K11 Owners Group

Off the grid · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:00 am Post subject: I love.....*UPDATE!*

Performance-enhancing shop time.

Dropped the K off on sat, should be ready on Wed.

1. Race Tech 95kg spring fork springs install with 12wt oil.
2. Throttle body synch. (last was done 15k ago)
3. Valve adjustment. (last done at 59k miles)
4. Replace gear oil with Mobil one synthetic.
5. Fan switch.

Should be done on Wednesday.

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee................
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owrstrich · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:46 am Post subject:

my love for you off the grid is genuine... we dont need any performance enhancers... not for what we got...

j o
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kewheels · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:36 am Post subject: race tech springs

You are going to love those springs. I hope you have Ohlin or similar shock on the rear because the bike is going handle like you can not believe.
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Shoganai · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:33 am Post subject:

Off the grid · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:46 pm Post subject:

*UPDATE*

Got the call tonight....bike is done.

Race Tech Springs dropped in with 15W fork oil!
(I bought the springs a month ago)

Valves checked and were perfect.

TBS done but perfect...no adjustment needed.

Gear oil swapped out with Mobil 1 synthetic.

Fan switch installed.

Spark plugs changed with NGKs. Mechanic said plugs in there were shot to hell, fully carbonized.

Total? 330$

Simply amazing. I am trying a new mechanic due to the old ones son being a condescending asshole and I think I found nirvana. This guy owns the shop and is an ex BMW (certified) mechanic.

He told me on the phone that it runs amazing and has "great torque" for an "older bike".

Man, I can't wait till tomorrow.

Add to the fact in about 2 weeks my brand new Works rear shock should arrive, fully customized to my weight and riding style to the tune of about 450$ shipped...those guys at Works are the salt of the earth, thanks Don Sproule!
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owrstrich · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:00 pm Post subject:

o t g... did you get the old parts back... independent certified bmw mechanics are notorious for not doing the work and selling your parts on ebay...

johnny
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Jim · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:24 pm Post subject:

JO - you are too twisted for words Shocked

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Don Sproule · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:38 pm Post subject: I love... updated

My Pleasure OTG.
Glad to contribute here and it's good for my friend at 'Works'. They have some great products and service for us.

Don Sproule

owrstrich · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:39 am Post subject:

there is a set of 95kg racetech springs on ebay right now...

interesting...

johnny
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Off the grid · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject:

Race Tech Springs: Huge, noticeable upgrade. It actually feels like the bike has.....suspension on the front. Prior to the springs the forks were either almost fully packed or diving upon braking....whatever, I feel like I gained a good 2-3" of travel off the front and I have more confidence diving into turns.

Gear oil swapped out with Mobil 1 synthetic.: Another noticeable upgrade. Very very smooth shifts with solid feeling "clunks" into gear. I didn't experience any, but I have a feeling that my popping out of gear is a thing of the past.

Fan switch installed.: Here's the rub guys...If you are not using a fan switch you are doing it wrong. Previously I would ride like today and the temp would shoot up the just below the red and stay there all day and the bike would bake me between the cracks. For the first time today I flipped on the switch when the sensor was halfway and it didn't budge. Even in traffic. The entire bike was about half as hot as it would have been without it. Fact is by the time the fan kicks on it is too late for the K. A fan switch is a MUST for this bike.

Spark plugs changed with NGKs. Mechanic said plugs in there were shot to hell, fully carbonized. Actually they were not carbonized....they were worn down. The electrode was worn down and the gaps were double what they should have been, a testament to how lean the K runs no doubt.

Verdict? Very happy customer.
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owrstrich · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:12 pm Post subject:

good for you o t g...

you are gonna need the extra power and handling on the way to the airborne man fowls place next august...

j o
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