Re: clutch control failure

[Mick <bmwmick@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 02:18 AM 5/28/2006 -0500, Mark Rivera wrote:
>Definitely having a problem with the clutch system.. 02/97 R1100R..
>SNIP
>The engine runs. The bike drives/rides/whatever. I was about a block from 
>where I was going when the clutch lever went soft - had just completed a 
>40mi ride on the highway. I downshifted while slowing to a stop, so I can 
>shift, but as far as I can tell the clutch isn't disengaging.
>
>That's about all I have to go on at this point. Just kind of looking for 
>"oh yeah that might be X, Y, or Z problem" or any thoughts before I take 
>it in to have the dealership look at it.
>
>Thanks,
>Mark

Mark,
   Yep, the piston (throwout bearing) is plastic and they DO destroy 
themselves
if left unprotected. http://tinyurl.com/rswzd  Item #2 and they have come 
down in
price recently.  Only $63 now and they were $74.  Still $50 at Chicago BMW

Mick
Tucson

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