2013 RT clutch issue

[beemergirl]

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I took my 2013 RT with 141K miles to an independent shop for fluids change after sitting for a couple years. It was running well and had no noticeable issues.

They changed the fluids and upon test drive told me the clutch is slipping in all gears, it's unrideable. They deny overfilling the transmission fluid or doing anything that would affect the clutch. They are saying the clutch is just worn and it's coincidental. I had not noticed any slippage in any gear prior to taking it in.

I picked up the bike (trailer) and took it to a trusted mechanic to check out. While I understand it may be coincidental, and I don't know that the shop did anything wrong, I have trouble accepting that it's just showing it's wear out of the blue without any prior slippage issues, and the idea that it's in all gears just doesn't sit right.

If you have suggestions on looking for things, I'd appreciate it. I'm aware of transmission fluid overfill issues. We are watching for leakage through the input shaft seal.

 

[20774]

beemergirl -

Was it your intention to delete your post and/or post in another forum area, such as Wetheads? If so, I can help out.

 

[beemergirl]

beemergirl -

Was it your intention to delete your post and/or post in another forum area, such as Wetheads? If so, I can help out.

It's not a wet head, it's the last of the oil cooled RTs and dry clutch. I thought it was another archived thread, but if it's fine just leave it.

 

[20774]

No problem...it's fine. Let us know if your mechanic finds anything of note.

 

[52184]

I took my 2013 RT with 141K miles to an independent shop for fluids change after sitting for a couple years. It was running well and had no noticeable issues.

They changed the fluids and upon test drive told me the clutch is slipping in all gears, it's unrideable. They deny overfilling the transmission fluid or doing anything that would affect the clutch. They are saying the clutch is just worn and it's coincidental. I had not noticed any slippage in any gear prior to taking it in.

I picked up the bike (trailer) and took it to a trusted mechanic to check out. While I understand it may be coincidental, and I don't know that the shop did anything wrong, I have trouble accepting that it's just showing it's wear out of the blue without any prior slippage issues, and the idea that it's in all gears just doesn't sit right.

If you have suggestions on looking for things, I'd appreciate it. I'm aware of transmission fluid overfill issues. We are watching for leakage through the input shaft seal.

You didn’t mention specifically which fluids were changed, but you might want to check both the clutch fluid type and the fluid level in the handlebar reservoir. Overfilling or using the wrong fluid could cause the master or slave cylinders to malfunction and lead to clutch slippage.

Best,
DeVern

 

[beemergirl]

You didn’t mention specifically which fluids were changed, but you might want to check both the clutch fluid type and the fluid level in the handlebar reservoir. Overfilling or using the wrong fluid could cause the master or slave cylinders to malfunction and lead to clutch slippage.

Best,
DeVern

Thanks DeVern. The problem with this place (which was "highly" recommended by a local group) was that while they supposedly changed all the fluids (last serviced 4 years early but only 1300 miles), I'm not clear what that means or what fluids they used because I got zero paperwork (no electricity to the computer was the excuse when I brought the trailer, so I didn't pay either). I asked for the invoice and they said they'd send it along in a few days. I'm not holding my breath. They do do BMWs routinely there. Don't let my calm demeanor fool ya, I'm livid.

 

[52184]

Thanks DeVern. The problem with this place (which was "highly" recommended by a local group) was that while they supposedly changed all the fluids (last serviced 4 years early but only 1300 miles), I'm not clear what that means or what fluids they used because I got zero paperwork (no electricity to the computer was the excuse when I brought the trailer, so I didn't pay either). I asked for the invoice and they said they'd send it along in a few days. I'm not holding my breath. They do do BMWs routinely there. Don't let my calm demeanor fool ya, I'm livid.

Understood, I would be as well. You mentioned you took the bike to a different and trusted mechanic. He or she could quickly check the clutch fluid level and more importantly, verify that it is the correct V10 mineral oil and not brake fluid as was used on earlier BMW implementations of hydraulic clutch control. BMW indicates the correct fluid on the reservoir cap. The two fluids are quite incompatible and crossing over can lead to damage on seals and more- like gelling, blockage of the line or return port that allows clutch fluid to return to the master cylinder, and so on.
Any of those could keep the clutch from fully returning to its engaged position, resulting in slippage.

Good luck,
DeVern