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Topic: Bleeding brakes on ABS II |
Grunter
Replies: 4
Views: 68
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:10 pm Subject: Bleeding brakes on ABS II |
You will find that the use of a hand operated vacuum bleeder, or one that works off air pressure (Uses an inflated tyre as the pressure source at around 25- 30psi). Either will do the job very well. J ... |
Topic: What glue to use? Mirror for LT |
Grunter
Replies: 2
Views: 58
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:58 pm Subject: Re: What glue to use? Mirror for LT |
My left side mirror got knocked off and came apart. What glue would you recommend for gluing it back together?
From personal experience a 2 part epoxy resin. Not one of the quick setting versions b ... |
Topic: Fuel Gauge |
Grunter
Replies: 2
Views: 158
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:35 am Subject: Fuel Gauge |
Thanks F.D. I have passed the info back to give him something to chew over and possible get working |
Topic: K1100LT seat |
Grunter
Replies: 18
Views: 2839
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:56 pm Subject: K1100LT seat |
Move forward 5 months and I am still not back on 2 wheels. The repair to the thigh muscles is taking far longer than I expected but the Doctor does not seem to be worried.
I am off pain killers at n ... |
Topic: Fuel Gauge |
Grunter
Replies: 2
Views: 158
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:18 pm Subject: Fuel Gauge |
I am asking on behalf of another UK Biker who doesn't use the internet.
He has a very late K100LT on which the fuel gauge failed. The gauge was disconnected and he relied upon the fuel level warning ... |
Topic: Speedo not working |
Grunter
Replies: 3
Views: 300
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:11 pm Subject: Speedo not working |
Ouch! |
Topic: Speedo not working |
Grunter
Replies: 3
Views: 300
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:35 pm Subject: Speedo not working |
Who did the repair. If by a dealer, take it back and suggest they sort it out!
They have replaced the pick up which sits on the top of the final drive. |
Topic: First impressions of my Tesla Model Y |
Grunter
Replies: 31
Views: 12572
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:23 am Subject: First impressions of my Tesla Model Y |
Any electric vehicle 2 or 4 wheeled has as much charm as a dose of Covid 19 |
Topic: First impressions of my Tesla Model Y |
Grunter
Replies: 31
Views: 12572
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:59 am Subject: First impressions of my Tesla Model Y |
Is this a car forum or a motorcycle one? Just asking! |
Topic: K1100 lt 93 forks |
Grunter
Replies: 3
Views: 811
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 5:42 am Subject: K1100 lt 93 forks |
I have just checked a manual for the forks using a BMW workshop RAM disc and they look as if they have identical components so the damping is probably with both legs. I would have thought only using o ... |
Topic: K1100LT seat |
Grunter
Replies: 18
Views: 2839
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:32 pm Subject: K1100LT seat |
Fingers crossed.
Sorry to hear, but wishing you the best and continued riding. Yes, I know of many that have had very successful outcomes with hip replacement.
Have fun,
Jer
Well the news ... |
Topic: K1100LT seat |
Grunter
Replies: 18
Views: 2839
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2023 7:56 am Subject: K1100LT seat |
No sadly I had to call it off, I have damaged my right hip and am waiting to get on the list for a replacement.
Before I was due to go I knew I had a problem, so I decided to try to see how far I ... |
Topic: Final drive AGAIN |
Grunter
Replies: 5
Views: 867
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:10 am Subject: Final drive AGAIN |
I had to replace the same seal on my '96 K1100 and because I did not know how to do it I took it to my nearest BMW dealer to have it done. It was well worth it because the seal had been replaced befor ... |
Topic: Fuel warning on 1997 K1100LT |
Grunter
Replies: 6
Views: 786
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:54 pm Subject: Fuel warning on 1997 K1100LT |
5 litres to be counted as the reserve, is just about 1.1 UK gallons which depending on how active you use the twist grip should give you around 60 miles give or take after the warning light comes on. |
Topic: Fuel warning on 1997 K1100LT |
Grunter
Replies: 6
Views: 786
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:04 am Subject: Fuel warning on 1997 K1100LT |
Bearing in mind a UK Gallon is quite a bit more than a US one. This about just over half a litre, and the UK gallon is 4.546 litres to the gallon. I can get about 220 miles (give or take) from a full ... |
Topic: BMW R18 cruiser commentary |
Grunter
Replies: 1
Views: 1954
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:24 pm Subject: BMW R18 cruiser commentary |
The 1st sentence in the commentary adequately describes it as 'this thing'. (900 pounds weight - that is nearly half a ton) What do you do if you drop it?
Come on BMW let's get back to lighter bike ... |
Topic: K1100RS overhets and "everything" is new/changed o |
Grunter
Replies: 21
Views: 3209
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:41 pm Subject: K1100RS overhets and "everything" is new/changed o |
Unless BMW changed the thermostat design, which I doubt, this is what mine look like. 17 11 1 460 716
https://shop.maxbmw.com/fiche/NotesParts/17111460716_3_B.jpg
There are some aftermarket 'stat ... |
Topic: K1100RS overhets and "everything" is new/changed o |
Grunter
Replies: 21
Views: 3209
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 6:45 pm Subject: K1100RS overhets and "everything" is new/changed o |
As I understand it, Norway has the most vigorous speed restrictions of all the countries in Europe with the max allowed anywhere is 60 on dual carriageway roads separated by a central barrier and I do ... |
Topic: K1100RS overhets and "everything" is new/changed o |
Grunter
Replies: 21
Views: 3209
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:11 pm Subject: Used radiator |
If you have done all those things I think it will be down to some blockage in the radiator. If you can get a good one on loan and do a comparison.
If there does appear to be a fault in the radiator ... |
Topic: K1100RS overhets and "everything" is new/changed o |
Grunter
Replies: 21
Views: 3209
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 11:42 am Subject: K1100RS overhets and "everything" is new/changed o |
For the increase in capacity and power I have always found the K1100 to have too small a radiator it is little large than a K75. My previous K11 used to overheat at the slightest excuse until I found ... |
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