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Topic: k1100lt stalling. |
africanos
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 4:49 am Subject: k1100lt stalling. |
My k11 keep stalling the last days.Thankfully, after a few seconds it fire up.
One time it was at 6000rpm (scary) and the others at idle.
It stalls also with cold engine, so i dont think its HES rel ... |
Topic: Bike Running Rich |
africanos
Replies: 14
Views: 12917
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:24 pm Subject: Bike Running Rich |
Is it possible to indentify a faulty temp sensor without measure it?
Are there any issues except the bad smell? |
Topic: Bike Running Rich |
africanos
Replies: 14
Views: 12917
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 2:40 am Subject: Bike Running Rich |
My K1100lt smells just like yours .My clothes and my hair the same.Its annoying, and i dont know if its fixable
I have also a black exhaust, and no oxygen sensor
But fuel economy is briliant, an ... |
Topic: k1100lt with rs front wheel. |
africanos
Replies: 0
Views: 4041
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 7:24 pm Subject: k1100lt with rs front wheel. |
Has any of you fit 120/70/17 front on a k11Lt?
How its compared to the 110/80/18?
my bike has RS front and rear from the P.O, i just wondering if the skinnier LT front has a better turn in. |
Topic: rear shock |
africanos
Replies: 11
Views: 11234
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:04 am Subject: rear shock |
finally a bought a ram shock..
I weight 75 kg and set the spring preload about halfway.Now the bike with me on has about 35mm rear sag, the ride is firmer, and over bumps more comfy..
Happy |
Topic: rear shock |
africanos
Replies: 11
Views: 11234
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 4:30 pm Subject: rear shock |
How about hagon shocks?...made in england and same price with ram |
Topic: rear shock |
africanos
Replies: 11
Views: 11234
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 7:22 am Subject: rear shock |
Do you know if they have one size fits all spring...or i can choose rate?
I am fairly light and ride solo most of the time |
Topic: rear shock |
africanos
Replies: 11
Views: 11234
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 4:23 am Subject: rear shock |
My new bike has 75 k miles and still the original showa shock.
I like the bike but the ride is harsh, and gives me back pain..
I play with the compression settings, very little diference between sof ... |
Topic: rear spline lube on k11 |
africanos
Replies: 6
Views: 7176
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 8:20 am Subject: rear spline lube on k11 |
I had a k100 monoveler and performed rear spline lube every 15k.
Now someone told me that paraveler bikes only needs clutch spline lube...the rear is ok without lubing.
This new to me k1100, has ... |
Topic: new k1100 owner... |
africanos
Replies: 15
Views: 13573
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 9:07 am Subject: new k1100 owner... |
great...thats the stuff I was looking...thanks |
Topic: new k1100 owner... |
africanos
Replies: 15
Views: 13573
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 8:06 am Subject: new k1100 owner... |
Yes..you are right all ...i must replace the old brake lines ASAP.
I have lots of stuff to do...spline lube is one of them
I did all maintenance in my previus 1984 k100, but this k bike is diferen ... |
Topic: new k1100 owner... |
africanos
Replies: 15
Views: 13573
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri May 18, 2018 5:10 pm Subject: new k1100 owner... |
update.
I found a specialist in bmw abs units locally..and he fixed it.
He open the big hexagon nut without removing the unit from the bike, he replace 2 orings, and bleed the system.
finally my ... |
Topic: new k1100 owner... |
africanos
Replies: 15
Views: 13573
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 5:43 am Subject: Re: ABS Unit |
The ABS unit does not have any seals that are user replaceable! I am assuming that the ABS system we are talking about is the ABS2 with the unit beneath the seat on the left hand side. It is possible ... |
Topic: new k1100 owner... |
africanos
Replies: 15
Views: 13573
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 12:41 pm Subject: Re: ABS Unit |
The ABS unit does not have any seals that are user replaceable! I am assuming that the ABS system we are talking about is the ABS2 with the unit beneath the seat on the left hand side. It is possible ... |
Topic: new k1100 owner... |
africanos
Replies: 15
Views: 13573
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 11:14 am Subject: new k1100 owner... |
Re the triangle warning light, have you checked that the rear tail/stop light is not burned out.
You are right..that triangle is for rear light check.Its been 10 years from my previus K100, i have ... |
Topic: new k1100 owner... |
africanos
Replies: 15
Views: 13573
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 1:08 am Subject: new k1100 owner... |
Hi all.
I am from greece, athens.
Yesterday i just bought a 1995 k1100lt . One owner...115.000 klms.
I had a k100rt, but this is a better handling bike( and heavier also..). Maybe because the wh ... |
Topic: 1992 k100rs issues |
africanos
Replies: 3
Views: 4496
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 2:58 pm Subject: 1992 k100rs issues |
Yes, you are right...and i most worried about 4th gear...when i preload the shifter for a good shift.. it just ..jumps in 5th without clutch..not even a clack sound... |
Topic: 1992 k100rs issues |
africanos
Replies: 3
Views: 4496
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 11:24 am Subject: 1992 k100rs issues |
Hi all.
I sold a nice k100rt 8 years ago...
I am searching for a clean k100 16v...so i just went and saw one.
It was a nice ride, but i had too much false netrals...maybe it needs more positive shi ... |
Topic: protential new k1100 owner help |
africanos
Replies: 9
Views: 8464
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 5:29 am Subject: protential new k1100 owner help |
what about engines?I hear 16v motors arent so robust as good 8v.They burn oil and blown headgaskets |
Topic: protential new k1100 owner help |
africanos
Replies: 9
Views: 8464
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 12:14 pm Subject: protential new k1100 owner help |
thanks for the replies.
I have found a 1996 with 50k. miles, next week i will go to try her |
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