K11 Owners Group

quadrabrick · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:38 am Post subject: new fork seals for K1100LT

I plan to replace my fork seals on my 1993 K1100LT. I have to mail order, as I have no dealer close by. Can anyone suggest a good source? Also, do the Pyramid seals, available on ebay, work as well. I seem to remember a member's comment on their being thicker. What effect does that have? Also, does anyone know the correct model of Rancho fork boots for the k1100LT?
Thanks, brent
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Jim · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:28 am Post subject:

Brent - don't even bother with the Pyramid seals - get OEM. No one here has had any success with Pyramid (that I know of).

A search for "rancho" indicates people are probably using 1952 boots.
http://k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9005&highlight=rancho
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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."

quadrabrick · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:55 pm Post subject:

Thanks. I'm just trying to find a source for the OEM's. Bob's want $35 for the seals, which isn't that bad, but also adds $30 for shipping. I did find a local bargain on the Ranchos, at $5.99 each, through Napa Auto Parts here in small town Canada.
Brent
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'93 K1100 LT
'80 Honda CX500 Custom (8000 kil.)

www.pbase.com/henryimages

Jim · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:23 pm Post subject:

I think Max and A & S are always going to beat Bob on price - and probably shipping, too. Hell, for that matter, I could order what you want and ship it for less. Let me know.
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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."

quadrabrick · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:51 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the offer Jim. Very kind. Bob's was going to cost me $65. I ended up ordering from Motobins in the UK. It was the same item and with shipping was only $32. I had the results from Motobins on a set of bobbins about 6 months ago.
Brent
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'93 K1100 LT
'80 Honda CX500 Custom (8000 kil.)

www.pbase.com/henryimages

Manhattan Rider · Big Brick Rider Joined: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 69

I feel for you guys in Canada; $32 for shipping a pair of seals. I would recommend also replacing the boots while they were apart. I've replaced the seals on my LT several times over the past 15 years of ownership. I finally added a triumph fork protector to hopefully keep the forks clean. I also changed to Hyperpro springs and a little heavier oil. Made a big difference on the bikes handling.
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Manhattan, Kansas
2014 BMW R1200GSA
1996 BMW K1100LT
1996 BMW R1100RT
2004 BMW R1150GS
BMW 500,000 Mile Award
2004 Ducati ST3
1974 Norton 850 Commando Roadster
1969 BSA 441 Victor Special

quadrabrick · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:02 am Post subject:

Thanks. Yes, I'm picking up some Rancho gaitors today. I was pricing a 50's package of photo paper last night. it's from an american store called Adorama. $49 if picked up in the states, after shipping. $130 if sent to Canada!
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'93 K1100 LT
'80 Honda CX500 Custom (8000 kil.)

www.pbase.com/henryimages

Al. · Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:39 pm Post subject:

This job is well written up on the site - including mine.

quadrabrick · Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 6:21 pm Post subject:

Thanks!
B.
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'93 K1100 LT
'80 Honda CX500 Custom (8000 kil.)

www.pbase.com/henryimages