Transmission problems after tire change

[gallofamily2k]

Hello -
2004 R1150 RT
Recently changed the rear tire after a puncture and flat. Now the transmission doesn't shift through all gears. I followed the repair guide and watched a few videos on how to.
Now when I try to shift it won't go through all the gears.
Clutch fluid reservoir is full. Lever moves smoothly. No problem before tire change.
What did I do wrong?
How do I fix it?
Thanks!

 

[m_stock10506]

There’s nothing about a tire change that should cause shifting problems. Did you remove or loosen any parts to help get the tire out. Check the left foot peg plate for the bolt that holds the shift lever in the two position height adjustment. Make sure the bolt is lined up and tight.

 

[gallofamily2k]

I did have to loosen the holder for the muffler. But tightened that back up as soon as the tire was in place. I'll look at the height adjuster.
Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[fbt80]

Look for some obstruction to the movement of the shift lever?

 

[pauls1150]

"Might" just be a coincidence...
You say that the "Clutch fluid reservoir is full." HOW "full"? As the clutch wears, the fluid level (counter-intuitively) goes UP. If it is near the top, significantly above the center of the window, clutch disengagement (pulling the lever in) may be limited.
Clutch fluid should be checked with the bike on the centerstand and the handlebars straight ahead.
Fluid should be DOT 4.

 

[bc1100s]

Clutch fluid should be checked with the bike on the centerstand and the handlebars straight ahead.
Fluid should be DOT 4.

I thought the specified clutch fluid was mineral oil?

 

[PGlaves]

I thought the specified clutch fluid was mineral oil?

Look at the reservoir cap. It was DOT 4 with the R1100 bikes. A change was made with the 1150s, or 1200s.. But the changeover might have been a mid-year change so with an early 1150 LOOK at the cap!!

 

[bc1100s]

Look at the reservoir cap. It was DOT 4 with the R1100 bikes. A change was made with the 1150s, or 1200s.. But the changeover might have been a mid-year change so with an early 1150 LOOK at the cap!!

Interesting. My '04 1100S specified mineral oil. But as you say, look at the cap!

 

[pauls1150]

Most definitely DOT 4 (or the Low Viscosity version of same).
As the S is the hot-rod version, mineral oil is more aerodynamic and saves weight.

 

[PGlaves]

Interesting. My '04 1100S specified mineral oil. But as you say, look at the cap!

My R1150R was a 2003. I think (but not sure) that it still took DOT 4 brake fluid. The changeover was about that time. Read the Cap!

 

[bc1100s]

As the S is the hot-rod version, mineral oil is more aerodynamic and saves weight.

I was unaware of the "more aerodynamic" part.

 

[pauls1150]

And not only that, but it's good for dirty dishes, and doesn't leave an oily film on your shower walls!
But wait, there's more! If you order within the next thirty minutes, we'll double your order!

 

[AntonLargiader]

@gallofamily2k make sure the lever does not hit the top or bottom of the curved slot during shifting.

I am pretty sure there were no 1150-era models that used mineral oil. Mineral oil needs different seals and there are not two versions of the 1150 master or slave cylinders.

 

[fbt80]

Gallo, did you find the issue?

 

[gallofamily2k]

Gallo, did you find the issue?

Never did find a real "problem". But once I got it onto the driveway everything started working as well as ever. Still baffled but I got my motorcycle grin back!

 

[fbt80]

So you say it began to shift as usual? Hmmmm. I'm voting for a rock or some debris fell out and now nothing is blocking the shifter. It seemed to me to be a mechanical issue not electric.

 

[pauls1150]

Now when I try to shift it won't go through all the gears.

I would tend to agree but for Gallo's statement above... Did it shift thru "some" of the gears? Some of the time?

 

[gsaddict]

Never did find a real "problem". But once I got it onto the driveway everything started working as well as ever. Still baffled but I got my motorcycle grin back!

Where you testing the gears while on the centerstand with the motor off?
If so, you have to turn the wheel slowly to go up and down thru the gears.
This will allow the gear dogs to line up.