Re: Oil leak

[robert.silas@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

By the way you may not need new clutch, a wash with laquer thinner would do the job. However once the whole thing is open.....
Bob Silas

----- Original Message -----
From: robert.silas@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Friday, October 19, 2007 6:00 pm
Subject: Re: Oil leak
To: "Panichas, George E" <panichag@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: oilheads@xxxxxxxxx

> I do not have an RT. I have an RS, I had no problem like that 
> but when I changed clutch at 150,000 km I was told that the RT 
> has this problem . Oil runs back on the clutch rod. BMW changed 
> the rod with having a seal on it. I installed the same new rod.
> Bob Silas
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Panichas, George E" 
> Date: Friday, October 19, 2007 4:31 pm
> Subject: Oil leak
> To: oilheads@xxxxxxxxx (oilheads-digest)
> 
> > Subject: Oil Leak
> > 
> > While having the 36k service done on my 2001 R1100RL (a 
> pampered 
> > bike that has 
> > been scrupulously maintained), I was informed of an oil leak 
> > between the motor 
> > and transmission. I was a bit surprised because I've never 
> seen 
> > any oil, never 
> > experienced any clutch slipage, and oil use is pretty much 
> what 
> > it has always 
> > been. Also, I think 36k is more than a little bit young for 
> this 
> > sort of 
> > problem. So I have some questions for the group:
> > 
> > 1. The service guys say this is a serious repair that will 
> > require some 10 
> > hours of work and, if the clutch needs to be replaced, the 
> whole 
> > package will 
> > be around $1200. Does this strike you as reasonable?
> > 
> > 2. Given the relatively low mileage, should I be raising hell 
> > with BMW and ask 
> > them to chip-in on this? Of course, years-wise, the bike is 
> long 
> > out of 
> > warranty. But I certainly think that rear seals should be good 
> > for more than 
> > 36k.
> > 
> > 3. As noted, I've experienced no clutch slipage to date, and 
> > want to continue 
> > to ride the bike putting off the repair for now. Is it safe to 
> > do this? I 
> > assume oil leaks of this type worsen over time. Does anyone 
> know 
> > how much, how 
> > fast, etc.?
> > 
> > All advice is appreciated.
> > 
> > George Panichas
> > Easton, PA