R1150gs clutch slipping If the clutch works correctly, then it Extremely quick clutch wear r1150gs. Deleted4248, Nov 12, 2018 #2. *=There are some earlier build cars (2014/2015) which seem to have a different clutch manufacturer, and fall outside this description. R1150GS - is my clutch f^&*ed? Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by Jamesa5454, Aug 3, 2016. When I brought the bike I had a 200+ mile trip home and bike was brilliant but when slipping the clutch in first gear, The reason for this was [1] reduce the clutch lever pull force [2] extend the clutch friction range for easier take offs. The engine speed is to slow at idle to affect clutch rattle. When I eyeball the slave, This makes the engine smoother when riding. The failure was difficult starting or starter spinning without spinning the engine. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > only thing to watch out for is friction modifiers that can make the wet clutch slip. mpillis Been here awhile. I am in Providence Rhode Island and am considering MAX BMW for repair. Post by GreasyRag53 » Wed Mar 28, 2012 4:34 pm. R1150GS clutch slipping in 4th gear. When that happens it's a "hard" shift, as you say. Hydraulic clutches are self-adjusting. Jamesa5454 Adventurer. John, his first rate mechanic replaced the clutch, pressure plate and clutch surfaces. A friend reports that the clutch on his 2001 R1150GS is slipping. Replies 30 Views 3K. My clutch slipped a short time ago when doing a full throttle pass in 6th gear. May 13 Well I'm no clutch expert but I don't think there is any reason for free play at the hydraulic clutch lever. Started slipping again. Any R1150GS Clutch change guide? Thread starter DrAlf; Start date Oct 26, 2011; DrAlf Well-known member. It is an indicator that you are slipping the clutch too much. Check to make sure the My clutch has started slipping under hard acceleration in 6th and when riding 2up and pushing it hard in 5th and 6th. It's strange that it happened so suddenly. 1985 posts · Joined 2003 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · May 11, 2011. Took it to my dealer(no confidence in them) and was told it will be around 8-9 hours labor plus parts, probably around $1250. 3. It was replaced two years ago and I have had no problem until this past week. 06-04-2012, 04:35 PM Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials #2 ckcarr: Talk Less, Say More . tangoalpha; Apr 21, 2024; Oilheads; 2. I paid to have my clutch balanced. The expected drivability and smoothness of parallel HEVs are difficult 2004 BMW r1150GS Adventure Hello, I’m looking for some guidance and experience with the following issue. Hi, I 'borrowed' my wife's R1150GS for the ride to work today and the clutch is biting right at the end of the lever travel. Bleeding the clutch on my r1150gs Clutch slipping or transmission issue? Jump to Latest 26K views 27 replies 13 participants last post by Sr0352 Mar 25, 2023. R1150RT Clutch Slave rebuild IGNORED R1150RT Clutch Slave rebuild. That was for the clutch disk, (2) seals. Oil seal went and oil covered the new friction plate and the My clutch slipped a short time ago when doing a full throttle pass in 6th gear. Heres a link to the vid: https: which travels down the push rod tunnel onto the clutch friction plate and makes the clutch slip and ruins the friction plate. I don't know if it was the worn out disc or other New clutch slipping R1150GS. If they open it up and find ANY type of oil or brake fluid in the clutch area it SHOULD be Have you been using more engine oil? Pull the the fill plug for the gearbox and see if the oil level is low. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > mpillis, May 4, 2019 #1. 19) 1971 Triumph Bonneville, Gold Gold, the "paying the restorer" color. I was riding an R1150RT with about 9K miles on the clock Slipping hydraulic dry clutches generally have one of three causes: 1. There are several different signs that can be used to identify a slipping clutch. I had a the same rattling noise only when clutch was engaged (clutch lever in released position) prior to the clutch slipping. The following are several of the most common symptoms of a slipping clutch. KbdNoOni Adventurer. I have the local hd shop adjust mine and the bike slipped the clutch and after four times of them adjusting it, and now a Clutch slipping. This is the easiest, quickest, NO BS straight to the point DIY tutorial on YouTube hand down, this procedure can be translated over to most R1100, R1150 and This is a Valeo D6RA electric starter for a 2001 BMW R1150 GS. 000mi, no known clutch replacement) is slipping in the high RPM's when hot, this happens in several gears. If the clutch is not slipping in the first test it soon will be. Sbct Been here awhile. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by mpillis, May 4, 2019. When i look to clutch disk it is in good shape but it has oil in it. Replaced parts, new internal/external filters, fluid, seal and gearbox worked fine. Recommended Posts. I am a 'Senior' rider who doesn't like I replaced my clutch slave at about 93K miles and it made no difference. I replaced all clutch components from a wrecked bike with 20k miles on it and haven't had any rattling since. I have started to make repair kits for BMW R1100S and R1150GS RS R RT hydraulic clutches. The previous post may have been talking about the rear seal of the input shaft. " BMW R1150 with ABS – Clutch Access Procedure Bike on its side stand – crack the rear wheel’s 4 lug-bolts. Logged dj_downer. latch the cam-lock strap securely and check it won’t slip and nut you. Joined Jul 3, 2002 Messages Most clutches don't wear out by the owner slipping the clutch, they either get oil Clutch problem: R1150GS - SOLVED. When you replace the slave cylinder, drill a 1/8" or so hole in the floor of the cavity where the slave cylinder R1200GS, 2005, 53,xxx---sorry, long post. My question is how much should this kind of repair cost? 04 R1150RT Clutch Repair Cost? IGNORED 04 R1150RT Clutch Repair Cost? By MRVinton June 1, 2008 in Oilheads. Jun 6, 2012 #1 I'm looking at R&R'ing the clutch slave cylinder on my SWMBO's GS. 00 (at least at the BMW shop I went to). Second remove tail light. #8. Learning to recognize these signs can prove quite valuable, when attempting to avoid being stranded in place, in absence of a wrecker. It has been suggested to remove the bleeder valve assembly (Werkstück) from the end of the hose and simply install a bleeder screw or speed bleeder in its place. It was saturated I believe I may need a new clutch and related parts. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by Kokopelli, Mar 6, 2005. Joined: Feb 5, 2007 Oddometer: 27 Location: Reading, England. That is one of the bigger problems for new riders The slave cylinder leaks a little brake fluid on your clutch disc and it starts slipping badly. My clutch has started to slip in 4th gear. Medium poster Offline Posts: 125. That said, if you keep the RPMs under 2000, you can slip it a lot without issues. I am planning to replace my clutch. com but kept old TCU. Bike was only worth £2500 so I opted to have a go myself. Toyota wanted $1000. If it is slipping before reaching the fully cocked position, then there is a problem. #1 – Irregular Noises Cheap oil for r1150gs? Discussion in 'The Garage' started by Tristafarian, Feb 21, 2021. 56, No. If you see any debris there, it is time for a lube job. So I said "I can do this". Clutch master cylinder needed fluid . In low revs it's absolutely fine However, the second I open up the throttle (70-100% open), it slips and eventually catches on if '01 R1150GS Slave Cylinder Removal. A new clutch isn't a horrible job on these bikes but is pretty involved and can kill two good weekends. Then I did my '04 GS's clutch--physically easier than 4 Runner, but technically much harder. Join Date: May 2000 And as you are inexperienced could you be confusing that throttle action with clutch slipping. Got by the truck but slipping was getting worse. I'm not too familiar with the bmw r1150gs year : 2001 78000 km i have done. Collet slipped off. The springs were a bit under specs so I replaced them. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by KbdNoOni, May 6, 2008. When I drop into gear, the clutch grabs with clutch lever still pulled in and then i stall out. I let out the clutch lever and try again. Hardest part for me was getting airbox out and back in 1. It is a simple job to remove the starter and look inside the clutch housing to view the area around the clutch disk spline. Next town 2003 bmw r1150rt clutch problem. '03 Slipping clutch If your's happens to do like my '97 R1100RT, it was the clutch shaft seal throwing oil onto the clutch disk. It is slipping at highway speeds and getting harder to engage the clutch in 1st gear, especially on inclines. My clutch started slipping at higher rpm's last week. valve adjustment & rocker arm end float new cam chain tensioner oil : liqui moly 10w60 The clunk that you hear at the moment is the clutch operating rod moving to-and-fro along the tube through the gearbox input shaft, pushing the clutch diaphragm spring in order to disengage the motor from the On my way from Springfield to Kansas City, I noticed the clutch slip during a high speed roll-on (hot day, hot bike). 4. I repeated and the noise happen almost every time. Most concerning, is why the fluid level dropped. Symptoms of Clutch Slipping: 1. A bit smelly as well at the That the clutch slipped under acceleration in 2nd gear? Or the bike popped into neutral or 1st? The former would be a worn clutch, slave cylinder fault, clutch lever pushing New clutch slipping R1150GS. Hope you can make contact with Ravin and solve the problem. and the labor. There are a few symptoms associated with a clutch slipping. thegary, Apr 15, 2006 #1. MRVinton Posted June 1, 2008. Usually, the level stays the same, or drops very slow, because as the 02 R1150GS clutch slipping. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. 2. Old clutch just needed replacing as it started slipping. #17. Thank you so much for posting pictures online. As the clutch burns up from slipping (and it will) the problem only gets worse. 01mm of free play would be fine. RPM increase without proportional acceleration: One of the most noticeable signs of clutch slipping is Ok, here it goes. 000 kms so i think this is a premature problem. I thought it would be a gradual failure. The clutch would slip when the transmission was in fifth gear and the throttle was abruptly whacked open. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Jamesa5454, Aug 3, 2016 #1. Tomorow i get back to tearing this down. Clutch slip. Took me better part of 3 days and frequent re-reading of shop manual. Demoni, Mar 14, 2014 #1. Leave your shock and tire off so you can check easily for leaks. They’re Charles Atlas tight at 105Nm dry. My ‘07 GSA had a slipping clutch on the interstate when rolling on the throttle, at speed. 000km/47. KbdNoOni, May 6, 2008 #1. Opened the clutch cover to examine the discs & springs. He says the feel of it is identical to what he experienced when the seal failed on his '98 R1100RT several years ago. Except one issue!! On harsh acceleration clutch slips badly. I notice it the most when I am on the freeway in 5th or 6th gear and 1. If the clutch disc has been overheated and distorted, you can find getting into 1st shift and shifting down difficult. 2, p. If you experience any of these signs, it’s important to address the issue promptly. My bike is an 04 R1150GS with 26k miles. That is when, after I replaced the friction plate again, but soon realized the flywheel face and pressure Does anyone have URL for the maintenance manual for the 1150's online. a lot of rpm but no go! His 2000 R1150 GS has 180,000 miles on the original clutch. I've read a few threads about the clutch bleeder on the R1150GS. A slipping clutch can lead to further damage to the engine and other components if left unchecked. j chambers, Aug 1, 2009 #9. the engine and transmission shafts run on perfectly on the same centerline) there will be People slip the clutch or do clutch up wheelies on dirt bikes for YEARS, and then sometimes have to replace a $60 clutch. and it can get to the clutch friction plate, making it slip. Sorta greased up things. Turned out to be an engine seal leaking oil onto the clutch. This is where your going to need someone to help you bleed the system. The new valve-body came from 2013 model I think. Bike only has 24000km on the clock. I recently took a long ride (8094 miles) from Idaho Falls, ID, to Deadhorse, AK, and the only problem I had with the bike during the trip was the clutch circuit. Clutch slipped on hard acceleration in 4,5,6 once the bike warmed up. May 13, 2024. I have struggled with take offs because of the small clutch friction range and the tall first gear. Make sure you don't overfill the MC reservoir, as that will cause the clutch to slip. It contiunes untill full engagement of the clutch. I replaced the clutch slave cylinder at 63200miles, plus new fluid. I did an internet search on the internal clutch. It's got a little over 40K on it. I then figured if I could slip the new one in there I could slip the old one out. Started noticing it a couple thousand miles ago, didn't think much of it until the clutch started slipping at high speed. Kokopelli, Mar 6, 2005 #1. thegary Adventurer. Most bikes are turned into junk in other ways way before clutch wear becomes an issue. Demoni Adventurer. I'd appreciate any information I can get. If you are a competent DIY mechanic then you will be able to do it Button things up and now it's time to bleed. Third disassemble all remaining parts. So I took the bike to Duncan, a 1976 R90/6. Joined: Sep 2, 2008 Oddometer: 525 Location: Union, Ky. Oil seal went and oil covered the new friction plate and the rest of the clutch. Now remove the pesky, troublesome, gold-durned Air-Box, untangling it from wires and tubing as you drop it down last winter I decided to replace the clutch on my 04 R1150R Rockster @36k miles with the improved longer-spline-shaft clutch kit. the excess fluid has no place to go and eventually the clutch will slip because the slave cylinder can not fully relax. So I just spent over a grand this year on the bike, new As the clutch burns up from slipping (and it will) the problem only gets worse. A few months ago I noticed the clutch was slipping no matter what gear. 1100 Head Nut Question. There are cases where oil from the rear main seal can cause premature clutch slipping and failure, but these seem to be isolated instances, and usually cause slipping outside of hard driving. Followers 1. (Road & Track Vol. This sounds like a clutch issue, is the engine output seal damaged or leaking? Or the transmission input seal? If so the oil leaking on the clutch plate could be causing the problem. Joined: Nov 2, 2010 It's pretty easy to diagnose but there is no slipping. How do I check if my lawnmower clutch is slipping? To check if your lawnmower clutch is slipping, start by disengaging the blades and starting the engine. If you happen to have a bike that has perfect spline alignment (i. The clear majority of posters had experienced the same thing and just grin and bear it. There is a hose from the clutch slave cylinder that has a bleeder valve assembly with a check ball on the opposite end of the hose. Hi. I recently purchased a low mileage 2000 R1100rt to supplement my 2005 R1150rt. Aug 10 OK, Service manual just got here. It is slipping in the 6th gear and I am a bid concerned about the spline problem as well. So now roll on throttle clutch slipping. Discussion in 'The Garage' started by Sbct, Mar 30, 2018. . This would be the worst case scenario. ; Signs of Clutch Slipping. Bike is a 03' R1150GS Adventure, with about 170k km mileage. It's never progressed into anything worse. tangoalpha It didn't budge. My bike had 115k miles on original clutch and there was basically no friction material remaining. The parts to fix were only in the £120 ( $150 ) range but the BM labour was £800 ( $1000 ). j It sure felt like a slipping clutch - mostly when you accelerate briskly in higher gears. This reservoir supplies the whole circuit, which includes the master and slave cylinders. I'd The clutch of my R1150R (76. jsouth; May 20, 2024; Oilheads; R1150gs clutch. In this article, we will explore the symptoms, causes, and possible solutions to address clutch slipping. Joined: Oct 1, 2013 R1150GS slipping clutch. which revealed itself by oiling the clutch causing it to My '07 GS clutch slipped due to a transmission seal leak which fouled the clutch. Help!! My '03 R1150R has had trouble downshifting to 1st from neutral for its entire life, but usually when the engine is cold. I lubed the slave bearing generously [already trans oil lubed], washed the friction plate off through the starter [removed] hole with a can of carb cleaner. HackyMoto TEAM USA GS TROPHY 2012. Clutch Slipping Symptoms: Scion xB. 02 R1150R clutch replacement. There were a number of slipping clutches in '96 to '98 oilheads that were attributed to the failure of the clutch input (or output, I can't remember which) shaft '22 H-D 'F' outfit, '46 Indian Chief outfit, a couple of early Honda Benlys, "BUBba" - R1150GS Adventure . So my bike, r1150gs 2003, is slipping in high gears (5th + 6th, occasionally 4th) which is annoying but not really a huge issue in normal day to day driving. Hey Guys I bought my dream bike(R1150gs of course ) recently, but it seems like she creates new habbits like creating vibration at takeoffs. As long as the plunger comes all the way back out when you release the lever the excess fluid pressure that may be there from expansion will be bled off. Have them pump on the clutch about 5 times and then hold the clutch in. Have you looked at the fine adjustment on the handlebar, it need to release the clutch completely and should be set to 1 mm out. New clutch fitted, as of yet no problems since. Just paid a lot of money for a BMW dealer to replace the clutch in my 2002 R1150GS. This is to prevent over cranking. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by thegary, Apr 15, 2006. Clutch Slipping Symptoms: Dodge Dakota. The Repair Manual sez remove the electrical box and pivot the rear frame up to access the slave cylinder. Just prior to that while on freeway, clutch did slip a time or 2 if hard throttle. WHile I was in there I thought about replacing the slave cylinder. To fix this issue, you may need to 2002 R1150rt Clutch Replacement IGNORED 2002 R1150rt Clutch Replacement. By DerekK November 14, 2019 in Oilheads. My baby I think you will find it is the plates expanding with the heat not oil thinning, that is stopping the slipping. I got the bike running again yesterday, I pulled in the clutch while in neutral and popped it down into first. It's only had around 1500 miles put on it since the replacement. On a side note, Steptoe is adamant that with the dry clutch it is important NOT to disengage the clutch was stopping at lights etc as it accelerates the death of the clutch slave. UKGSer Subscriber. Seal failed between engine and clutch, oil dripping on road and dry clutch now wet and slipping. I have an '88 4 Runner with 310,000 miles--clutch started slipping a while back. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by Demoni, Mar 14, 2014. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by abbocath, Sep 5, 2018. 2002 R1150RT clutch slave leak into gearbox? You'll know if it needs replacing, it will begin slipping. It slips when accelerating hard around 6K-7K RPMs. The bike has a load of history and the clutch was done a few months ago (~ 54k miles). It is hard to incorrectly assemble the clutch. Engine sound changed and acceleration compromised. 00 plus to fix. The bike sat for about two weeks and when I took it out today, I noticed that the clutch was slipping. The starter Hi there, I'm sitting with a family members 1200GS and noticed a slight clutch slip when accelerating from low revs in say 4th gear from 90-120km/h. I have looked at the clutch fluid and it looks reasonably clear and the gear change is otherwise nice and smooth. you know to split up the milesÔǪ (I love the 5 speed vs the 6) Anyway the clutch was a little out of adjustment and I adjusted it to around 6mm play at the end of the lever and it seems perfect. 9 - Clutch off Now i always look the bike from the front and it steel being the same bike! Now i have some questions! My bike has only 65. Joined: Jul 24, 2008 Oddometer: 96 In addition the clutch went from feeling fine to slipping all over the place in the space of a few hundred miles. I am now reading the threads here and they all state to have 12mm between the knurled Tango - I don't own an 1150, so I'm only repeating what I have read. It could be due to worn clutch plates, a damaged clutch spring, or improper adjustment of the clutch cable. All the discslooked good and between the manufacturers specs. Deleted4248 Guest. . Sbct, Mar 30, 2018 #1. Your clutch should not slip when cold or hot, if it is slipping when cold it needs new plates or adjusting. '03 BMW R1150RT & '24 Can Am Spyder RT, Northeast Ohio--Good, quick Clutch slipping on a 2004 BMW R1150RT can be caused by a few different factors. Jump to Latest Bike is '02 R1150R with 49K miles. The really good people at Engle Motors (who opened on a Monday to replace a flat rear tire for me) did a test drive and couldn't reproduce it (cold day, cold bike). Bike is '02 R1150R with 49K miles. After the engagement no vibration/no slipping occurs. I have a few questions: The bike is a 2014 GS LC and has 81,000 miles, is it likely that the clutch just needs to be replaced? For parallel hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), the clutch serves as a vital enabling actuator element during mode transitions. Failure of the clutch to fully grip because once released the fluid does not properly return to the master cylinder, leaving the clutch partially engaged. Surely I haven't worn it out. As per Ravin's advertisement, the internal clutch is supposed to slip once the crossbow is cocked. Open your master cylinder on your handlebars and make sure your fluids are topped off. Eventually it’ll just stop grabbing altogether and your car or truck will no longer be able to move. Above 4000 RPM if I got on the throttle RPMs would go up but no increase in speed. tangoalpha. AlpinaE24, Feb 21, 2021 #5. And proceeded to immediately drip out of slave cylinder/clutch area on bike when added. Sounds like you have to heat the clutch up before it starts to slip, time for My clutch has been slipping lately. Thread starter mneblett; Start date Jun 6, 2012; mneblett #32806. It’ll happen at slower speeds and in gears closer to first. The parts may only cost $400 to $700, while the rest of the expense goes to labor. First remove headlight. It doesn't slip too bad. By AnotherLee September 20, 2018 in Im noticing lately that my clutch lever bites almost straightaway without having to let it out a lot. Is usually this happens? When i look to clutch disk it I noticed when i release the clutch from 100% pull in to around 50% where bike start to move i heard the rattle noise from gear box and drive train like cranky, sounds like the gear is kicking in. I have a01 BMW R1150GS with only 25,000 miles and clutch just started slipping a bit. I suspect it's fine, but inspect it and see. Wishing you all Good afternoon guys, So for the last two years I've been having what feels like spinning clutch issues. The manual doesn't have a change interval for the clutch (probably no bike manual does). '06 R1150GS Adventure - "Orion" '03 R1200CLC '06 K1200R - "Philip" Just bought a 2003 r1150gs a few days ago and overall delighted it but 1 thing has me pretty worried. The lad that fitted it didn't replace crank oil seals. I managed to replace the seal with the rod in place. Matt600r Discussion starter. Replies 30 Views 2K. For slow speed maneuvers they teach slipping the clutch, vary the pressure to vary the friction in the friction zone without stalling. Ordered circuit board and valve-body from shenghaiautoparts. Anybody got any ideas what could have happened? Dealer is 130 miles away, so hauling it up there again on Tuesday. Thanks. Reactions: Tango Alpha. not real surprised given circumstances. ‘02 R1150RT Hydraulic clutch fluid recommendations? tangoalpha; Apr 20, 2024; Oilheads; 2. HackyMoto, May 5, 2019 #21. ‘02 R1150RT Clutch Slave Cylinder and Gear Position Switch Replacement. So I guess the answer to your question is somewhere between 1 and Just after changing clutch on my 2004 R1150GS, theres been a noise, coming somewhere from the clutch/gearbox. if it has a sticker that says "API - Energy Conserving" then no #4. It had only been 27K miles since I had replaced the clutch, pressure plate, seals, etc, but I pulled the bike apart and sure enough the Sachs basic clutch plate was worn down to the rivets. Joined: Feb 25, 2006 How Much Does It Cost To Fix Or Replace A Slipping Clutch? On average, you may spend $1,000 to $2,500 to replace the worn-out clutch assembly. AlpinaE24 Long timer. Joined: Aug 19, 2014 Oddometer: 436 Well, at 120k I had to pull it apart again because the clutch was slipping. First noticed trying to pass a truck on a hill. ) As the clutch wears, the fluid level in the reservoir goes up. #1. It damn well can be, but I doubt OP (A least on my 04 R1150GS. prior to the clutch slipping. Sometimes that works and sometimes I let out the clutch lever a second or third time. Kokopelli Yeah, right! Joined: May 2, 2003 Oddometer: 5,246 Location: Rolleston. Bike has 69'000km on the clock and barely seen any gravel in its life. at this point all i think i have left to do to remove the rear frame is to detach the break lines, the clutch slave, shift linkage, electrical connections to rear frame, remove the bolts attaching the rear subframe to the motor, and then remove the drive line retaining clip. Don't know how hard it is to replace, but if it goes to the shop, it runs $714. Replies 28 Views 2K. It's a simple three step process to get the clutch out. As the clutch is not slipping I was wondering if perhaps it will be the clutch slave instead but im not seeing any leaks. At some point in the bike's lifetime, the clutch actuation system starts to leak. The prices depend heavily on the type of vehicle you drive and the local labor rates. Fixed under warranty. No perceptible vibration reduction. I believe it just need to be adjusted, but I do not know how since it is hydraulic actuated. And yes, I only discovered the leaking seal when the clutch started slipping. My 2011 A7 Quattro (86k miles) lost R 2 4 6 gears. A few thousand miles after replacing my slave cylinder my clutch began slipping in 5th and 6th gears upon acceleration. This happens under heavy acceleration mostly when I am in higher gears. ( With a mate to help. 2003 R1150RT & 2017 R1200RT. 2002 R1150RT, Silver Silver, the "cool and aloof" color. vwr ffoyb fjnmg owtinw bythl tefiud grfizp gsn xsreg zdizi