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    1 of 34
    Yermo
    11 years ago
    I've been doing a bunch of research on R1100S spline maintenance and am starting this thread as a place to put links and other tech information about these bikes. 

    For riders of other brands/bikes feel free to start a tech thread for your rides.
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    Yermo
    11 years ago
    Spline lube procedure for an R1100S:


    Link #6469
    Yermo
    11 years ago

    Dr. Splinelube or How I stopped worrying and learn to love the bike - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

    Dr. Splinelube or How I stopped worrying and learn to love the bike A How-to Guide to lube input splines on an oilhead. The usual disclaimers apply li

    http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-...

    Paralever Removal and Installation. NSFW for language:


    Video #6470
    Yermo
    11 years ago

    BMW Service - Para-Lever Rear Drive Removal & Installation

    NOTE WRONG DATA: The ABS sensor specs stated in the video are WRONG for EVO brake (power brake) bikes and only apply to ABS I and ABS II systems. Sorry for t...

    Description of the final drive:


     
     
     

    R1100 final drive spline lube procedure. (For a GS but should largely apply to an R11)



    A thread on final drive bearing failure:


    Link #6473
    Yermo
    11 years ago

    final drive seal leak - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

    My 2002 R1100S BCX got a new set of shoes yesterday, and when I got home last night, I noticed a slight leak from the final drive seal. I wiped it

    http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-...

    A page written by Anton:

      
    More on final drive failures:

    Link #6475
    Yermo
    11 years ago

    2001 r1100s Final Drive Units - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

    My final drive blew a seal, trans gear oil flowed out between the rim and the final drive unit. Talked to the dealer, they said most of the time it

    http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-...
     
    More on the spline lube topic:


    Link #6477
    Yermo
    11 years ago

    Old Topic Beat to Death- Spline Lube - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

    Last night I attended the BMW Club of Houston Club meeting with guest speakers of Paul and Voni Glaves. Paul writes wrenching stories for MOA and Voni

    http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-...
     
    3 of 34
    Yermo
    11 years ago
    So I noticed a significant oil stain under the joint between the drive shaft and the final drive.

    When I pull back the boot, a good amount of oil came out.




    My feeling is that this is an indication of a failed bearing.
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    Yermo
    11 years ago
    One of the techs, Steve, over at Bob's, who I respect tremendously, suggested  because I had not changed in the oil in three years that before tearing it all apart, to make sure that there's no wobble in the wheel and that it spins without any roughness. If so, I should clean it up, refill it and run it for 600 miles then check it again. I picked up a stronger magnet plug which should make for a better test.
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    Yermo
    11 years ago
    There's about 1mm of movement in the rear wheel when trying to move it perpendicularly. The K100RS rear wheel has no play in it.

    I think the bearings are shot. I'll take it up to Bob's and have them look at it to confirm.
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    Yermo
    11 years ago
    Rear wheel play info:

    Link #6498
    Yermo
    11 years ago

    Rear Wheel Play - Page 7 - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

    Folks, maybe I'm missing something, but I thought the whole point about owning a shaft-driven bike is that they require little or no maintenance. But

    http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-...
     
    If there is any doubt, there isn't any.
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    Valnerik
    11 years ago
    in 1986 I bought a K100rs over in Germany. I was told by a friend who was a bmw mech to always lube the drive shaft when you change the back tire and the bike has 306k on it now and my nephew is still riding strong. I had it for 185k and the splines  started to wear I think he had them changed around 230k. 
    9 of 34
    Yermo
    11 years ago
    My '92 K100RS is down for the count with a broken u-joint. I have yet to get into it but hope to start that project soon. The Paralever rear make it so the splines last much longer. Mine were only lubed once and we'll see how they look when I take it apart.
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    Valnerik
    11 years ago
    http://bestoil4you.com/files/g2457GearLube.pdf

    Really good study of lube oils page 19 shows the results
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    Yermo
    11 years ago
    Thanks!
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    Yermo
    11 years ago
    A video that clearly explains oilhead spline failures:

    Video #8336
    Yermo
    11 years ago

    BMW Service - Clutch / Transmission Spline Failure Explained

    Question: 'Why do the R1150 models strip clutch splines'? Answer: This video should explain it for you. There is an abundance of misinformation still circula...
     
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    Yermo
    10 years ago
    Results of running the R1100S on a dyno:
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    Yermo
    7 years ago
    I'm finally getting around to ordering tires for my 1999 BMW R1100S guest bike.

    The stocks tires sizes are:

    Front: 120/70ZR17
    Rear: 170/60ZR17

    To my surprise, Pilot Road 3's for the rear in that size are no longer listed on Revzilla. However a Pilot Road 4 GT is available so I'm going to give those tires a try.

    Link #21547
    Yermo
    7 years ago

    Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT Tires - RevZilla

    Purchase the Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT Tires at RevZilla Motorsports. Get the best free shipping & exchange deal anywhere, no restock fees and the lowest prices -- guaranteed.

    https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle...

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    Yermo
    6 years ago
    ... that moment when you restart researching removing the transmission from an R1100S on google when you notice a link to your own site, on the first page of results ... 
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    Yermo
    6 years ago
    Saving this for later:
    Link #55214
    Yermo
    6 years ago

    r1100s input shaft spline repair chronicle - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

    So I bought myself a R1100S for my 50th birthday. I'd wanted one for years and this one was local to me. It's a 2001 sport model (no centre stand,

    http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-...
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    Yermo
    6 years ago
    Link #55216
    Yermo
    6 years ago

    The 'Well, I bought it' - R11S Trans failure - Page 2 - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

    Originally Posted by Nitro I am too waiting for one day for a catastrophic splines failure; it's in the back of my mind every time I ride the beemer...

    http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-...
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    Yermo
    6 years ago
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    Ian
    6 years ago
    so you bought this one as a donor for the ‘99, or the other way around, or so that you could have the pleasure of maintaining two? 

    What’s the condition of the ‘01? 
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    Yermo
    6 years ago
    Nope. I bought a new friction plate with an extended hub and a used replacement transmission for the guest bike. The plan is to pull the bike apart. Swap the clutch and transmission. And then bolt it all back together again before bruce comes out.
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    Yermo
    6 years ago
    I've been making some progress on pulling apart the #r1100s guest bike. Strangely, the sheathing around the wiring harness is disintegrating. Touching it it just breaks off into small bits on the floor. 

    I imagine just wrapping it in electrical tape is not a good solution. In the BMW MOA forum over on Facebook I asked if anyone could suggest alternatives. 

    One person suggested:

    Link #56578
    Yermo
    6 years ago

    Amazon.com: DEI 010491 Quick Fix Tape - Self-Curing, Waterproof Silicone Insulation Tape, 1" x 12' Roll - Black: Automotive

    Buy DEI 010491 Quick Fix Tape - Self-Curing, Waterproof Silicone Insulation Tape, 1" x 12' Roll - Black: Tool Kits - Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

    https://www.amazon.com/DEI-010491-Q...
    (affiliate link)
    Are there other alternatives?
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    Yermo
    6 years ago
    Another suggestion:
    Link #56580
    Yermo
    6 years ago

    Amazon.com: uxcell 20mm Flexible Spiral Tube Cable Wire Wrap Computer Manage Cord Black 1M with Clip: Industrial & Scientific

    Amazon.com: uxcell 20mm Flexible Spiral Tube Cable Wire Wrap Computer Manage Cord Black 1M with Clip: Industrial & Scientific

    https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Flexi...
    (affiliate link)
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    Yermo
    6 years ago
    The consensus seems to be that this is the correct solution (available in multiple sizes):
    Link #56583
    Yermo
    6 years ago

    20 FT 5/8" INCH Split Loom Tubing Wire Conduit Hose Cover Auto Home Marine Black: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

    20 FT 5/8" INCH Split Loom Tubing Wire Conduit Hose Cover Auto Home Marine Black: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

    https://www.amazon.com/Split-Tubing...
    (affiliate link)
    24 of 34
    Yermo
    6 years ago
    Some other suggestions:

    Link #56585
    Yermo
    6 years ago

    Amazon.com: Tesa Wire Loom Harness Tape Used By Mercedes BMW VW Audi: Home Improvement

    Buy Tesa Wire Loom Harness Tape Used By Mercedes BMW VW Audi: Electrical Tape - Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EH6IZ6...
    (affiliate link)
    Link #56586
    Yermo
    6 years ago

    Amazon.com: TechFlex F6 0.50 inch split sleeving 25ft: Office Products

    Buy TechFlex F6 0.50 inch split sleeving 25ft: Cable Sleeves - Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

    https://www.amazon.com/TechFlex-0-5...
    (affiliate link)
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    Yermo
    6 years ago
    Potentially a useful resource:

    Link #56593
    Yermo
    6 years ago