K11 Owners Group

thanks people,
I've flown with armored jackets etc. but it's the first time with a helmet.
Usually I wear my jacket, and fold it in the bin, the helmet I was thinking of putting in a backpack as car ...

I'm planning on flying to Brussels, from Montreal, and renting a BMW K1100 while I'm there, can I easily bring my helmet in a carry-on, my previous experiences of borrowing a helmet has not been good. ...

any other point of views ???
Rolling Eyes

Guys/dolls,
A little late on this but I just wanted to say that yes it was a piece of cake, it was just a matter of mind over matter. Even with the tank almost full, pulling it off was no problem.
T ...

are the Progressive 412 a solid option for 1 up and 2 up heavy loaded riding ?
I like the 5 preset option.
or do I need to go to the 465 series option ?
I do agressive country/mountain road/sport r ...

Where and how can I apply pressure to separate the pads, or do I remove the pins ? if so any solution I can soak the pins/pans in overnight ?
many thanks
read on a forum soaking in car soap solutio ...

I just pulled mine off today and definitely VERY tight snug, never thought of deflating tire, not fast not fast.

with the intent to bring my rims to be reshod, I'm having trouble separating the pads enough for clearance with 3 spoke rims on the right calliper, and the system was bled last fall. Where and how can ...

well that's great info thanks,
I want to run some wiring, an EB kit,
and clean and grease all relays, 'cause I have some misbehaving light, ABS, intermitent relay related issues, I think,

can I ...

for some reason I find the idea of removing/lifting the tank totally daunting,

I'd like to pass some wiring, check my relays, etc. and I can't wrap my head around the fact it can be not too complic ...

I just became aware that my brake light also stays on,
also a single filament bulb in place,
on a '93 K1100RS,

the front handle / rear pedal contacts are fine as I can cycle through the ABS sta ...

thanks guys,
I've sent emails with questions out there,
will update with more info later,
I'm in a bit of a quandry as to whether to change them all now, or just a quick one with this line, the to ...

Hi there all,
just before a weekend trip realized my front master cylinder was leaking,
got a new one from BeemerBoneyard, installed, rode a coupel of days,
getting ready on friday for a weekend r ...

was looking for alternative to Microflooter 8600480 that are discontinued.
I like the under headlight mounting option.
any recommendations appreciated

I have a E Beaver wiring/relay kit, but I can't figure out how to run the cable' from the steering column to the battery, Do I have to remove the fuel tank ??
A daunting task , no ?
also to access ...

Inge,
thanks for this, I realize that the plate is bent at the bottom peg ...

Embarassed

When I dropped the K1100RS from a standing stop last night, I scratched the fairing and hard cases. there are no deep gouges, just serious scratches.
Any info on buffing, or diminishing the damage wi ...

I dropped the K1100rs last night when the starter jammed on,

the mirror popped off, and for the life of me I can't get it back on

any info appreciated
thanks

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