2014 RTP K26 Clutch

[pathan2]

Hello everyone:

This is my first post/ request. Most of the time, I was able to find answer easily from discussions in here. So here is my issue:

I purchased a 2014 RTP from an auction placed by a City in TX with only 22K miles. They mentioned in their maintenance section that they had changed the clutch recently. Once the bike arrived it sounded great and drove like a charm. I changed engine oil, transmission oil and drained all old fuel and ran fresh through hoses; even though the color looked fine. They had mentioned that the bike was parked for 2 years before they decided to place it in auction. I drove it 2 may be 3 times and clutch felt weird. I brough it home test drove in the neighborhood and it felt fine this time. Next day, took it out again and fo..osh all the power magically disappeared. I was just couple of miles from home so I sort of glided it back home. I checked the hydraulic line and disassemble the slave; their was no blockage; but I feel that I should flush and replace the mineral oil. While working on slave cylinder, I noticed no oil visible in glass window. Which I found it to be just below the glass line. Let's say that is about a quart missing from freshly replaced oil. There is no serious leakage and a missing quart of oil in just 2-3 local drives is a dilemma. My assumption is that the main seal has cracked from all that sitting around and masters of dealer used by the city probably never actually replaced the seals when they replaced the clutch at 11K miles (Yes; 11K miles, I sent a request though FOIA to city attorney and received all maintenance records on this bike).

Secondly, I have a feeling that I eventually will have to get to the clutch to fix it. I'm an RT guy and maintained many RTs in the past and also worked on my brother's 2013 as well but never had to replace a clutch. I know that I will have to split the bike apart from middle. Can someone guide me to a good source where I can find suggestions to do it without making too much mess. Weather is warming up in Virginia and I want to do it now so I don't loose too many nice riding days. Also, if my theory is correct, will I have to replace everything or I can salvage parts? I appreciate any suggestion or guidance.

Happy Riding

[pathan2]

Hello all;

Finally found the courage and time to split the bike apart. While I was taking it apart, I felt that I was the first one pulling clutch out. My dilemma is as follow:

I purchased this bike from a City fleet auction. It was advised that the clutch was replaced recently therefore the bid went up high. I drove the bike a total of 3-4 times and it lost power (engine sounded good) and some coming out of tranny area. Before opening it, I file for FOIA request from the city and acquired repair receipts. The documentation showed that the clutch was replaced at 11000 miles and I purchased the bike at 22000 miles. I now suspect that the outside repair facility just charges the city loads of money but never replaced the clutch. Can any gurus here advise what to look for, lets say, if the work was never done and it has original clutch? adding pictures for you guys.

[Glenn]

What do the clutch plates look like?

[pathan2]

Its a single dry plate. Attached pictures show clutch plate with pressure plate and housing cover sitting aside. The other picture shows the condition of the clutch plate.

I purchased a CLA02600 kit from Beemershop along with new bolts for half the price. Ive searched the internet for correct torque for all the bolts unsuccessfully. Does anyone here knows where to find the torque specifications for all the bolts. Another dilemma is whether to replace the seals or just leave them since they have worked and looked fine. Bike has 22K and this is second clutch replacement. City replaced it at 11K and sold the bike in auction. I blame the previous rider because these bike can do better; I know.