clutch woes

[Will Andalora]

It likely would on the newer clutch carrier model Tony, but the new ‘clutch carrier design’  didn’t show up until 1981 per my understanding.  My bike has the same clutch and flywheel configuration as the /7 and older bike, so the spring was a direct fit. Of course my bike has some odd bits on it that I think did not align with models produced for the US. My bike was sold in Wesidbaden for use in Europe.  It came with a factory kickstarter, headlight switch, KM per hour and KM only odometer. Also came with the older style air filter and aluminum side covers. Bean can points ignition too which was standard for 79-80 bikes. That’s part of why I like the bike so much.

Will

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Subject: Re: clutch woes

Will,

I wonder if the could cause longer term issue, heavier pressure on light flywheel/clutch carrier found on the 1980-ish and newer bike. The 1977 would still have the heavy flywheel.  Not likely to explode (although you are adventurous), but cause excessive wear, just curious.

—Tony

On Feb 18, 2021, at 12:52, Will Andalora <will_andalora at hotmail.com> wrote:

Southland clutch rebuilt my clutch and it has been working well since I put it in.  I replaced the diaphragm spring.  My bike is a 1980- last year for the heavy flywheel assembly.  I ordered the diaphragm part number from the 1977 R100RS which supposedly was a heavier spring for the power of that model.  I’ve ridden it aggressively loaded for touring and two up and have been happy with it.

Will

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Subject: Re: clutch woes

Thanks Chris!

I've got a situation very similar to Porter's with a rough R65 project that recently came my way.
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Subject: RE: clutch woes


Southland Clutch will charge you approximately $200 plus shipping. They remove the old clutch plate material and replace it then face it so match perfectly with the clutch plate and housing carrier. They do not do anything with the Diaphragm Spring. They will recommend replacing it if there is any doubt about its suitability.



Cheers Chris



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Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 5:33 PM
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Subject: Re: clutch woes



Haven't seen their abc ads but haven't been looking for them either.  Was curious since their website doesn't have have any pricing.

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From: Jim Wilson <vinceotter49 at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: clutch woes



How are their  prices compared to buying new



haha      I don't know.   they advertise in abc,   many have made compliments about them.   it's NOT their first rodeo !

maybe some don't get  an abc member  magazine ....  too bad.   support your bike club



cheaper  than   any bmw dealer distributor.

the cheapest thing on a bmw is the owner.   going cheap, again and again and again on the same component is dumb imho

just fix your bike right the first time and don't sweat the small stuff





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http://www.southlandclutch.com






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