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Bus issue redux

The prior explanation regarding the GMC Bus was from the dealer (Not sure if this is the most reliable source....). These new bus systems are far more software dependent than the older systems.

Again, I think that if the undersized alternator was on an older model vehicle, either the battery would drain, or all the systems would equally be deprived of current (though the resistance grid requiring a larger load may see a larger drop off in current), or both would occur. And, unless one knows how the new bus is intended to operate, one can easily get into trouble adding farkles or working on these systems.
 
From back on page 1: Drive line splines do not exist on the K1300 bikes. Also, the teeney little clutch on the R-bikes is replaced by a strong multi-plate wet clutch.

No more taking the thing halfway apart to check and lube splines. BTDT and I don't miss it.:)
 
From back on page 1: Drive line splines do not exist on the K1300 bikes. Also, the teeney little clutch on the R-bikes is replaced by a strong multi-plate wet clutch.

No more taking the thing halfway apart to check and lube splines. BTDT and I don't miss it.:)

Good to know. I presume this is the same with the K1200GT as well.
 
From back on page 1: Drive line splines do not exist on the K1300 bikes. Also, the teeney little clutch on the R-bikes is replaced by a strong multi-plate wet clutch.

No more taking the thing halfway apart to check and lube splines. BTDT and I don't miss it.:)


:scratch - not to be a wiseguy but do you mean these splines that I lubed up this weekend on my 1300??
 

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Well....mostly I'm concerned with those damn clutch/input shaft splines. I had those splines go out on a '92 K75 way back when and my R started showing symptoms last year. I lubed them on the R about 3-4K miles ago and all seems ok, so far.

Looks like the rear drive on your K just pivots down and out of the way, exposing the splines. Is it really that easy?
 
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