2005 R1200GS CLUTCH FLUID PROBLEM

[DJB46]

Ive replaced the clutch hose and refilled the system with dot 4 fluid, i understand that actually your supposed to use a mineral oil, is this a problem?

 

[swissrob]

Ive replaced the clutch hose and refilled the system with dot 4 fluid, i understand that actually your supposed to use a mineral oil, is this a problem?

YES drain it out straight away. depending on the seal materials it could eat the seals and u could end up having to replace them all or worst case buying new parts.

 

[DJB46]

Too late its shagged, bm say there is no seal kit available, is there one?

 

[swissrob]

well its going to be expensive not reading the manual - should be vitamol v10

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Too late its shagged, bm say there is no seal kit available, is there one?

I don't know different but I find that very hard to believe

Have you tried somewhere like Motorworks?

Andres

 

[swissrob]

i also find it hard to believe a seal kit is not available... would call another dealer and ask them

 

[DJB46]

Motorworks, motorbins, oxford bmw say no, a man in nz got some $18 but cant get hold of him yet

 

[Pukmeister]

Theres an online parts fiche at A&S motorcycles (USA), IIRC there's a link to it in the "font of all wisdom" section. Maybe worth a look?

 

[Steptoe]

Citroen mineral fluid

 

[Pukmeister]

Here you go:

http://www.ascycles.com/Illustrated_catalog/R1200GS(04-up)/catalog_frameset.html

I can only see a new master and slave cylinder for the clutch, no seal kits shown.

 

[st247]

Might be worth trying your local Engineering distributor. I use this lot, who've managed to match up everything i've wanted. HTH

 

[swissrob]

any update on this???????

 

[patzx12]

The bore is: 24mm, groove in the piston is: 18mm the width of the groove is 4.60mm. It would have to be a fairly soft seal being a low pressure application.
I could source them from my supplier (I buy a lot of seals for my factory).
If you have a problem I will contact them on monday.

 

[DJB46]

Im trying to get seals made at the moment, will keep you updated, thanks for help so far

 

[DJB46]

CLUTCH SEALS

I had the seals made via a bike shop in london that were very helpful, all done and going again. i didnt do the slave unit i got hold off a s/h one anyway sold the bike now, couldnt put up with the endless warning lights, battery draining etcetc,,,,, bought a 950ktm

 

[Pukmeister]

You gonna ignore the manual for that bike as well ??