K11 Owners Group

ljjohns · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:35 pm Post subject: Another question on hoses

So the 95 K11 is stripped down to the engine block. My zealous mentor wants to replace whatever we can while we're down at this level.

I do not disagree in principle, but I'm wondering specifically about the large hoses from the airbox to the TBs. They seem thick, and while they're hard (as would be expected on a sixteen year old bike), they seem thick and solid.

My question is this: has anyone experienced leaking in those hoses from the airbox to the TBs? The hoses themselves are apparently not sold separately; the airbox is $240. (But I'll admit that for my own reasons I've ordered one from the boneyard @$45.)

Thanks for putting up with my trivial pursuits.

Larry Johnson
El Paso TX
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1993 K1100LT (Washington)
1995 K1100LTSE
1996 K1100LTSE (parts)
2003 K1200LTC
1991 K75RT

552255 · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:19 am Post subject:

one of mine was cracked/leaking, i just applied some black hi-temp gasket maker-sealant and its worked fine, really just transporting air...
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1997 K1100LT-SE
1996 K1100RS-SE
"Black & Silver Duo"
Lincoln, NE

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:30 am Post subject:

Larry,

Very small leaks there are of no big concern. (unless you like riding in dust storms- oh wait, I just remembered where you live Embarassed

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Now the short "boots" between the TB and the cylinder head should be free of any leaks, large or small. But you already knew that.

Just pointing out the obvious. Very Happy

John
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John & Cathy

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

granth · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:52 pm Post subject:

Not quite the same issue Larry,but a similar theme.
I thought I would replace the fuel hoses on my 17 year old K1100rs, as they were "old,"as a precaution.
So I did.having investigated the 1993 original factory fit hose I removed, I found it to be in excellent condition,not even any external hardening or micro cracks and when I cut it open to examine the internal structure there was no discernable problem there either.So I could have saved myself time and money !!
in contrast I had to replace the fuel pipe on my two year old URAL, which had visible exterior cracks forming at only 5000 ks.
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1993(94 MODEL) K1100RS IN ASTRAL BLUE
2006 URAL 750CC DALESMAN SIDECAR OUTFIT,
RED AND CREAM.