My GS hates me

[Scottishbmwbiker]

Ok 17k 1100gs on the 6hr ride home the clutch started slipping after about 1 hr
Checked all BMW adjustments all lever and pushrod all ok still slipping . Now its got a miss could be hall sensor but its not really bouncing just misses every 8 seconds or so I'll post a video link. Will I get away with just torching the garage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoDEADkDfeY

 

[Stewart H]

Cant help with the slipping clutch, mine lasted until 80k so unless your riding style is extreme then I dont know, you could look at the engine/gearbox join for signs of oil leakage, or even remove the starter and have a look at the thickness of the plate. the misfire is a small stumble, have you got water in your fuel?
Nice bike by the way
fifty quid and I will take it off your hands
Stewart

 

[motobiker]

feck me chap.. 17K - the bikes only just run-in!!

Seems highly unlikely the clutch is cooked at that mileage unless the freeplay at the bottom end of the cable is... inadequate. A fairly common mistake.

why its missing a beat? when were the plugs last changed? Mine occasionally misses at idle - I don't worry about it.


btw - I always say this - nice to see a Kalahari

 

[Scottishbmwbiker]

I just got it 60 miles into riding home clutch went maybe less but i was taking it easy enjoying the sun.



Water in fuel shrug ill have the tank off tomorrow and clean it all out

No oil leaks I'll have the starter off tomorrow

Adjusted as per this but was told to change A to 10mm and B to 5mm

 

[biggles12]

You need lots of free play on the lever. When you ride it next check it out when riding and you will find it gets less.

 

[Stewart H]

You might get hold of some "dry fuel" it an additive that makes fuel/water mix and has a bit of an injector cleaning function too, car accessory shops sell it.
Stewart

 

[Scottishbmwbiker]

You might get hold of some "dry fuel" it an additive that makes fuel/water mix and has a bit of an injector cleaning function too, car accessory shops sell it.
Stewart

Lol ebay its not any where I live. We still buy oil in foil cartons

onyack

 

[Scottishbmwbiker]

You need lots of free play on the lever. When you ride it next check it out when riding and you will find it gets less.

More that 5mm then because it is just 5mm play I did think it was a bit high for the bite

 

[motobiker]

My post wasn't about free play at the lever.. but at the bottom end where the cable connects to the Clutch.

Steptoe has in the past mentioned this as being the main cause of premature Clutch death... its often missed/forgotten about.

Under normal circumstances the clutch has a life expectancy of at least 40,000 miles - often a LOT more than that. But adequate free play is crucial.

 

[Scottishbmwbiker]

Had a full service in May but ill check plugs too. How does one adjust the bottom cable free play

 

[Scottishbmwbiker]

Well its in bits now
Plugs fine just perfect to be honest.
Adjusted it again to loose still slipping
Took starter off its dry no oil

Some pics

 

[Steptoe]

Adjusted it again to loose still slipping

Forget play at the clutch lever, all that is doing is adjusting the slack in the cable - you must have play in the arm on the back of the gearbox, otherwise the clutch doesn't/can't fully disengage, which will give you clutch slip.

 

[Scottishbmwbiker]

Cheers Steptoe but is it a case or trail and error on the rear adjustment
The adjustment screw does seem very far out also a bit of play if you move arm ill post a pic and video.

Sorry I am at a bit of a loss and dont want to change clutch if not needed

cheers

View My Video

 

[Fanum]

Cheers Steptoe but is it a case or trail and error on the rear adjustment
The adjustment screw does seem very far out also a bit of play if you move arm ill post a pic and video.

Sorry I am at a bit of a loss and dont want to change clutch if not needed

cheers

View My Video

You've got the thing in bits anyway...seems daft not to change the clutch while you're at that stage...if it was at a dealer's, you've already done £350 of the £450-ish job

PS change all of the bits, not just the plate

 

[Scottishbmwbiker]

Would do but being made redundant its going to be hard finding the £200 ish for complete clutch kit

Bugger it ill just take it all off where's that hammer lol