I have an 04 R115R Rockster with 35k miles, in mint condition, no problems. As a winter project and before disaster strikes I decided to replace the clutch plate with the modified (longer spline) plate and lube the input shaft splines. I am most of the way into the disassembly process. I'm at the point where Mr Clymer tells me to remove the swing arm from the gearbox. I'm not sure I want to do this and I'm not sure whether it is necessary to do so. Why not just pull it all apart? Because (i) I'm lazy, (ii) I don't like pulling stuff apart that ain't broke, since I am prone to breaking things in the process. So, questions...
Can the gearbox and swingarm be removed as a unit? Pros and cons?
What's the experience with slave cylinders. Do they tend to fail in middle age? If they are prone to failure I might replace mine while I have everything apart even if it is not leaking.
I don't see any guidance in the factory manual or Clymer on the service interval for final drive splines. Now that the bike is in 1,000 pieces (thanks BMW) should I go the extra step and pull the final drive apart to lube the splines?
As always, advice and guidance much appreciated!
Can the gearbox and swingarm be removed as a unit? Pros and cons?
What's the experience with slave cylinders. Do they tend to fail in middle age? If they are prone to failure I might replace mine while I have everything apart even if it is not leaking.
I don't see any guidance in the factory manual or Clymer on the service interval for final drive splines. Now that the bike is in 1,000 pieces (thanks BMW) should I go the extra step and pull the final drive apart to lube the splines?
As always, advice and guidance much appreciated!