Author Topic: K1100LT 1994 clutch  (Read 380 times)

Offline dmsantam

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K1100LT 1994 clutch
« on: October 08, 2023, 06:30:41 PM »
The K1100LT that I am likely to purchase (waiting on owner to accept an offer I've made) has a clutch that slips. I will be intending to undertake this repair, and am looking for guidance on parts/tools that I should acquire. I have a well kitted out workshop, but am not that experienced with K-bike work, only maintenance of my existing K75S.

1. clutch centering tool - i have one of these from my airheads and the one i have also works for K bikes apparently
2. clutch friction disc
3. oring
4. rear main seal?

Do i need a special driver tool for the rear main? I've never done a rear main before.

I've also read on other posts "nut, six bolts, star washers, stop disc, compression ring." needed. Is this true?

Any advice on what to purchase or how to undertake the job would be appreciated. I have already read Duck's excellent post on K1100RS clutch spline lube, which gets me to the clutch. http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,1615.0.html

cheers
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Offline Scott_

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Re: K1100LT 1994 clutch
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2023, 06:13:04 PM »
Initially BMW installed the seal flush with the housing, a few years later the modified the installation instructions to leave the seal "proud" of the housing. See details here:
http://www.motobrick.com/index.php?topic=4993.0
http://www.motobrick.com/index.php?topic=11486.0
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Offline dmsantam

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Re: K1100LT 1994 clutch
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2023, 07:31:38 PM »
Initially BMW installed the seal flush with the housing, a few years later the modified the installation instructions to leave the seal "proud" of the housing. See details here:
http://www.motobrick.com/index.php?topic=4993.0
http://www.motobrick.com/index.php?topic=11486.0

Great info, thankyou. I found a post somewhere with advice on how to make my own RMS installation tool:
"I made a seal installation tool out of a chunk of 1x4 pine and a piece of cardboard from a cereal box.

Trace the seal on the cardboard and cut a hole just a bit larger than the seal.

Glue the cardboard with the hole on to the piece of pine wood.

Start the seal into the engine and then with the block tap it gently into place. When the cardboard on the pine block touches the face of the engine the seal will be standing proud by the required amount."
  • Sydney, Australia
  • k75s 1996

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