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BobZ(IL) · Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 11:44 pm Post subject: Love my Brick

My sweet beast blew the drive shaft (probably rear u-joint) somewhere near Falls City, OR. Sourcing another and a repair facility (probably BMW in Tigard, OR). Oh, the rally has been fun.
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'05 R1200GS
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Jim · Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:24 am Post subject:

Bummer, Bob. How's the engine running, though?

Hope you get all that sorted without too much difficulty. Make sure whomever works on it gets the ujoints phased right...
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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."

BobZ(IL) · Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 1:34 am Post subject:

Jim, engine running great. Almost seems the faster I go, the better the gas mileage. Been getting 45-50 mpg, in the past more like 40. Out here in the west you really kick it up a notch. Running a ton on occasion.
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'93 K1100LT
'78 R100S
'05 R1200GS
BMWMOA, CRBMWOA, ABC, K11OG #997

Live well, do good work, enjoy the ride.

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:24 am Post subject:

Bob,

Sorry to hear about your bike. I did an R&R on mine last year.

Have you contacted Drake? He might have what you need.

Otherwise this guy http://www.hendersenprecision.com/index.html did a great job on mine. He usually does airhead shafts but did mine and installed circlips to make the u-joint removable. And the joint has a grease port.

Good luck with your repairs.
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 11:31 am Post subject:

BobZ(IL) · Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:20 am Post subject:

Drake didn't have what I needed but put me in contact with an outfit in Long Beach that's shipping a driveshaft. The dealer is sourcing a couple of bearings. Hopefully back on the road Tuesday or Wednesday. Just has to be reassembled. Sure wish I was doing it myself at home at my own labor rates.
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'93 K1100LT
'78 R100S
'05 R1200GS
BMWMOA, CRBMWOA, ABC, K11OG #997

Live well, do good work, enjoy the ride.

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 5:46 am Post subject:

I $$ know $$ what $$ you $$ mean.

But at least you will be back up and running.

Let us know how it goes and when you are back up on 2 wheels and heading out.
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Ernie-NH · Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 6:53 am Post subject:

Good morning all...

Sorry Bob is having problems... but we've all been in some situation or another similar at one time...eh? I had Henderson do my '77 R100/7 and it was a great job... would like him to do the "K" as well BUT he doesnt readily accept "K" work.. dont know exactly why. John may have just been lucky,

On the mileage... I resist the urge to kick it much over 75, first because of insurance issues with exceeding speed limit violations, but also because one simply cannot enjoy the environment if every second one's full attention must be devoted to the asphalt. Because of that I continually enjoy an MPG of 50-ish to the occasional 54 using 91 octane or better. IF I'm forced to use lower octanes or "spot market" non-premium petrols, then my milage (and throttle response ) will fall into the mid forties or worse...

Just my $0.02 here... and keeping 'fingers crossed' for Bob in his situation !

Best regards all and ride safe.......// Ernie in NH ( sometimes )
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BobZ(IL) · Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:11 pm Post subject:

Thanks to Drake, Parts Haus, BMW of Western Oregon and Capital One, I was able to get back on the road late Tuesday afternoon. All the expediting worked and the dealer squeezed me in.

Spending the night in Rock Springs, WY and just waana be home. Should get there Friday pm.

Weekend wasn't a total bust. Borrowed son-in-laws 1100 Shadow. Now riding that thing was a trip.
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'93 K1100LT
'78 R100S
'05 R1200GS
BMWMOA, CRBMWOA, ABC, K11OG #997

Live well, do good work, enjoy the ride.

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:57 am Post subject:

Safe trip home Bob
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Stoked Steve · Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 7:50 pm Post subject:

Bob, feeling your pain double time now....

Been there, done that, it's a bitch.
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Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

BobZ(IL) · Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:29 pm Post subject:

Home safe and sound and running good. SC, the dealer had a great looking wee-strom.
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'93 K1100LT
'78 R100S
'05 R1200GS
BMWMOA, CRBMWOA, ABC, K11OG #997

Live well, do good work, enjoy the ride.

Ernie-NH · Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 6:30 am Post subject:

Good morning Bob..

Glad you[re home, safe, sound, and all in one piece !

Now.... ""dealer had a great looking wee-strom."" Will we be seeing another "V" at HMSP in May ??

Very best regards... ride safe...// Ernie in NH
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AMA,, American Deaf Bikers
Airhead Beemers Club
'11 G650gs
'95 K1100LT
'76 R100/7

BobZ(IL) · Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 11:37 am Post subject:

Ha Ernie, as long as the K runs as good as it did on that long, boring interstate-burner ride home, it is still endearing enough to keep. However, I probably wouldn't foot another repair bill the size of this last one.

If only I had been close to home, could have saved $400 in labor.
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'93 K1100LT
'78 R100S
'05 R1200GS
BMWMOA, CRBMWOA, ABC, K11OG #997

Live well, do good work, enjoy the ride.