Fine German Engineering at work...

or: "Hans und Franz giggle as they write the BMW maintenance manual"

Clutch replacement is a simple procdure for the BMW K11RS! Here is a simple how-to:

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First, remove a few simple components from the rear of the machine...

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Second, unscrew -- I mean, strip the heads off of -- I mean, DRILL OUT and REMOVE WITH A VISE GRIPS the clutch basket retaining bolts

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Last, get underneath your bike and realize that after a half-hour of drilling and wrenching, you still need a 30mm socket after the stores have closed.
I just don't get it. Do you BMW guys just enjoy pain?