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Topic: Parts supplier |
John Clauss
Replies: 5
Views: 905
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2024 10:27 pm Subject: Parts supplier |
The shipping rates are pretty stiff to the US, but they do have a part I need that no one else has. Hmmm. |
Topic: Bleeding brakes on ABS II |
John Clauss
Replies: 7
Views: 1458
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:45 am Subject: Bleeding brakes on ABS II |
Motobins supplied the lines for my R1100Rs and I ordered them as a kit for the specific bike and they made them up for me as the set. Because I had ordered a full set they also gave me a good disc ... |
Topic: What glue to use? Mirror for LT |
John Clauss
Replies: 2
Views: 950
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:38 am Subject: 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? |
Topic: Bleeding brakes on ABS II |
John Clauss
Replies: 7
Views: 1458
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:27 am Subject: Bleeding brakes on ABS II |
Thank you sir! That looks to be fairly straight forward. Do you see any reason why doing the lines on the LT would be different from the RS? |
Topic: Bleeding brakes on ABS II |
John Clauss
Replies: 7
Views: 1458
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:33 am Subject: Bleeding brakes on ABS II |
Hello all,
My K11LT (1997) needs new brake hoses. I got a new set of Stainless steel lines. I am trying to figure out how to bleed the brakes once I install the new lines. Are there instructions s ... |
Topic: Front wheel issue |
John Clauss
Replies: 6
Views: 3329
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:03 pm Subject: Front wheel issue |
Success! Finally. I got hit with this new virus going around HMPV and it laid me low for a while. Finally I was able to get a long enough bolt and pull the axle through. There was a lot of resistance, ... |
Topic: Front wheel issue |
John Clauss
Replies: 6
Views: 3329
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 11:06 am Subject: Front wheel issue |
The axle should have a decent coat of grease on it. (I did this)
When the end of the axle gets to the left fork does it enter the hole in the left fork at all? (A little bit, but that is where the ... |
Topic: Front wheel issue |
John Clauss
Replies: 6
Views: 3329
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 8:48 am Subject: Front wheel issue |
So I removed my front tire/wheel assembly to get a new tire mounted. OK, new tire on ready to go, but then I encounter this issue. Just for reference this is a 1997 K1100LT with the chrome looking for ... |
Topic: Project creep, or "Boy, that was an expensive tire!&quo |
John Clauss
Replies: 2
Views: 8398
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri May 05, 2023 8:33 am Subject: Project creep, or "Boy, that was an expensive tire!&quo |
So when I bought my K1100LT a couple of years ago I knew that the tires were getting close to the 5 year old mark, and they were getting worn. I replaced the back tire that year before going on a trip ... |
Topic: Tyres |
John Clauss
Replies: 6
Views: 10076
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri May 05, 2023 8:31 am Subject: Tyres |
I just got a new front tire for my K11. I have really liked Michelins and they seem to be a premium brand. I paid $311.00 for the front mounted balanced. The tire itself was $230, which is inline with ... |
Topic: My K1100LT is now an "Antique Vehicle" |
John Clauss
Replies: 8
Views: 9934
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 8:36 pm Subject: My K1100LT is now an "Antique Vehicle" |
PA, where I live has some rules about that. From the state code:
State Regulations
No person may operate a vehicle with antique or classic registration plates for commercial purposes or ... |
Topic: Headlight bulb replacement |
John Clauss
Replies: 16
Views: 5783
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:58 am Subject: Headlight bulb replacement |
A couple of years ago I finally found an LED H4 that works well in Ks. It's a good upgrade and even makes the crappy K75S headlight much better.
Which one are you using? I tried a couple different ... |
Topic: First for2023 |
John Clauss
Replies: 1
Views: 7685
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:53 am Subject: First for2023 |
News Years Day was spectacularly beautiful here in Central PA. Our club has a Noon lunch at a restaurant to ring in the new year. The restaurant is only about 30 miles from me, so I made it a big loop ... |
Topic: Satisfactory Satnav mount |
John Clauss
Replies: 5
Views: 3322
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2022 9:41 am Subject: Satisfactory Satnav mount |
There's an empty hole on the left switch perch you can use with RAM mounts. That puts the GPS out of the way, but within easy reach.
If I can figure out how to post pictures again... I will.
H ... |
Topic: Intermitant Horn activation |
John Clauss
Replies: 2
Views: 2378
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2022 12:01 pm Subject: Intermitant Horn activation |
I went for a ride Saturday and saw a friend. I went to hit the horn, nothing. Hmm. Hit the button a few more times got a weak cough, then a good strong one. I tested it a couple more times before I go ... |
Topic: New in crate: 1995 GS PD Classic |
John Clauss
Replies: 2
Views: 2442
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 2:36 pm Subject: New in crate: 1995 GS PD Classic |
$47K for a crate? Definition of crazy.
I mean sure a good running PD is worth maybe $8K in good condition, and this one is new, like really new. Problem is if you take it out of the crate to ride ... |
Topic: 1997 k1100lt front fairing |
John Clauss
Replies: 5
Views: 5988
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:47 pm Subject: 1997 k1100lt front fairing |
How about the Left mirror? My wife just knocked mine off in the garage and broke the glass. |
Topic: Back brake again. |
John Clauss
Replies: 26
Views: 11878
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2022 10:01 am Subject: Back brake again. |
I had the brake hoses go bad on my RS. Caused the same issue, but never caught fire. I have been looking for some stainless steel lines and having trouble finding them for my LT. Any suggestions would ... |
Topic: Personal injury trial |
John Clauss
Replies: 2
Views: 6371
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Forum: The Dungeon Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 9:50 am Subject: Personal injury trial |
That was a good one! |
Topic: Brake light question |
John Clauss
Replies: 2
Views: 2622
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2022 12:03 pm Subject: Brake light question |
The kill switch was in the middle position, the bike was on the center stand, but the side stand was deployed. I think that may have done it. |
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