K11 Owners Group

charles

do any of you know how much the k11rs cost when it was sold in 1993? i seem to remember it being about £9.5k. way out of my range. bikes were very expensive in the early 90s compared to now. £9.5k in present money would still buy you something special. if you manipulated that price in proportion to the rise in the retail price index, then it would translate into serious money. although, we might reflect, i couldn't buy you a new k11. after owning this bike for 5 years i still can't get over how excellently put together it is. i go and look at new bmws and i am afraid that they just don't look as good.

Geoff · Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject:

According to this site, the price was 21,950 DM.
http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/specpages/K1100RS.htm

I agree that the new BMWs don't look as good. The styling has definitely waned in recent years.
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2000 R1100RT
2008 H-D Electra Glide Ultra Classic

mnb · Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:36 pm Post subject:

1996 K1100LTSE, all options except the alarm was about $17kUS, $21k and change OTD IIRC. I probably still have the deal I signed somewhere...
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2011 Husqvarna TE310
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Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject:

wera32 · Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:49 pm Post subject:

I believe the MSRP for the K1100RS in 1993 was $13,999.00 here in the US. I have no idea what it may have cost in the UK.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:56 pm Post subject:

I have a PDF file of a review of the 1993 K1100RS from Rider Magazine. It lists "price as tested" at $14,676.

Funny quote:

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:08 pm Post subject:

The following comparison/review of the 96 LT has a price of $16,590.

http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/fulldress-heavyweight-tourers-2632.html?page=2
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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

mnb · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 3:04 am Post subject:

Jim · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 1:37 pm Post subject: WD 40

if you want something that works better and lasts longer than WD40, I highly recommend: http://www.corrosionx.com/ also available here: http://pacificcorrosion.com/ I have no financial interest in either of these companies - just letting you know about a superior product...
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 2:05 pm Post subject:

Once you have the switch out, you can use a small screwdriver to pop the back out of it and clean the contacts. Thye tend to get a bit corroded over the years. Keep the back of the switch pointed up when you open it - otherwise there's a little silver road and a spring that will fall out. You can also see how K bike switches work while you're in there.
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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

Jim · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 2:20 pm Post subject:

CorrosionX will remove the corrosion - no screwdriver and flying springs required... Laughing

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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 2:34 pm Post subject:

The best way to clean the contacts though is to actually clean them by taking the switch apart. Otherwise it's hit and miss as to whether the CorrosionX gets to the contacts unless you spray a ton in there and make a mess.

Taking the switch apart also allows you to get any dirt/dust out of there.

CorrosionX is good stuff though. I never bothered buying any though as WD40 is also a good contact cleaner which will lubricate the switch at the same time.
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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

Geoff · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:58 pm Post subject:

Be sure to cover your tank and other painted parts before spraying contact cleaner.
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2000 R1100RT
2008 H-D Electra Glide Ultra Classic

Jim · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject:

Geoff · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:41 pm Post subject:

Sonu

Jim · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:00 pm Post subject: Santa Cruz

Cool, Sanjiv - thanks.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."