R-1150-RT Clutch Cable

[r11rs94]

My R -1150-RT has 50,000 miles. Normal maintance only. Was wondering about the clutch cable. What kind of life span on a typical cable. Looking at one on line. For $155.35 you would think they would last for quite awhile. I have owed many bikes and can never recall a clutch cable failure. What kind of mileage are you getting and have you ever had a failure or am I worring over nothing? Thanks in advance.

[Acejones]

My '03 R1150R has a hydraulic clutch. Your RT has a cable operated clutch ?

[r11rs94]

My '03 R1150R has a hydraulic clutch. Your RT has a cable operated clutch ?

My bad...no wonder I could not find and articles on this subject. Thanks for the heads up. Hopefully this thread will die a slow natural death..:thumb

[jireynolds67]

You might want to check to see if the fluid needs topped off or flushed and changed.

[ALIENHITCHHIKER]

Looking at one on line.... For $155.35


I can get for yous a clutch cable for da 1150RT for $100 even and if you pay me cash dollars I can get for yous a front brake cable too, no extra. Wadda ya say? Deal?

:evil

[kgadley01]

Thank you everyone for not making fun of the man. it was an Honest mistake. :violin

[r11rs94]

I can get for yous a clutch cable for da 1150RT for $100 even and if you pay me cash dollars I can get for yous a front brake cable too, no extra. Wadda ya say? Deal?

:evil

Let me think about this and I will get back to you :idea :ha

[sriverag]

It is quite important to check the brake fluid level and change it every year if possible. This will prevent the fluid from degrading and absorbing moisture. Also, a possible change in color (from clear to dark) may let you know if there is a problem in the slave cylinder. Check Paul Glaves article in this month (December 2009) BMW ON magazine.
I just changed mine a couple of days ago and it is not difficult at all. Good pictures and instructions can be found at http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=10190
You may find the correct speed bleeder at http://www.speedbleeder.com/

Cheers!:thumb

[r11rs94]

Thanks for the info. It does not seem to hard. I shall give it a go this spring..:thumb

[Andy VH]

Well, I have ridden near all of the 143K miles on my 94 R1100RS here in Wisconsin, in all kinds of dry and wet weather. At 115,000 miles I replaced the original clutch cable, not because I had too, but just as a precautionary measure. I still have the original cable stashed on the bike, as a backup. Though I doubt I will ever need it.

If the cable ends are properly lubed, meaning that little barrel device on the cable must be cleaned and greased at least once a year, the cable itself will last a long time. That little barrel allows the cable to always pull straight at the cable end, without flexing/bending the cable strands. Thats the main reason the cable lasts so long.