Re: Premature clutch failure

["Robert B. Hadden" <kbhadden@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

OK.  Now we have the info, let's confirm that the clutch is good.  At 
17k  you would have to be a really bad driver to have used up the 
clutch disc!  I doubt that is the case.  First, you want to revisit the 
adjustment down at the screw at the back of the tranny.  Perhaps the 
lock nut is loose and the adjuster just slipped?  If that is in order, 
check the cable for freyed(sp?) ends.  Perhaps the cable is about to 
break?

Now for what I really think might be the issues.
1 - Perhaps you need a spline lube and the clutch simply hangs up on 
the splines a bit.
2 - Perhaps you have a seal (motor rear main, or tranny front seal) 
leaking oil onto the disc.

That's about it for options that I think of.  You should be able to put 
the bike in second or third while underway, hold the engine at say 4k 
rpm and let go the clutch lever.  The clutch should grab and hold.  If 
not, you have a problem above.


Bob Hadden '05R12GS is gone, '62R27

On Aug 26, 2006, at 11:48 AM, gator@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> See I told ya I was a Dumb A**!!
> Forgot to mention all the important stuff..
> 2000 R1100 RS. Bike only has 17K.
> It was Adjusted correctly when I left for Vacation. Meaning I had the 
> 5 mm
> and the Handle and 12 MM at the adjusting Screw.
> When It slipped on me I noticed it was Tight at the handle pulled over 
> and
> was able to get play back at the handle (not the total amount I 
> wanted!).
>
> Thanks
> Gator in Dallas

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