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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: mimmo66 on September 11, 2009, 08:09:33 PM

Title: Clutch actuating arm inner bearing
Post by: mimmo66 on September 11, 2009, 08:09:33 PM

After many miles (45K) I finally found out how to fix the annoying sticky clutch I was experiencing.
Inside the arm operating the clutch there is a needle bearing rotating around a steel sleeve where the retaining bolt goes in.
I found my sleeve to have little scoring matching the needle bearing, hence the stickiness.
I polished it on wire steel wheel, repacked with some grease.
Hopefully it 'will do the trick for awhile until replacement is due. [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif] :) :) :)

Title: Re: Clutch actuating arm inner bearing
Post by: Semper Gumby on September 13, 2009, 09:06:58 AM

This is called the throwout bearing service which should be done everytime you do the infamous spline lube.  

You have done a spline lube right? :o

Title: Re: Clutch actuating arm inner bearing
Post by: mimmo66 on September 13, 2009, 10:45:42 AM

I try to spline lube once a year, this winter when I get to it I'm planning on replacing the throw out bearing with a new one.
Test rode it yesterday and it seems much better now.
How much do you tighten the bolt securing the clutch lever? I just go by feel, not too tight, just snug.
Thank you, Domenico

Title: Re: Clutch actuating arm inner bearing
Post by: Semper Gumby on September 13, 2009, 10:59:00 AM

Up on the handle bars?  I guess just snug so it doesn't pinch the handle and keep it from moving I guess.

< He has no clue >   :-[