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  Topic: Drive shaft / universal joint replacment
Kneophyte1100

Replies: 10
Views: 15386

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:48 am   Subject: done w/ drive shaft- on the road again
I got a used (reported @ approx 50k) shaft +rear u-joint; 2 pcs for 195 shipped from Engeland Moto in Waxhaw, NC. Nice guys to deal w(Phil- if memory serves.). And part was very good condition as prom ...
  Topic: Need Help with Final/Driveshaft-Late K1100
Kneophyte1100

Replies: 14
Views: 21120

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:26 pm   Subject: Mines a '96 K11rs- just removed final drive/ driveshaft
I had success w. 12mm allen and 1/2in by 24in steel gas-nipple/pipe for leverage. Though that left side pivot pin complained mightily coming out! As far as the swing-arm, I remove mine because the uni ...
  Topic: Drive shaft / universal joint replacment
Kneophyte1100

Replies: 10
Views: 15386

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:10 pm   Subject: Drive shaft / universal joint replacment
After hearing god-awful noises, and (luckily) limping the 4 miles to home- I pulled my final-drive to find about a teaspoon of shapnal in the swing arm. I pulled out the drive shaft to find only half ...
  Topic: Installing BMW fork boots, (gaiters)...how in the?
Kneophyte1100

Replies: 22
Views: 26442

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:25 pm   Subject: Anyone ever try ATF vs. fork oil
For my 96 K1100rs- A mechanic friend said he has used ATF as fork oil in various Hondas. Supposedly keeps the rubber seal swelled better than fork oil. My local BMW shop DOES NOT concur. Any thoughts
  Topic: Installing BMW fork boots, (gaiters)...how in the?
Kneophyte1100

Replies: 22
Views: 26442

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 2:25 pm   Subject: Trying to rebuild leaky forks on 96 K1100rs
I'm dealing with my 1st rebuild of forks. Heres the bike's history; bought the bike Apr 2009 w/15k on it, Been serviced at local BMW dealer, in fact they did my inspection. At about 22k forks are lea ...
 
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