I have a standard 1150 GS (2002 single spark) with the high 6th "overdrive" gearbox.
I've noticed occasionally when loaded up with camping gear or a pillion that steep hill starts are "difficult"
They seem to require lots of revs (clutch seems slow to "bite") and it seems a little unsympathetic to mechanical components ...
Is this a feature of this particular gearbox, is there a way round it, other than swapping the box, I presume for an Adventure one ?
The clutch does not slip in any other gear no matter the provocation, so hopefully, that's ok.
Some of this was admittedly on Hardknott and Wrynose passes, loaded up with camping gear over the last few days ......
I've noticed occasionally when loaded up with camping gear or a pillion that steep hill starts are "difficult"
They seem to require lots of revs (clutch seems slow to "bite") and it seems a little unsympathetic to mechanical components ...
Is this a feature of this particular gearbox, is there a way round it, other than swapping the box, I presume for an Adventure one ?
The clutch does not slip in any other gear no matter the provocation, so hopefully, that's ok.
Some of this was admittedly on Hardknott and Wrynose passes, loaded up with camping gear over the last few days ......