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malcolmt · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:41 am Post subject: clutch centering tool

Does anyone have the dimentions to make a tool to fit my K1100RS.
The last time I worked on the clutch I used the push rod with tape wound on it.

We now have a machine shop at work and can get one made for free.
Regards
Malcolm
Joburg,
Souf Efrika
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Flying Duck · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:59 am Post subject:

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malcolmt · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:53 pm Post subject:

Hi Duck,

Thanks a zillion, our machinist will have it knocked out well before the parts arrive. Very Happy

Interestingly, its way cheaper to buy the parts in the UK and pay a courier to ship to Africa than go to the local dealer Shocked

I'll post some pic's of why the 6000km clutch needed fixing.
Basicly I boo boo'ed, there are some good lessons here. Embarassed

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Flying Duck · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:12 pm Post subject:

Any chance you could make one for me too?
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

jaaars · Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 19 Location: Ashland Oregon

The tool I use is a VW air cooled clutch alignment tool from any good Import auto parts store. About 5.00
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malcolmt · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:33 pm Post subject:

I never made the tool.
lineing it up by eye and checking with masking tape wrapped round the push rod worked a treat.

The machine sop lads made a neat little tool to center and drift the pushrod oil seal cunningly hidden in the tranny shaft.

I'll post some pic's soon
Malcolm(t)
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6899 · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 12:55 pm Post subject:

K Fans,

I prefer to use the correct tools so I ordered from San Jose BMW the clutch centering tool:

K-OH Clutch Alignment Tool« Go BackClutch alignment tool for 1983-97 K bikes AND R1100 models 5 speed only

Part Details
Price: $39.99
SKU: PART-21-680
Category: Misc.
Brand: Tools
Notes: N/A

http://www.sjbmw.com/parts.asp?s=store#http://www.sjbmw.com/parts.asps=store&bid=&mid=31&src=&p=1&pid=394

With Shipping at $15 came to $55. Worth the cost to do the job 1st time.

Martin
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1996 K1100LT, 73K (bought at 61K on 2006)
1977 R100/7, bought new, rode 97K in 29 yrs before parting out
1970 R50/5, bought used, rode 40K & sold

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Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 2:23 pm Post subject:

old guy old bike · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:32 pm Post subject:

Martin,
I always figured the right tool was whatever you had or could modify was the right tool. I just used the clutch rod and a socket with about 2 wraps of masking tape. Worked like a dream and I still had $55 that I used to buy a new valve cover gasket with.

Don't get me wrong. I like to get new tools.
Jeff
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6899 · Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:37 pm Post subject:

Jeff,

Good for you. I have also improvised myself but figured since I tore the K apart I'm already $700 ahead....looking at a few upgrades to the K.

Martin
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1996 K1100LT, 73K (bought at 61K on 2006)
1977 R100/7, bought new, rode 97K in 29 yrs before parting out
1970 R50/5, bought used, rode 40K & sold

BMWMOA #6899 since 1976
Indy BMW Club since 1975