K11 Owners Group

lexxol · Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:36 pm Post subject: From 03 GS, 04 RT to 1995 K1100RS

Hello

I'm new to this board and K bikes in general. I have read the adventures of Shogonai and marveled at her passion for her K bike. I recently purchased a very neglected not running K75s to work on. I was able to get it running, and could not get over how smooth it was. I don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out something is very wrong to have a $900.00 that runs smoother then the 15k bike. Yes, there are some advantages the RT has over the K75s. the RT is gone. Remembering Shoganai's love affair with her K bike I looked for and found a 1995 K1100rs which is in pristine condition with 33k miles. Tomorrow is my test run of about 200 miles, if it works with my back it stays, if not there is a LT in my future. ( in the 90's year models ) I like my GS however it is on the way to new home soon. I do my most of my own wrenching. I have learned a lot from this forum and plan to continue doing so. I will be reading the tech pages for sure.
Thanks for a great forum and new adventure.
Lexxol
_________________
1995 K1100rs
1987 k75/Pichler fairing

Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:59 pm Post subject:

Welcome. The K75 is a triple which is why it runs so smoothly. It's a shame BMW didn't keep it and bore it out to a 900. Would've been an ideal K bike IMO. 15 or so more HP, light in K bike terms and still smooth.

Posture hints for making the K11RS work for you (I do lots fo 12+ hour days).

1) Bend at your hips, not at your waist.

2) Arch you lower back and kind of stick your chest out a little.

It's seems awkward at first and takes a little getting used to but it does work.

And welcome to the forum Beemered

_________________
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

lexxol · Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the heads up. I normally ride in the position you described. I agree on the k75. I'm looking forward to the trip tomorrow.
_________________
1995 K1100rs
1987 k75/Pichler fairing

jpberens1994K1100RS · Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:27 pm Post subject: Welcome!

Glad you jumped in, great group here.
I have NEVER felt so welcomed as by this group.

Hope you don't have the stock seat, but I rode a 94RS a 1,000 miles
before it was totaled with a stock seat. Then I bought another and rode that one about a month before ditching that stock seat.

Have a great ride!

Please share pictures of your bike, well you to if you dare.
_________________
1993 K1100RS that I'd rather be riding FAST!
2014 Moto Guzzi Norge

Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:34 pm Post subject:

Great point by JB - the stock seats on Ks are HORRIBLY PAINFUL. I bought my RS with a stocker on it in Malibu and rode it home up the coast to Seattle. By the time I hit Oregon I felt like I'd spent a decade in prison.
_________________
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

lexxol · Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:34 pm Post subject:

Yes a Corbin used of course.
_________________
1995 K1100rs
1987 k75/Pichler fairing

owrstrich · Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject:

i though you did spend a decade in prison... well the last half of a decade and the first half of the next decade...

o well... lexxol... there is a motobrick seat for sale here...

http://k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6330

j o
_________________
yeeeeeehaaaaaaa...

jpberens1994K1100RS · Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:21 pm Post subject: Seat

I like my Corbin.
Lot's of folks had baaaaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddd luck with their service and product. I must just be lucky>
I had one made.

I really like it. Guess you'll know by the end of the 200 miles.

Here's mine.

[/img]
_________________
1993 K1100RS that I'd rather be riding FAST!
2014 Moto Guzzi Norge

Off the grid · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:57 am Post subject:

Welcome to the site Lexxol!
_________________
Bane of your existence since July 2006
2007 Triumph Tiger ABS. "Sabertooth"
2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"

endoman100 · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:54 am Post subject:

welcome to the group lexxol.
I've learned so much about my k1100rs here.
great place to make friends.
and we love pictures of your bike,working on your bike ect..
and if you have a problem this group can tell you how or where to fix it.
_________________
In the words of the stones
Time Is On My Side
Yes It Is
1993 K1100RS

Jim Brotherton · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:32 am Post subject:

Wanted to put my 2 cents in. Riden lots of KM's over here with a stock seat (don't have miles Very Happy

) Haven't had too much problems, if I found an affordable Corbin would pick it up. When I bought it in 2004 the previous owner had put a different handle bar (maybe from a K75, not sure) have found this very comfortable, you don't sit as far over and the higher sitting position isn't that bad with the wind, added a lip to the stock wind screen. IMHO the RS is miles better looking than the LT Very Happy

_________________
1995 K1100RS
2004 R1150RT

owrstrich · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:54 am Post subject:

thats a fine looking motobrick there jpberens1994k1100rs...

the bmw k1100rs really is the worlds most elegant 2 up mototouring machine...

j o
_________________
yeeeeeehaaaaaaa...

lexxol · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 4:44 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the input. Very cool bike jpberens1194k1100rs.
_________________
1995 K1100rs
1987 k75/Pichler fairing

Shoganai · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:50 am Post subject:

lexxol, I'm honored, thank you. Embarassed

Welcome to this wonderful group of Neo-Luddites, Comedians, Garage Monkeys, Beer Buddies, Tech Gods, and all around good friends to share the road with.
_________________
1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak

The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT

Nana korobi ya oki