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Might as well replace the sliders and sliding pieces while you're there since they aren't really very expensive. See this thread for more info and for part numbers for the springs I used to make the clutch work the way I feel it should. You'll have to order the springs too since they aren't...

I just checked mine. Light came on after 173 miles, took 3.5 gallons which works out to 49.4 mpg.

I use K&N filters on everything I own and have for years.

A&S Cycles also has a good parts fiche website with prices. Here's the link. https://www.ascycles.com/2/BMW-Motorcycle-Parts-Fiche

I've had much better experiences with the AMAs (American Motorcycle Association) roadside assistance than with BMWs. When you join the AMA you get their roadside assistance program free of charge. One big advantage is that it covers any vehicle you may be driving/riding/towing, 2 wheel or 4...

I installed a Dr Pulley clutch to fix the clutch issues on my C600 Sport. Had the same issues you are describing, revving way too high before clutch would engage and clutch disengaging too soon at slower speeds. Mine now begins to engage at around 2000 rpm and fully locks up at 15 to 20 mph. It...

How much are you asking for the R100R?

SF BMW is incompetent and a ripoff, and always has been since they moved in with the BMW car dealership. I took my 1995 R1100RS to them for repairs on the insurance company's dime after a bear attacked it one evening in the Sierras. When I went back in to tell them they had forgotten to replace...

Try San Jose BMW. I've done business with them for years. They were the only dealer in the Bay area that I trusted when I lived there. They will treat you right and will also give you a loaner.

Here are the specifics for those wanting to know the combination that I used. The part numbers for the springs I used are SP1832565105RD-12.5-10kg clutch springs and SP2032365103YL-20-16Kg pillow springs. I also used the Dr Pulley 28g sliding rollers which are part number SR3020R/8-28 & the...

Finally got the Dr Pulley Clutch in my C600 Sport tuned to my liking. I had to order weaker clutch & pillow springs from Dr Pulley since all of the extra springs included with the clutch are stronger than what it comes installed with. The weaker clutch springs cause the clutch to engage at a...

High maintenance costs aren't limited just to BMW scooters. I routinely replace sets of tires on Harleys at a cost of $600+. I just gave a customer an estimate of $600 to adjust the valves on his Kawasaki Concours. It takes over 2 hours just to remove all of the plastic and other stuff before...

I think BMW's service intervals err on the side of caution and are probably mandated by lawyers and accountants rather than engineers. BMW recommends replacing the alternator belt on my 1995 R1100RS every 24,000 miles. I didn't replace the original belt until it had 80,000 miles on it. I don't...

Not sure if the plastic sleeve is necessary, but I would probably replace it. I'm guessing that at a minimum it would make weird noises without it. Unfortunately, after looking at the parts fiche, it appears that the spring and the sleeve have to be purchased together for about $80.

Where in northern California do you live? I lived in the bay area for 13 years and did all of my business with San Jose BMW. There were other dealers that were closer to me, but they were the only one that I trusted to do a good job and not screw me over. Plus they always gave me a loaner so it...

Glad I've got a strap wrench and a strong brother!! I've ridden BMWs since the 80's and the only time my bikes see the dealer is for recalls. I couldn't afford to ride BMWs if I had to take them to the dealer for service. There's absolutely no justification for charging $126 to remove & replace...

My brother used a strap wrench to hold the clutch while I torqued the nut down. My closest dealer doesn't have the spring compressor tool, so taking it to them was not an option.

I just took mine apart again to change the clutch & pillow springs. This time my brother compressed the spring by hand while I removed the 60mm nut & compressed it by hand again when I replaced the nut.

Brand new Shad SC20 tunnel bag $30 + actual shipping charges.

It is a straightforward swap as long as you have a 60mm socket and a way to compress the spring under the clutch. A fairly strong person can compress it by hand.