K11 Owners Group

nickmakwell · Brick Rider Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 30

Hi folks - need to remove the tank to change the air filter and do a general clean up on my 93 K1100RS. I used to have a 87 K75S and the tank removal was a pinch, but this one seems different.

I have the K100 Clymer manual but its obvious somethings different - ive checked all around the tank and cant find any fastenings.

What am i missing?

Flying Duck · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 10:53 am Post subject:

It's the same as your K75. Two clips on the posts at the rear of the tank. The good news is that these bikes have longer fuel lines so you can pull the tank back without having to remove the fuel lines.
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86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
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Jim · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 12:00 pm Post subject: tank removal

IF your bike has the clips - none of mine have had them.

Lift straight up on the rear of the tank - if it comes up, you have no clips - then slide the tank toward the rear of the bike.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

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Flying Duck · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 12:43 pm Post subject:

It's a good idea to have the clips installed - unless you want a tank full of gas bouncing around when you have a getoff.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

nickmakwell · Brick Rider Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 30

Ive tried lifting straight up - theres a box with clips there (electrical box?) but it wont budge!

Flying Duck · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 9:08 pm Post subject:

If it's never been taken off they can be hard to remove. Once you're SURE that the are not clips on the posts, stick a piece of wood under the rear of the tank and pry up gently.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

nickmakwell · Brick Rider Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 30

ok im an idiot - found the circlips, removed, lifted straight up and forward, no dramas.

yes, the fuel lines are a bit longer, which is handy.

so my K75 mustn't have had the clips as well.

thanks very much.

btw, ive repaired and got the bike going, after so long, there's no probs at all with it (knock on wood), i've removed most of the fairing as it will become a naked bike to use in our hot climate here in Australia, especially when commuting.

ive also bought a single seat conversion from an ex-Police bike for cheaper registration (we get double the registration for a two seater - why? who knows) that has a nice lockable container where the pillion seat went.

Jim · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 9:40 pm Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject:

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