CCjon Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Hi all, have a 2006 R1200RT with a Hannigan sidecar. Am starting to smell the clutch when driving up on the lift. Being indoors, can smell it quickly. Don't feel any slipping when out riding. Or should I not worry until it won't go anymore? Other than Touratech (which has their ceramic clutch on backorder worldwide) , is there another source for a ceramic or heavy duty clutch for this bike? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. CCjon Cypress, Texas Link to comment
Dann Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I just replaced the clutch on my 2007 RT with this one from motobins.uk: Part No.30770HD CLUTCH FRICTION PLATE HEAVYÂ DUTY AND OIL PROOF. Â R1200R / RT / GS / ST / S RnineT Â These heavy duty clutch plates are made from Kevlar which has the following advantages over the original plates :- Â - Higher friction coefficient & better torque - Higher heat resistance - Longer lasting - Oil resistant, can work in a bath of oil - If overheated, it does NOT glaze instead it returns to its normal state when cooled. [More info] £85.00 ex VAT https://www.motobins.co.uk/bmw-parts.php?model=R1200&bikeref=R1200RT Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Hi all, have a 2006 R1200RT with a Hannigan sidecar. Am starting to smell the clutch when driving up on the lift. Being indoors, can smell it quickly. Don't feel any slipping when out riding. Or should I not worry until it won't go anymore? Other than Touratech (which has their ceramic clutch on backorder worldwide) , is there another source for a ceramic or heavy duty clutch for this bike? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. CCjon Cypress, Texas I wouldn't worry about it until it starts slipping. I could smell the clutch on my RT when putting it on the lift and periodically when fully loaded two up. Link to comment
CCjon Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Thank you Dann and Mike for your information and comment. Will check out the motobins site and their pricing. Hopefully I can just ride and not have to replace it anytime soon. CCjon Link to comment
Skywagon Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 CC...I see you are in the Houston area. Come join us for the Houston BMW club...We do rides outs several times a month. We also have a couple of tech days where you will find expert help with issues as well as here. Here is a link. Come to the next monthly meeting and have a look around. You might decide you like it. http://www.bmwclubofhouston.com/ Link to comment
CCjon Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Thanks David, I plan on attending your Rally next weekend. Link to comment
dduelin Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I just replaced the clutch on my 2007 RT with this one from motobins.uk: Part No.30770HD CLUTCH FRICTION PLATE HEAVYÂ DUTY AND OIL PROOF. Â R1200R / RT / GS / ST / S RnineT Â These heavy duty clutch plates are made from Kevlar which has the following advantages over the original plates :- Â - Higher friction coefficient & better torque - Higher heat resistance - Longer lasting - Oil resistant, can work in a bath of oil - If overheated, it does NOT glaze instead it returns to its normal state when cooled. [More info] £85.00 ex VAT https://www.motobins.co.uk/bmw-parts.php?model=R1200&bikeref=R1200RT Did you replace any other of the clutch parts? Link to comment
Dann Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) I also replaced the pressure plate , cover plate and clutch bolts I don't know if my old one is still good but I was told that these are usually replaced with the friction disc. So I ordered the kit. Maybe someone more knowledgeable can tell if my old pressure plate is worth keeping Clutch pressure plate & cover plate kit | CLA02600 Fits R1200GS (09/2003 - 08/2007), R1200GS (09/2007 - 08/2009), R1200GS... Show All... When you need to replace the cover and pressure plates on your R1200 using this kit is far cheaper than buying the parts individually.  You will also require a friction plate of which we stock several types and clutch bolts CLA32469 (not included). £325.00 INC VAT The earlier R1200 up to 04/06 uses a different pressure plate which has been discontinued.  £270.83 EX VAT read more... Q From These are pictures of both the old & new pressure plates: Edited November 9, 2017 by Dann Link to comment
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