[vine1940]

Very new to this forum as I just bought a 2006 1200gs with 43,000km on it. It appears extremely well maintained with the only note of concern being that the clutch slave appears to be weeping (not a full blown leak); looks like it maybe the seal - the clutch itself appears unaffected.

Is this something to worry about? is it costly to fix at the dealership? or can it be fixed by someone like myself with some minor mechanical skills

Thanks

Jon

 

[jamais]

Unlike the previous models, the clutch fluid is a mineral fluid NOT brake fluid! I know beemerboneyard.com sells it.

 

[vine1940]

Thanks for the heads up on the mineral oil - I will also check out some bike shops as I believe they to also sell it

 

[mikec]

Very new to this forum as I just bought a 2006 1200gs with 43,000km on it. It appears extremely well maintained with the only note of concern being that the clutch slave appears to be weeping (not a full blown leak); looks like it maybe the seal - the clutch itself appears unaffected.

Is this something to worry about? is it costly to fix at the dealership? or can it be fixed by someone like myself with some minor mechanical skills

Thanks

Jon

Please replace the slave cylinder. I had a similar issue and, finally, lost all function in the middle of nowhere, New Mexico. It took the dealer about an hour to replace it. The roll-back ride cost a lot more that the part, labor and mineral oil.

Mike