Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 5:15 pm
LC's have a magnetic drain plug as standard, TC's don't, although I've fitted one to mine.
They have one on the gearbox instead.
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LC's have a magnetic drain plug as standard, TC's don't, although I've fitted one to mine.
They have one on the gearbox instead.
Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 5:17 pm
DaygloDavid wrote: "Belt & Braces", oil filter magnets, http://www.magneticoildrainplugs.co.uk/Black_Hole_Oil_Filter_Magnets.html
Perfect! And you can get these at your local Home Depot or Lowes in USA, not sure about the UK.
Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 5:20 pm
That's where the iron comes from so it makes sense.RTman10 wrote:They have one on the gearbox instead.
Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 7:50 am
Blimey, 18 posts in less than 8 hours, some hot topic this is. I have owned 2 R1200RT's including my present Twincam. Ist gear engagement is silent, either hot or cold. In fact sometimes, especially from cold, I only partially withdraw the clutch so that I can hear and feel positive engagement.
Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 7:54 am
Our Gee wrote: . Ist gear engagement is silent, either hot or cold.
Mine is loud enough to wake the dead. It sounds like I'm throwing a handful of bolts into an empty paint can!
It's the one thing that I REALLY dislike about the bike.
Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 9:40 am
OurGee, if your selection of 1st gear is silent then I would suggest you have a faulty clutch and/or gearbox. Do not ride it until it has been thoroughly checked over by BMW Head Office in Germany!!! :))
Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 10:15 am
chappers2a wrote: OurGee, if your selection of 1st gear is silent then I would suggest you have a faulty clutch and/or gearbox. Do not ride it until it has been thoroughly checked over by BMW Head Office in Germany!!!)
Or he is deaf 8)
Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 10:24 am
Are these changes announced for 2017 models likely to help reduce 1st gear clunk.
"All R1200 models receive judder dampers on the transmission output shaft, along with revised selector drum actuators, transmission shafts and transmission shaft bearing."
"All R1200 models receive judder dampers on the transmission output shaft, along with revised selector drum actuators, transmission shafts and transmission shaft bearing."
Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 10:24 am
The other explanation is he puts it in first then starts the engine. Even my LC in silent then. :alas:
Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 10:27 am
Are these changes announced for 2017 models likely to help reduce 1st gear clunk.
"All R1200 models receive judder dampers on the transmission output shaft, along with revised selector drum actuators, transmission shafts and transmission shaft bearing."
Some say they do some say no. I hope not. We all need a bit of character from our bikes .
Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 12:16 pm
RTman10 wrote: Are these changes announced for 2017 models likely to help reduce 1st gear clunk.
"All R1200 models receive judder dampers on the transmission output shaft, along with revised selector drum actuators, transmission shafts and transmission shaft bearing."
Some say they do some say no. I hope not. We all need a bit of character from our bikes .
You jest surely.
Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 12:27 pm
Our Gee wrote: Blimey, 18 posts in less than 8 hours, some hot topic this is. I have owned 2 R1200RT's including my present Twincam. Ist gear engagement is silent, either hot or cold. In fact sometimes, especially from cold, I only partially withdraw the clutch so that I can hear and feel positive engagement.
My dry clutch GS was the same. Quiet. Pity my wet clutch RT is so crappy when the rest of the bike is so good. Its called progress !
Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 8:43 am
"Pardon, say again"Casbar wrote:
Or he is deaf 8)
Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 8:49 am
No, he dosen't. Normal start procedure adopted. Bike on side stand, rider standing at side, switch on ignition, swing leg over bike, bike has gone through it's checks, start engine, feather clutch and select 1st gear and ride away in silent majesty.RTman10 wrote: The other explanation is he puts it in first then starts the engine. Even my LC in silent then. :alas:
Re: 1st gear clunk
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 12:49 pm
Well,one of them had to be quiet. Wonder what the problem is.
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