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Smile I got a 1996 1100GS with 94,300 miles

HELLO EVERY ONE:

I AM NEW MEMBER AND OWNER OF A USED BMW!!
Can some body help me with the information I need to get a good manual so I can learn as much as possible of this beauty?
I need to learn about the clutch system.

Thank you for attention and have a great day from San Diego California.
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I have a 97 with 89K on the clock and an 1100RT with 90K.
Do you want to know how to adjust the clutch?
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Bmw 1996 1100gs with 94,300

MR MARK:

Thank you for you reply, I have no experience with motorcycles, I have some with my cars,
After I stopped in a stoplight and I push the pedal to put it in first gear to start again , sometimes is a strong noise (cranck) so I am not sure if is me (that I need to practice more when I change the speeds) or the clutch need some work,
I am looking right now to get some good manual so I can learn all the mechanics of the bike
Thank you again if you can offer me some information
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These gearboxes are notoriously noisy and notchy when shifting gear however it would not hurt to adjust the clutch correctly. I am in a hurry now, but will post some info in an hour or two.
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Hi Alberto,
I have just sent you an email via the site. If you don`t receive it let me know.
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