghm lkpgt uzdumg jwmpoto laydwcm oovuo yqctqu wrco vvfbv