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confish86 · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:02 pm Post subject: 2 problems with my 94 K-LT

The 1st one is a wierd noise when releasing the clutch lever, it makes a wierd klink klank near the bottom rear of trans i think ? It doesn`t do it all the time , but it does it after sitting over nite all the time.

The 2nd is the front end seams a little hoppie while riding down the road. Same roads i take on my 2010RT & don`t feel that at all. No matter what tire pressure i run it feels the same. It kind of feels like the road has small dips in it, but it`s not too bad or dangerous, but makes me a little concerned. (bike doesn`t have radials on it , if that makes a differance)
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2010 BMW R1200RT Polar Metalic
1994 BMW K1100LT Pine Green Metalic
1976 Goldwing (naked)

Don Sproule · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 4:40 pm Post subject:

Your first issue involves the ABS II re-setting itself. You'll notice that the blinking lights on the dash stop blinking at the same time.
It's working as it should.
Your second issue could be one of many things. Could be too much/too little fork fluid. That would be one of the first things I'd try to check.

Don

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:36 pm Post subject:

confish86 · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 8:46 pm Post subject:

Thanks , good i won`t worry about the ABS as it works perfect. As for the fork oil, it was changed by Gold coast BMW with new fork seals , but you never know. guess i`ll drain the forks & refill with fresh fluid. I`ll pull the front wheel in the winter to see if balance is off or not.
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IBA # 47424 (yahoo)
2010 BMW R1200RT Polar Metalic
1994 BMW K1100LT Pine Green Metalic
1976 Goldwing (naked)

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 9:12 pm Post subject:

Don Sproule · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:48 pm Post subject:

Before going as far as changing fluids, I'd try checking the level. You can do this with a straightened out coat hanger through the tops of the tubes. I'd be looking to see if the levels are close to the same.
It may be worth your while to re-tighten your front axle and pinch bolts. If it was done incorrectly, there may be stresses trapped in the forks that may create some binding in their travel. It could be okay but I always check things like that if I've had someone else do any work on my bike.

Don