clutch lower actuator replacement 1100rt 1995

[dmsantam]

Hello, I need to replace the clutch lower actuator arm on the back of the gearbox. Is it easiest to remove the swingarm? or can it be done without swingarm removal? 

 

1995 BMW r1100rt. 

 

cheers

 

[dirtrider]

4 hours ago, dmsantam said:

Hello, I need to replace the clutch lower actuator arm on the back of the gearbox. Is it easiest to remove the swingarm? or can it be done without swingarm removal? 

 

1995 BMW r1100rt. 

 

cheers

 

Afternoon dmsantam

 

It c-a-n be done with the swing arm in place but you need to work blind, have very flexible arms & fingers, & know a LOT of swear words, plus the stars need to be lined up just right. 

 

It is usually quicker to just remove the pivot pins then drop the swing arm down a bit.

 

Here is a link from a few weeks ago by King Hearld______   Broken clutch arm. - Oilheads - BMWSportTouring 

 

[dmsantam]

thanks DR. I have big clumsy hands, so I'll have to get the torch out and remove the swingarm. 

 

cheers

[dmsantam]

I decided to have a go with the swingarm in just to see if I could do it. I managed to get it done quite easily. Removed the rear shock for access, and used a tiny oring on the bolt threads to stop the bolt falling off the clutch arm actuator. 

 

I used the actuator made by Dan Cata. Looks like a solid unit. 

 

https://www.spankraft.com/product/bmw-r850-1100gs-rs-rt-r-clutch-lower-actuator-in-stainless-steel/

 

 

[King Herald]

I changed mine out a few weeks ago, but no way could I do it with the swing arm in place. My fingers are weak and feeble, some progressive disease I have. I took the pivot pins out which allowed the swing arm to drop down 1/2”.  I also used the O ring trick to hold the bolt in place. 

[Bigtime]

 

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[The Fabricator]

I understand the use of an O-ring to hold the pivot bolt in place.

If the O-ring is left in place and is compressed when the bolt is tightened, this is an 'improper' procedure as in as much as the rubber will not provide a 'proper' foundation for the bolt to push against.

The rubber will yield over time and then the bolt will lose its' 'torque' and the bolt may back out.

[dmsantam]

I had the same thought, although I think the tiny oring will be crushed and irrelevant. just to put my mind at ease I put some blue Loctite on it. 

[King Herald]

10 hours ago, The Fabricator said:

I understand the use of an O-ring to hold the pivot bolt in place.

If the O-ring is left in place and is compressed when the bolt is tightened, this is an 'improper' procedure as in as much as the rubber will not provide a 'proper' foundation for the bolt to push against.

The rubber will yield over time and then the bolt will lose its' 'torque' and the bolt may back out.

I pulled mine out with the needle nose pliers, before tightening it down. Last thing I want is that bolt coming out…..