A few weeks ago I purchased a "new to me" 2007 K1200GT with 18K. The previous owner didn't disclose any issues with however I now find I have "clutch squak".
I have scoured the forums and read what I could. What exactly is the cause? If I replace the clutch does that fix the problem?
I checked Max's BMW parts fisch and find the plates listed separatly from the basket making the total parts about $1600.00, is this right? Is it possible to know which parts I need before opening the bike or is there a cluth package which incldes everything? I found aftermarket plates but not aftermarket basket?
This bike squaks when first letting the clutch out, it is not smooth on take off but rather "takes off" quickly and I can't seem to shift it smoothly. If I romp on it doesn't seem to be slipping though. Seems to me that might indicate an issue with the basket more than the plates?
I had the dealer do the service tickets, cam chain tensioner, jump guard and something with the lower brake lines. Also did the valves, spark plugs, coolant, oil (some metal shavings stuck to the magnetic drain plug), filter and final drive plus changed out the tires. I do need to re-charge the K&N air filter. Did I miss anything?
It is not possibe to know what service this bike has had in the past so am trying to bring it all up to date. I am 3rd owner, the first on the east coast, the second on the west coast where I bought it. The second owner only put fifteen hundred mikes in the year and half he owned the bike and I don't think he knew all that much.
Any help or commements will be appreciated. "R" bikes I have done but doing "k" bike service is new to me as is a wet cluch that squaks... What's up with that?
Bruce H
I have scoured the forums and read what I could. What exactly is the cause? If I replace the clutch does that fix the problem?
I checked Max's BMW parts fisch and find the plates listed separatly from the basket making the total parts about $1600.00, is this right? Is it possible to know which parts I need before opening the bike or is there a cluth package which incldes everything? I found aftermarket plates but not aftermarket basket?
This bike squaks when first letting the clutch out, it is not smooth on take off but rather "takes off" quickly and I can't seem to shift it smoothly. If I romp on it doesn't seem to be slipping though. Seems to me that might indicate an issue with the basket more than the plates?
I had the dealer do the service tickets, cam chain tensioner, jump guard and something with the lower brake lines. Also did the valves, spark plugs, coolant, oil (some metal shavings stuck to the magnetic drain plug), filter and final drive plus changed out the tires. I do need to re-charge the K&N air filter. Did I miss anything?
It is not possibe to know what service this bike has had in the past so am trying to bring it all up to date. I am 3rd owner, the first on the east coast, the second on the west coast where I bought it. The second owner only put fifteen hundred mikes in the year and half he owned the bike and I don't think he knew all that much.
Any help or commements will be appreciated. "R" bikes I have done but doing "k" bike service is new to me as is a wet cluch that squaks... What's up with that?
Bruce H