1100 clutch actuating arm

[kennyc]

I know these can bend/break, is there a mileage/age they are likely to go at? and is there any way of inspecting for warning of pending failure? I am in the midst of a rolling restoration on my bike ,driven by the fact i can't bring myself to spend on a new bike I have a brand new Hall sensor plate and when the tupperware comes off to fit that I intend to fit the Hall sensor and sort out the fuel filter etc so with the bike opened up, is it worth changing the arm as a preventative measure? the bikes an '98 R1100RT , I have had the rear shock rebuilt and the FD is about 1500 miles old so hopefully they won't need attention.

 

[(RIP) Mark H]

I don't know what may cause these arms to fail or when, but I would examine it for bending or cracks and make sure the pivot bearing is clean and greased and also check the release bearing under the rubber boot, make sure that the clutch is not heavy in operation, apart from that I don't think there's much else to do.

I fitted a new clutch cable to mine although the original looked ok, the new one made the clutch operation much lighter.


Mark

 

[Timolgra]

Someone was making billet aluminium clutch arms which won't break.

 

[(RIP) Mark H]

Bit pricey but here ya go;

http://ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?352232-1100-clutch-actuator-arm-upgrade

 

[Steptoe]

I know these can bend/break, is there a mileage/age they are likely to go at?

The major factor in the life of an arm is how free the arm is to move. If the small bearing has been allowed to dry out and seize then it's under great strain everytime it's pulled. Also how well the arm is adjusted at the lever end.

All being well and good there is no reason for the arm to break.
A lack of maintenance will shorten the arm life considerably.

 

[kennyc]

The major factor in the life of an arm is how free the arm is to move. If the small bearing has been allowed to dry out and seize then it's under great strain everytime it's pulled. Also how well the arm is adjusted at the lever end.

All being well and good there is no reason for the arm to break.
A lack of maintenance will shorten the arm life considerably.

thanks for that! just the info I was looking for, looks like the old girl is going to get her nether regions greased up