1150 clutch slave cyl.... Tw*t of a job!

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just changed my clutch slave cylinder on my 03 1150GS

and it has to be said!









it is the mother of all tw*ts of a job! someone at MBW is takin the p*ss!

this should be an easy-peasy 20 minute job!

of feck no! strip half the bike down, jack up the rear sub-frame.. then still struggle like a wassaname to undo the fixings and banjo's...


AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRGH!


and to cap it all you cant buy a seal kit fo it...... £3???

oh feck no! despite the fact the cylinder breaks down and the seal is easily accesible...

new cylinder sir!

best part of £70










furkin BMW




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[DrAlf]

It’s a bit of a bugger but not as bad as you make out. Did mine last year and didn’t need to jack up the subframe – did need to remove the foot peg strut though which was a pain. I have heard people say that you can get away without even doing this but I guess it depends on the tools you’ve got to hand.

Just wait until you have to replace a clutch

 

[Steptoe]

Just need to remove rear wheel and shock

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

.....and you'll probably find the seals at a hydraulic parts supply place

 

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Alf, Steptoe

i could not..... even with my micro-ratchet.... undo the stupid allen headed banjo bolts in the clutch line to remove the cylinder

without jacking the subframe up

just nothing like enough room tween underside of airbox and slave

"IF" they had been normal hex-heads i might of had a chance!



oh!

the slave cyl was leaking...... into the clutch housng!
thats what the gasket tween cyl & housing must be for.....




so you cant actually tell it IS "fooked"


still think its a way too awkward job for what it is



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[Steptoe]

Alf, Steptoe

i could not..... even with my micro-ratchet.... undo the stupid allen headed banjo bolts in the clutch line to remove the cylinder

without jacking the subframe up

You undo the slave cylinder first and pull it clear of the frame then undo the banjo bolts

 

[Arbreacames]

A nifty Aussie trick

They cut a small slot in the bottom of the gasket that will allow fluid to drip out if the slave cylinder starts to leak..and give a tell-tale sign that it needs replacing before any damage is done.
http://r1150r.org/board/viewtopic.php?p=100331#100331

 

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They cut a small slot in the bottom of the gasket that will allow fluid to drip out if the slave cylinder starts to leak..and give a tell-tale sign that it needs replacing before any damage is done.
http://r1150r.org/board/viewtopic.php?p=100331#100331

A clutch lever that goes back to the handlebar grip without disengaging the clutch was another dead cert giveaway

 

[DrAlf]

A clutch lever that goes back to the handlebar grip without disengaging the clutch was another dead cert giveaway

Yep, been there. Makes for an exciting ride home

 

[Steptoe]

They cut a small slot in the bottom of the gasket that will allow fluid to drip out if the slave cylinder starts to leak..and give a tell-tale sign that it needs replacing before any damage is done.

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I've posted this warning before. But this thread can act as a reminder, or for those that haven't seen it.

While your cutting stuff in that area. Cut the sleeve outer that covers the hydraulic line. Water gets trapped and willrust through the metal section of pipe.

 

[rob18362]

Do you need another slave cylinder?

Just listed a number of parts on a well known internet auction site tonight including a good clutch slave cylinder if you need one.
Hope your back on the road soon.
Cheers, Rob.

 

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Just listed a number of parts on a well known internet auction site tonight including a good clutch slave cylinder if you need one.
Hope your back on the road soon.
Cheers, Rob.

thanks Rob, but bought a new one (nearly £70 )



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[Arbreacames]

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I've posted this warning before. But this thread can act as a reminder, or for those that haven't seen it.

While your cutting stuff in that area. Cut the sleeve outer that covers the hydraulic line. Water gets trapped and willrust through the metal section of pipe.

Steptoe,
The "Aussie tip" I was mentioning is something different. It consists of cutting a slot at the bottom of the green paper gasket, not the black plastic hose protector. When the gasket is cut, gear oil and clutch fluid can drip if they leak into the cavity of the slave cylinder before they can flow towards the clutch disk. Unfortunately, our Aussie friend seems to have inadvertently removed his pictures...