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Beachcomber

was it really 4 years ago that the heavens fell upon me - with health issues, dog's health issues, various PC viruses, loss of workshop, and a general - "couldn't care less" attitude ? Rolling Eyes

Well I guess it was ..... that was then - this is now !

OK, all resolved - my health in control [ 8 pills a day - but who's counting ], dog has overcome a serious Cancer op, PC is clean [ at least for now ] - just a lock up garage to work in ...... but more importantly a new zest for life ! Cool

I passed my three score and ten in March - and time for a shake up, not much time left in the great scheme of things.

So. all three of my current projects [ 4 have been culled ] have been dragged back out and dusted off to see where we are.

The Kay is the closest to completion - cost and parts wise, so that's where my concentration lies.

Sometime [ !! ] in the past 3 years I decided to fit K1200S 5 spoke wheels in place of the 3 spokers that were my original plan.

That required a fork change and having a spindle / spacer made. I won't duplicate here as I have posted under the relevant wheel swap thread.

All the bracketery for the seat, cowl, side panels, rear light / number plate has been made and welded on and it's just down to final fettling and fitting of the panels prior to a strip down for paint and detailing.

Also in the interim, I've still been liaising with Realm over the RAM shox, progressive springs, leads, etc. and I now have a full set of goodies for my own project. Wink

So - after 4 years of dismal nothingness, I'm back on it - and hopefully this year will see the project finally back on the road. Laughing

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Beachcomber '93 K1100RS / '93 K1100LT and several K100's

Mike d · Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 4:39 am Post subject:

Hi Beachcomber,

Glad to see you back in the fray!

I know the feeling, as I am off to Oxford later today to be put on a new drug for my CLL. It's amazing how your energy/will gets sapped as it creeps up on you.

Keep up the good work, I recommend the RAM equipment to many of the BMW Club members here in the UK when asked about replacement/upgrades.

Mike

carp · Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 11:12 pm Post subject:

Glad you are back!
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93 K1100LT
07 Bandit 1250S

michaelcurrin · Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 9:48 am Post subject:

Welcome Back Very Happy

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Mike Currin
20 BMW R1250RS
93 BMW K1100RS / EML Speed 2000
06 Ducati ST3
67 Triumph 650 chopper

Sonu · Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 2:10 pm Post subject:

Hi Beachcomber,

Welcome back. I enjoy reading your posts.
Also, the new rear shock you had helped me locate has worked out great.

Re: Your computer woes. I switched my personal computer to a Mac & have had zero computer problems since them. Yes they are more expensive but either you pay $ for a PC + your time to upkeep it, or you pay $$ for a Mac & spend your time on hobbies. That's my experience anyway.

Regards,

Sanjiv
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1997 K1100LT "Ziggy" _GarminGPS_Corbin saddle_K Guards _Hyperlights_Fog lights_Eastern Beaver Relays_Cee Bailey_4"speakers_Michelin PR4's_MoS2_Spiegler lines_TPMS_VDO

Tim (Midland Section) · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:18 am Post subject:

Yeah, Welcome back Terry.
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Beachcomber · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:36 am Post subject:

Why, thank you kindly Gentlemen ....... it's nice here. Cool

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Beachcomber '93 K1100RS / '93 K1100LT and several K100's

Beachcomber · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:19 am Post subject:

JIC you've all forgotten - here's some updates.

Last time it saw daylight on the way to my pal's workshop.
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Tim (Midland Section) · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:04 pm Post subject:

I'm sure your return has put a hex on my bike. see piccy.
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Anyway New RAM shock should arrive Tuesday. Adrian was excellent
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Grey haired riders don't get that way by pure luck
1996 Guzzi Cali3 LAPD
1972 750 Commando
G6HRN
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Mike d · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 6:58 pm Post subject:

Hi Tim,

Looks exactly like my OEM shock from some years back!

Mike

Beachcomber · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:09 am Post subject:

Ouch ............. hope it didn't cause any "moments" when it failed !!!!!!!!! Shocked

Yep, shox [ and springs ] are one of those items we tend to forget, especially when they decline over a period, we "adjust" to the failings. Wink

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Beachcomber '93 K1100RS / '93 K1100LT and several K100's

Tim (Midland Section) · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:53 pm Post subject:

Mike, bet yours wasn't as rusty / dirty.

Terry, dead right. No moments, didn't know owt about it till I walked past the bike & it looked wrong.
As for deterioration, the difference is amazing, took a guess at ride height & five clicks. Will set it properly when SWMBO is festive for clambering on & off a few times. at least the bike is rideable again Very Happy

Adrian rang me 20 seconds after it arrived, to tell me it was on it's way, despite being addressed to Northampton instead of Nottingham. IMHO the couriers only read the postcode, thank goodness.
Company is going to pay me to ride it around Notts doing jobs (BTW they don't know it) tomorrow, hope it doesn't rain.
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Grey haired riders don't get that way by pure luck
1996 Guzzi Cali3 LAPD
1972 750 Commando
G6HRN
#485

Beachcomber · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 11:35 am Post subject:

Tim (Midland Section) · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:37 pm Post subject:

There was everything in the box including the set up sheet.
What I did was due to lack of time, not having SWMBO at home to set it properly for us both & I needed to ride to a place that is a B'stard to park on Wednesday.
Don't be too hard on Adrian, he was excellent, if a little dyslexic.

A little surprised that the spring isn't progressive, but there must be a good reason for that.
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Regards Tim,

Grey haired riders don't get that way by pure luck
1996 Guzzi Cali3 LAPD
1972 750 Commando
G6HRN
#485

Beachcomber · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 5:12 am Post subject:

Beachcomber · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2014 5:34 am Post subject:

Front and rear discs sorted, and calipers having a nice long soak prior to dismantling and o/haul.

I'll be starting on the panels soon - fettling and prepping prior to paint.
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Beachcomber '93 K1100RS / '93 K1100LT and several K100's

Beachcomber · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:05 am Post subject:

I got my top yokes back from the machine shop [ K100 ] - bored out to 41.7mm so I can fit the K1100 stanchions. That's the last of the hardware I need for the K1200S wheel conversion.

I also picked up this little gem ... originally I bought it for my Vanguard estate Hot Rod project, but it's cosmetically too small enough !!!!!!!

I'd always planned to do "something" with the spare low mileage [ 18K ] 1100 bottom end in my garage - that looks like a plan then ! I've got a good unleaded 8 valve head to drop on.

Once all the Mercedes injection squitter is junked, the unit is very compact and surprisingly light.

That project will probably coincide with the later fitting of a sidecar, when my knee finally gives out for solo riding.

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Beachcomber '93 K1100RS / '93 K1100LT and several K100's

nickw · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:27 pm Post subject: Mystery object

Ok, I'll bite; What is it?
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"It's not what people know, it's that they know so much that just ain't so!" (Apologies to Will Rogers)
93 K1100LT
(2) 79 Suzuki GS850's (In limbo)
65 Triumph TR6S/C ( sold)
2009 Suzuki SV650
2009 Suzuki DL650

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:15 pm Post subject:

I'd guess something related to air/fuel intake. Doesn't look like a turbo unit, but I'd bet that it's something similar.....
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1997 R1100RT ZC62149
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1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)

Beachcomber · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 4:38 am Post subject:

This view will be more familiar - think GMC Blower !!!

Eaton make a whole range of superchargers [ actually - air pump ] including units for Pontiac, Mustang, etc.

Very plentiful here in the UK - and despite all the squitter attached for different applications [ mine is for Merc C180 -M217 ] ] remove all that [ in my case everything from the blower outlet down ] and you end up with a very compact blower. I'll do just that this weekend and post up a pic of the "naked" blower.

I need the M112 fitted to the V8 Jags for my Vanguard Hot Rod project [ 3ltr Volvo V6 engine ], which is physically larger [ 20% ] and obviously has more pumping capacity.

I paid £100 [ $160 ? ] for this unit, from a low mileage back ended C180 - I'll be able to sell off the air control unit and parts for maybe £50 or so - = very cheap blower !

The ONLY issue is that this particular unit rotates in a clockwise direction - whereas the Kays rotate counter clockwise [ viewed from front ]. Not the end of the world, but it will require a jackshaft running to the back of the engine and the blower mounted "backwards".

The blower would sit on top of the block [ imagine all the airbox / injection gone ] and a large SU carb [ 1 3/4"/ 2" ] for fueling requirements. Drive would be taken from the end of the crankshaft.

This is not as efficient as a turbo - but much more in my comfort zone as I've used blown engines for the past 40 odd years - and of course - it will be different !.

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Beachcomber '93 K1100RS / '93 K1100LT and several K100's