To replace or not to replace

[asnore]

Hi all,
I am in front of big dilemma
Recently the clutch started to slip, so I will need to take a bike apart. Dilemma is - to replace the engine or not. I have a spare engine from RT with ~30k. My bike has done 160k. Engine is fine, but I am thinking of replacing it preventively.
Is it a much more work to replace the engine if the transmission is off?
What would you do, replace or not?

 

[Pekkavee]

Hi all,
I am in front of big dilemma
Recently the clutch started to slip, so I will need to take a bike apart. Dilemma is - to replace the engine or not. I have a spare engine from RT with ~30k. My bike has done 160k. Engine is fine, but I am thinking of replacing it preventively.
Is it a much more work to replace the engine if the transmission is off?
What would you do, replace or not?

I wouldn't replace.
Your engine 160 k should be in fine shape.
Call me , I live near you in Vantaa
tel 050 5768 480

Pekka

 

[MattW]

I'd definitely retain the existing engine - keep the RT engine for if you really need it.

 

[asnore]

I wouldn't replace.
Your engine 160 k should be in fine shape.
Call me , I live near you in Vantaa
tel 050 5768 480

Pekka

Thx. I am leaning towards not replacing.
I will call you as soon as I will be back in Helsinki. Next few weeks I'll be in Riga, Latvia. If anybody is visiting Latvia in these few weeks, feel free to visit me Sauna, and guaranteed, and if you will be lucky, maybe even disassembled gs

 

[asnore]

So I decidet to replace clutch only, but with that I also have two options
1) Local workshop is offering to make ceramic clutch for ~100GBP (6 pads)
2) BMW dealer does not have a clutch in stock - I should order from motoworks. I am worried about terms,, because you never know how long will take shipping to Latvia

I have only week to get the clutch.

 

[MattW]

So I decidet to replace clutch only, but with that I also have two options
1) Local workshop is offering to make ceramic clutch for ~100GBP (6 pads)
2) BMW dealer does not have a clutch in stock - I should order from motoworks. I am worried about terms,, because you never know how long will take shipping to Latvia

I have only week to get the clutch.

Phone Motorworks and find out - they regularly ship all over the world.

 

[Fanum]

So I decidet to replace clutch only, but with that I also have two options
1) Local workshop is offering to make ceramic clutch for ~100GBP (6 pads)
2) BMW dealer does not have a clutch in stock - I should order from motoworks. I am worried about terms,, because you never know how long will take shipping to Latvia

I have only week to get the clutch.

Ceramic clutches are quite snatchy on the uptake, and apparently need adjusting fairly soon (several k miles, but I'm not sure ) after fitting..

If you can get a 'proper' one, I'd do that, unless your use really warrants a ceramic one ....99.99% of people's riding doesn't.

Have a search on 'ceramic clutches' here......

 

[asnore]

I heard about the driving issues for car ceramic clutches. I placed an order in motorworks.
Thx for help,
Andris