Hello Folks

[festa]

Hello,

i've just purchased a very good condition R1100RT with 42,000 miles showing. Due to work commitments from both myself and the seller, I'm not going to be able to pick it up untill Sunday. (Chomping at the bit or what).

Despite a full service history, the bike has been standing for a while so i'll be changing engine, gearbox and final drive oils as well as filters and spark plugs. When i viewed the bike all the bearings seemed ok, but I was wandering if there is anything else I need to check when i finaly get the bike home.

Can't wait to get out on her and hopefully meet up with some of you soon.

Thanks,
Steve.

[ilkleyal]

Great bike, Much better than the 1150 as it wont suffer from brake failure


Mine (same bike) had stood for a couple of years and developed 2 problems. The master cylinder on front brake seized which was easy to fix and the input shaft oil seal failed leading to oil migration up the clutch pushrod tunnel = destroyed clutch = gearbox off, new clutch and gearbox strip.
90% probabillity that the second problem won't bother you but if it does at least you know the fix.

Try it in 4th gear and wind it on to the red line quickly, to see if the clutch slips, if it does slip, don't assume clutch is worn out, instead, take off the starter motor and feel inside the clutch housing. If your finger comes out covered in Oil then this is a bad thing indeed and indicates a failed seal somewhere. Crankshaft seal or seal at either end of input shaft will be the culprit.

You should also oil cables and grease clutch actuation arm pivot, and cable nipple at the gearbox end. Best to remove wheel for this.

Once fixed, mine carries me in comfort thru Europe, fully loaded or takes me on an evening blast thru the dales (as last night) and is a brilliant machine.

Al.

[bmwchaz]

All the stuff that Al suggests + check the brake pads in the rear caliper - the friction material can separate from the carrier (DAMHIK) and/or the caliper seizes causing the brake to drag.

Chaz

[festa]

Thanks for the replies.

Have done as you recomended and found everything to be o.k.

Got the bike on Saturday morning and spent the day doing the above. Up bright and early on Sunday and took the bike out for a 250 mile run.

After years of running various Japanese bikes I have say what a pleasure it is to work on, with fixtures and fittings that don't feel as if they are about to snap or strip at any time.

As for riding, what a revelation, love the character and power delivery of the Boxer engine. The big surprise for me is how well the bike handles, far better than the size suggests.

Thanks again,
Festa.

[ilkleyal]

Thanks for the replies.

Have done as you recomended and found everything to be o.k.

Got the bike on Saturday morning and spent the day doing the above. Up bright and early on Sunday and took the bike out for a 250 mile run.

After years of running various Japanese bikes I have say what a pleasure it is to work on, with fixtures and fittings that don't feel as if they are about to snap or strip at any time.

As for riding, what a revelation, love the character and power delivery of the Boxer engine. The big surprise for me is how well the bike handles, far better than the size suggests.

Thanks again,
Festa.

Well observed,

I have had the pegs down on both sides being chased by a VFR thru the mountains of spain and had the panniers within 2 inches of the road so says the vrf rider. Handling is nothing short of astonishing to most and a distinct embarrasment to many a less experienced sportsbike rider.

Get out there and wring its neck, a quarter of a ton never felt so good.
Its all about the rider but these things can get along very well indeed

Al.