Driveshaft And Clutch Spline Lube - Kit Vercella - BMW R850 Maintenance Manual

R1100RS Driveshaft And Clutch Spline Lube - Kit Vercella
Editor's Note: A spline lube is no longer listed by BMW as a regular maintenance
procedure on recent model bikes. If you have an early model R1100, you should
perhaps include a spline lube.
First a few introductory comments are in order. The following procedure is the result of
having done this particular service only once. It is certainly possible that those who have
more experience can offer some refinements to the procedure below; thus, making the
entire job more efficient.
This write-up is based on having done this service on a non-ABS 1993 R1100RS. If you
have a different model Oilhead and/or if your bike is ABS-equipped, the procedure may
be somewhat different.
If this is your first stab at this service, set aside AT LEAST ONE FULL DAY. You will
want to use the opportunity to clean and inspect various components that you won't
have occasion to remove on a regular basis.
Be organized. Make notes and label parts if necessary.
I would recommend that you have access to a BMW shop manual, which not only
outlines this entire procedure, but provides the necessary torque values for reassembly
and offers a bit more detail to the steps below.
Before you begin, you will need a few things in addition to your basic tools:
12mm hex wrench socket
Loctite 243 (I used Loctite 271) threadlock
heat gun
(2) M8 X 1.25mm metric bolts (about 80-100mm long)
BMW lube #10 (or the substitute of your choice)
30mm socket
good music (no Bee Gees or Barry Manilow, please)
Okay, here we go.
Place the bike on the centerstand. As an ounce of prevention, tie the centerstand to the
front wheel. Although probably not necessary, I secured the front forks to the floor,
Remove the seat.
Remove the left and right side fairing panels.
Remove rear fender extension/license plate holder.
Remove rear wheel. (Be sure not to lose the spacer between the wheel and the rear
drive assembly).
Unbolt the rear brake caliper and tie it off to the rear footpeg assembly.
Remove the bolt that holds the strut to the rear drive.
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