s1000 issues

blackdeath · 11-18-2011, 08:33 AM

ok so im new here i just picked up my baby ...s1000rr from warranty work major gear box issues ..... you know when i was looking to buy one of these rocket ships i did say to my self that quick shifter an gear box thing i reckon will **** up ..... well i was right 17000 kms in an i broke some little thing in the gear box nothing major but bmw had it for 6 weeks as part came from germany an it has not happened before in australia they say so me riding home today out in the bush i snapped the clutch cable is this normal i have approx 85000 kms under my belt on super bikes an this has never happened im worried is this another ducati 1098 as i had one of those an in the 13 months of me owning it it was in the shop for 4 months of that i have had 4 r 1s ......

bigspin · 11-18-2011, 08:52 AM

i guess it's bad luck .....

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jwxfd · 11-18-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bigspin

i guess it's bad luck .....

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+1

My guess too

**viperclaw** · 11-18-2011, 09:38 AM

There have been a couple of posts about clutch cables fraying and or breaking/snapping.
Only suggestion is keep an eye on the ends during your pre-ride check to make sure they look good. If it snaps withing the cable cover there isn't much you can do unless it starts to feel much stiffer.
Clutch cable should be much easier for them to get than transmission parts so that could be an upside for your current situation. Still sucks though.

**MotoMadMan** · 11-18-2011, 07:54 PM

That is bad luck for sure. Sorry to hear you have had bikes down so much. Have you asked the dealer what they plan on doing for you for having your bike for so long? I worked at a dealer for awhile and people that wrote letters to the main office got stuff done. Hope they have a clutch cable in stock for you.

H-2 CHARLIE · 11-19-2011, 02:09 AM

Welcome to the site . How do you like the bike compared to the others ?

RC51Player · 11-23-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by H-2 CHARLIE

Welcome to the site . How do you like the bike compared to the others ?

H-2, not to point out the obvious, but it kind of looks like the thing has spent more time in the shop then on the road. I'm pretty sure he isn't to happy at the moment.

Sorry for your bad luck. Hope threw cable thing is the end of your troubles.

simon · 11-23-2011, 07:25 PM

Sorry to hear about the issues mate, I've had mine since Jan 2011 and clocked up 11,500 faultless Kms so far (touch wood).

menzo-62 · 12-14-2011, 05:32 PM

HATE TO SAY MATE, I THINK YOU GOT A FRIDAY BIKE., IVE HAD MINE 18 MONTHS, JUST FACTORY RECALLS ONLY. TOUCH WOOD!!! 33,KLM`s NO PROBS YET. THE ONLY THING I HAD WAS THE FACTORY LEFT THE PRESSURE PLATE OUT OF THE FRONT LEFT FORK FOR THE PRE-LOAD. PRO-CYCLES HORNSBY REPLACED WITH NO WORRIES.

bigspin · 12-14-2011, 07:25 PM

2011 , 9,000 KM , ridden like it was stolen i mean , i wheelied it and cut-offed it all the time, changed oil only once, i even crashed it doing stunts at +-80 KPH and broke all fairings and engine covers: the bike still works #1 ...
Im not even touching wood since im
Not supersticious !!
Best bike ever .

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