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A while back I reported my Dakar - 2006 model, 22000 km - had developed a very heavy gearshift, especially 1st, neutral and 2nd (see Simon_99's thread: https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=52449.msg1088470#msg1088470). No amount of adjustment would make a significant difference.
I took it to the local BMW dealer who said that it felt a bit stiff, but nothing out of the ordinary. They said they could open up the clutch if I really wanted to. Since they didn't sound too interested, I took the bike back. I rode it some more, but it just got worse: shifting from 1st to N at the robot became nigh impossible
I then took it to Wrench in S'West, where I should have taken it from the start. He opened everything up and found warped clutch plates (you were right Rice Crispy!), which meant I had to replace all the plates + springs (ouch!). Opening the clutch also means replacing cover gasket, engine oil (+filter) and coolant.
While working on the bike he also found some other funnies. Now remember this bike had its big 20k service 2000 kms ago at the dealer...:
I'm never taking it to BMW again
I took it to the local BMW dealer who said that it felt a bit stiff, but nothing out of the ordinary. They said they could open up the clutch if I really wanted to. Since they didn't sound too interested, I took the bike back. I rode it some more, but it just got worse: shifting from 1st to N at the robot became nigh impossible
I then took it to Wrench in S'West, where I should have taken it from the start. He opened everything up and found warped clutch plates (you were right Rice Crispy!), which meant I had to replace all the plates + springs (ouch!). Opening the clutch also means replacing cover gasket, engine oil (+filter) and coolant.
While working on the bike he also found some other funnies. Now remember this bike had its big 20k service 2000 kms ago at the dealer...:
- oil leak on feed side of reservoir (replace seal)
- cush drive (rubbers) worn, should be replaced soon
- droopy clutch lever (worn perch)
I'm never taking it to BMW again
