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    BMW K1100RS Spline Lube

    Decided to do the transmission spline lube on the '95 K1100RS. Service is due every 40K miles.
    She only has 36K miles, but better now when I have the time.

    It's not a difficult job, but time consuming...I cannot imagine what BMW would charge

    Had the day off yesterday, so I got started.
    Get ready...set...go...

    BMW Spline lube 3 by baatfam, on Flickr


    BMW Spline lube 1 by baatfam, on Flickr

    Removed the seat, side panels and foot peg mounts - That's the O2 sensor cable dangling there (yes, it has a catalytic convertor)

    BMW Spline lube 4 by baatfam, on Flickr

    Have to pull the belly pan to get the exhaust off

    BMW Spline lube 5 by baatfam, on Flickr

    Exhaust and rear wheel off

    BMW Spline lube 6 by baatfam, on Flickr

    More to come...
    Last edited by Baatfam; 01-19-2013, 10:25 AM.
    Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
    '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB
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    #2
    Want to do the one on my R1100RT for me?
    It's a "little" overdue.
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    Life is too short to ride an L.

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      #3
      And continuing...

      Draining the final drive.

      BMW Spline lube 7 by baatfam, on Flickr

      After removing the fender, tail piece, battery, computer and coolant tank

      BMW Spline lube 8 by baatfam, on Flickr


      BMW Spline lube 9 by baatfam, on Flickr

      This is where I called it a night...Should be back at it in a couple hours.
      (The garage heater is working right now)
      Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
      '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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        #4
        Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
        Want to do the one on my R1100RT for me?
        It's a "little" overdue.
        Can I charge BMW rates?
        Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
        '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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          #5
          On second thought, I'll just take my chances with the splines the way they are.

          I'm actually planning on doing this in a month or so, very timely for you to post this.

          Thanks!
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          Life is too short to ride an L.

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            #6
            Originally posted by tkent02
            On second thought, I'll just take my chances with the splines the way they are.
            From what I've read, many people go way past 40K. If you have trouble shifting, that is an indication it needs lubing.
            But I wanted to change the monkey nuts on the alternator and clean/seal the gear indicator sensor. So I figured, why not?
            Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
            '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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              #7
              Originally posted by Baatfam View Post
              From what I've read, many people go way past 40K. If you have trouble shifting, that is an indication it needs lubing.
              But I wanted to change the monkey nuts on the alternator and clean/seal the gear indicator sensor. So I figured, why not?
              Mine is pushing 90,000 miles, it may have been done but I have no record of it. The clutch is still butter smooth so maybe it has.
              http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

              Life is too short to ride an L.

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                #8
                Originally posted by Baatfam View Post
                From what I've read, many people go way past 40K. If you have trouble shifting, that is an indication it needs lubing.
                From what I have read, once you have a problem with shifting or it jumps out of gear the damage is already done and spline replacement is the only cure or possibly a transmission overhaul. The guys here at Motoghost seem to think it has someting to do with the allignment of the shaft. But like you Baatfam I'm going to do mine at 40K also, would rather be sure rather than get stranded somewhere a long way from home.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by bbjumper View Post
                  From what I have read, once you have a problem with shifting or it jumps out of gear the damage is already done and spline replacement is the only cure or possibly a transmission overhaul. The guys here at Motoghost seem to think it has someting to do with the allignment of the shaft. But like you Baatfam I'm going to do mine at 40K also, would rather be sure rather than get stranded somewhere a long way from home.
                  Could be...don't know. I really only visit a couple of K-bike sites for the BMW. And believe me...the K-bikes think these things are indestructible.
                  Last edited by Baatfam; 01-19-2013, 02:12 PM.
                  Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                  '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                    #10
                    OK...
                    Removed the ABS unit

                    BMW Spline Lube 11 by baatfam, on Flickr


                    BMW Spline Lube 12 by baatfam, on Flickr

                    Ran out to the store because I didn't think I had a 12mm allen socket...but when I got to Autozone and picked a set of three sockets, 12mm, 14mm and 17mm, I realized I had bought those before.
                    Went home, checked my tool box and there they were...doh

                    So...took a little work, but got the final drive and swing arm off.

                    BMW Spline Lube 14 by baatfam, on Flickr

                    And there is the transmission

                    BMW Spline Lube 15 by baatfam, on Flickr

                    As it stands now...

                    BMW Spline Lube 16 by baatfam, on Flickr

                    OK...going to have some lunch and get back to it.
                    Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                    '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                      #11
                      Transmission is out...

                      Splines are pretty devoid of any lube....glad I am taking the time to do this.

                      Need to order a few small parts for reassembly time.

                      Pics a little later...right now I am going to relax and have a beer...or three.
                      Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                      '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                        #12
                        Pictures from yesterday.

                        Up on the saw horse to remove the center stand and transmission

                        BMW Spline Lube 18 by baatfam, on Flickr

                        Trans is out...

                        BMW Spline Lube 19 by baatfam, on Flickr

                        And on the bench...

                        BMW Spline Lube 20 by baatfam, on Flickr


                        BMW Spline Lube 21 by baatfam, on Flickr

                        K-bike forum approved Moly Grease

                        BMW Spline Lube 21 by baatfam, on Flickr

                        All of that to clean and lube this

                        BMW Spline Lube 22 by baatfam, on Flickr

                        Hope to get the trans back in today before football...
                        Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                        '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                          #13
                          Nice work!

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                            #14
                            Very ambitious project Bob. And to think you were impressed that I started my yearly winter projects this early by doing a chain and sprocket change last weekend. I feel so unproductive now........
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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Joe Nardy View Post
                              Very ambitious project Bob. And to think you were impressed that I started my yearly winter projects this early by doing a chain and sprocket change last weekend. I feel so unproductive now........
                              Ha....

                              Well I am glad I did this now.
                              Discovered my rear brake pads were done and the rubber exhaust hanger was toast.
                              Ordering parts right now.

                              Besides, I've been sitting on my @ss watching TV since Christmas...
                              It feels good to get back in the garage...
                              Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                              '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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