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SugarHillCTD Site Admin
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 7:01 pm Post subject: NOT turning Japanese, but adding to the ???? |
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OK folks- I've had time to order (lightly) used parts. As of today my K100RS is back together. It should be off the lift tomorrow and it will be wearing new tires.
But in the meantime I have added something new to the fleet.
Remember the Daytona? Well so will I, but it was a busy day yesterday-Friday- and something has now replaced its spot in the garage.
a 2009 R1200RT- a Hexhead.
And yes- while at the dealer (MaxBMW) the salesman offered to swop out the stock seat for the Russell on a 2010 RT- a "Camhead" I test rode.
So Cathy and I did a 150 mile ride today and when we left it was mid 50s. Cathy just turned the seat heater up to full while I raised the windshield and had my seat up to 1/2 way. The Russell is still fugly but less so on a fugly bike like this.
We are now an official K and R bike home. (BTW, this thing is comfortable, and the bags SEAL!)
Can HM11 live through having a modern R bike attend?
_________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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N41EF Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 23 Mar 2014 Posts: 406 Location: Aiken, SC
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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Nice, bet it would be WAY more comfortable on an iron butt as well.
Um, CHECK THE U JOINTS! _________________ 2014 R1200RT Water Cooled
2001 R1100S Light
1993 K1100LT. Nissan Ice Blue.(Gone) |
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Scott_Anderson Site Admin
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 3117 Location: Central Iowa, USA
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 10:50 am Post subject: |
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This isn't one of those bikes that is prone to the FD blowing out is it? _________________ Ride safe.
1995 K1100LT 0302044
1997 R1100RT ZC62149
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.) |
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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Been reading up on the FD topic Scott. Paul Glaves has some really good input about that topic and some excellent suggestions.
There are also fuel strip (sending unit) issues.
Oh, and ESA faults. And ignition key ring failures.
And ????
It is a BMW. Would we expect any different?
BUT it is fun- and SWMBO (Cathy) really likes it much better as a passenger. Need I say more?
Done. _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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robleyd Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 398 Location: Murbko, Australia
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | BUT it is fun- and SWMBO (Cathy) really likes it much better as a passenger. Need I say more? |
Seems like the board of management has made its decision _________________ David, owner of:
1996 K1100 LT |
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2017 5:30 am Post subject: |
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robleyd wrote: | Quote: | BUT it is fun- and SWMBO (Cathy) really likes it much better as a passenger. Need I say more? |
Seems like the board of management has made its decision |
Absolutely.
To paraphrase some comedian- If your wife isn't happy, you aren't going to be happy. And if she is unhappy long enough you are going to be unhappy with half your stuff.
Besides now I will set up the K100 as a dedicated 1-up ride.
Happy all around. _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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boxerNZ Mad Brick Rider
Joined: 23 Feb 2011 Posts: 117 Location: Whangarei NZ
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Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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Well done
I bet a much nicer ride than the K
The LC is a much nicer bike and without all the BMW issues.
Enjoy your nice comfy bike . _________________ R80G/S1986
R1200C 1998
650 Vstrom 2019
All roads are good, keep riding |
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BobZ(IL) Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 20 May 2007 Posts: 651 Location: Bourbonnais, IL
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Posted: Sun May 28, 2017 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Great looking Buick..oh crap, I meant Bike With that RDL seat you guys will be able to ride for hours in perfect comfort. My R100S has an RDL. Truly an all day seat.
You will have fun learning new maintenance procedures; there are videos that pretty well describe everything you need to know. I learned my R-GS procedures pretty quickly.
Enjoy the ride. _________________ '93 K1100LT
'78 R100S
'05 R1200GS
BMWMOA, CRBMWOA, ABC, K11OG #997
Live well, do good work, enjoy the ride. |
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 7:43 am Post subject: |
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I already sent away for Jim von Baden's dvds and a few years ago I owned a boxer cup so no huge surprizes. And this RT doesn't have whizzy brakes _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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Well......
The driveshaft I bought from England was in very good condition.
But the first FD I bought off eBay made some very interesting sounds when I took the bike out for a short shakedown. There is something very wrong with the crown gear bearing- the noise was in sync with every full rotation on the rear wheel so I could rule out the new-to-me driveshaft.
Then a few days later Scott Anderson just happens to PM me asking if I still needed a FD since there was one advertised on the Motobrick forum. Got in touch with the seller and it is now on my K-RS and I am back on the road. Thanks Scott!
Great to get back out on the RS. _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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