power_engineer
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My 03 K1200GT recently started having clutch issues. Would not engage unless I pumped the lever multiple times, but I made it home. I got the bike about 5 years ago with 30K miles and now have just under 60K. Definitely leaking brake fluid onto the clutch. I got the clutch to function again (somewhat) by flushing it thoroughly. Did a test ride and noticed it was slipping when under load. Not bad but noticeable. Next I drilled a hole in the bottom of the housing to drain everything that had accumulated. Got a few ounces of brake fluid. Used brake cleaner sprayed into the clutch housing to "clean" the plates. first flush was really dirty, 2nd, much better. It is working again but I can tell the clutch cylinder is still leaking (hard shifting, low reservoir on top, spongy lever) and though it doesn't slip (per se) it does chatter when first under load. I talked to the service manager at the local BMW shop. they want ~$400 to just do the slave cylinder and something near $3000 for the full clutch replacement, The latter includes the slave cylinder and the main seal, as well as the new plates and seals in clutch and shaft drive. (sorry long story).
I am a reasonable wrench turner and have watched the YouTube videos so if I can devise the means to hold the bike in the air after removing the center stand I think I can do the repairs. The question I have is, where can I get the parts other than the dealer. The local guys are nice people but they want ~$1000 for the parts. I checked beemer boneyard and they are sold out. My other option is part out the bike and get a newer tourer (K13 or R1200RT but that's another thread). Any sources you can recommend would be appreciated.
TIA!
I am a reasonable wrench turner and have watched the YouTube videos so if I can devise the means to hold the bike in the air after removing the center stand I think I can do the repairs. The question I have is, where can I get the parts other than the dealer. The local guys are nice people but they want ~$1000 for the parts. I checked beemer boneyard and they are sold out. My other option is part out the bike and get a newer tourer (K13 or R1200RT but that's another thread). Any sources you can recommend would be appreciated.
TIA!