K100RS16v spline lube query

Harry Nicholson

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• Oct 5, 2012

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I have some instructions for lubricating the Final Drive Splines for the R850/1100/1150 type motorcycles . The paralever back end looks to be the same as my 1991 K100RS paralever . Does anybody know if this procedure is ok for the K ? If not any help would be appreciated.

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• Oct 13, 2012

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Oh err misses.

No BMW for is complete without a spline lube thread, usually run by 'mericans.

Anyway, Most likely yes, it'll be the same. I have some BMW recommended Optimol spline paste somewhere in the garage you're welcome to if you need it. Let me know, just postage

 

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• Oct 13, 2012

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Harry Nicholson said:

. The paralever back end looks to be the same as my 1991 K100RS paralever . Does anybody know if this procedure is ok for the K ? If not any help would be appreciated.

Cheers

Harry

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It's not needed - i've never ever heard or seen a K100/1100 paralever with driveshaft splines worn.

 

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• Oct 13, 2012

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Is good old Molly grease not made for the job or is Spline paste just the same thing?? Maybe beemers are different? But on my ST1100 i only ever used that and it preserved it like new over 18yrs and about 140k miles....

 

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• Oct 13, 2012

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Thanks for the replies guys. I`ll take Steptoe`s advice & forget about the issue.

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• Oct 14, 2012

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Harry. I wouldn't say do nothing... Just keep them well covered in Moly grease. I'm new to beemers but can't see what would be different with other drive splines. There were many cases of people with ST1100s not taking care of this and paying the price (worn drive splines!).

 

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• Oct 14, 2012

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Slipperyeel said:

There were many cases of people with ST1100s not taking care of this and paying the price (worn drive splines!).

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I'll say it again - K series paralever driveshaft splines don't wear.

The K100/K75 non paralever driveshaft splines do wear.
The K100 paralever and K1100 driveshaft splines do not.

But the U/J's can break.

 

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• Oct 14, 2012

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Steptoe said:

But the U/J's can break.

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