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drikko
Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 20 Nov 2009
Posts: 1966
Location: Brisbane, OZ
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 Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:24 am Post subject: K11 reliability |
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I am impressed! I have yet to see a thread here about anything inside the motors apart from electrics, air stuff ie leaking rubber bits, blocked weep holes, valve clearances, and the drive train stuff, but not a single thread on big ends, little ends, rings, crank bearings or anything inside. Compare that with other forums!
Really says something about the engine design!!
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dave n
Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 13 Dec 2003
Posts: 316
Location: Gastonia NC
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| Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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+1 agreement on engine reliability.
I wish the bike "breakers" on E-bay would do some reading here first before
totally dismantling those K engines. Every time I see someone trying to
sell pistons/rods; crankshafts etc. from brick engines I just have to laugh -
knowing they now have a pile of scrap metal of no value.
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Manhattan Rider
Big Brick Rider
Joined: 09 Nov 2009
Posts: 69
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| Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:08 pm Post subject: Re: K11 reliability |
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| drikko wrote: | I am impressed! I have yet to see a thread here about anything inside the motors apart from electrics, air stuff ie leaking rubber bits, blocked weep holes, valve clearances, and the drive train stuff, but not a single thread on big ends, little ends, rings, crank bearings or anything inside. Compare that with other forums!
Really says something about the engine design!!
Oh yeah see disclaimer below |
I've rode my K1100LT 140,000 miles with only a few problems. My fuel pump / oil pump unit started to make noise at 90k. It didn't go out. However, it was very noisy...sounded like I a main bearing or half shaft problem. A new fuel pump / oil pump fixed the problem. I'm am starting to use a little oil. However, by the time its out of the window, its time for an oil change.
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Manhattan, Kansas
2014 BMW R1200GSA
1996 BMW K1100LT
1996 BMW R1100RT
2004 BMW R1150GS
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Manhattan Rider
Big Brick Rider
Joined: 09 Nov 2009
Posts: 69
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| Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: K11 reliability |
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| Manhattan Rider wrote: | | drikko wrote: | I am impressed! I have yet to see a thread here about anything inside the motors apart from electrics, air stuff ie leaking rubber bits, blocked weep holes, valve clearances, and the drive train stuff, but not a single thread on big ends, little ends, rings, crank bearings or anything inside. Compare that with other forums!
Really says something about the engine design!!
Oh yeah see disclaimer below |
I've rode my K1100LT 140,000 miles with only a few problems. My fuel pump / oil pump unit started to make noise at 90k. It didn't go out. However, it was noisy at low RPMs...sounded like I a main bearing or half shaft problem. A new fuel pump / oil pump fixed the problem. I'm am starting to use a little oil. However, by the time its out of the window, its time for an oil change. |
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Manhattan, Kansas
2014 BMW R1200GSA
1996 BMW K1100LT
1996 BMW R1100RT
2004 BMW R1150GS
BMW 500,000 Mile Award
2004 Ducati ST3
1974 Norton 850 Commando Roadster
1969 BSA 441 Victor Special |
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John Clauss
Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 04 Apr 2003
Posts: 732
Location: Robesonia, PA
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| Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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My bike runs very strong. It has close to 100,000 K and is now just about 17 years old. The only issues have been typical wear and seals which are bound to give after so much time.
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