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Topic: Cutting out and hesitation problem |
Tiff
Replies: 9
Views: 38853
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 8:05 am Subject: Cutting out and hesitation problem |
| Maybe the motronic plug has come loose, or has broken wires in the connector- had this issue with my ABS plug. Possibly hall sender or wiring? |
Topic: Stock Exhaust (cat converter) mounting |
Tiff
Replies: 12
Views: 15689
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 2:52 pm Subject: Stock Exhaust (cat converter) mounting |
| Same as an LT- if you remove the right rear centre stand bolt, you can remove the bracket that bolts to the rubber mount- makes it far easier to fit. |
Topic: New K1100LT owner |
Tiff
Replies: 18
Views: 19098
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 12:19 pm Subject: New K1100LT owner |
| I've found if I'm too quick at pressing the start button after switching on the ignition, the ABS lights will stay on, and if I leave it maybe 5-10 seconds it will go off every time. Good idea to swit ... |
Topic: HELP! Need a part fast! |
Tiff
Replies: 11
Views: 15845
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 4:45 am Subject: HELP! Need a part fast! |
| Just had a long and interesting conversation with Russell from IMS Ltd, a K owner himself. He can supply and fit the correct UJ and rebuild driveshafts- and is up for maybe looking into a modified typ ... |
Topic: HELP! Need a part fast! |
Tiff
Replies: 11
Views: 15845
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 2:37 pm Subject: HELP! Need a part fast! |
*update*
Just bagged a K100 16v complete bevel box, swingarm and driveshaft from Ebay- hope the shaft is OK. I've found a supplier for the Hardy Spicer, so will rebuild my original shaft when I get ... |
Topic: HELP! Need a part fast! |
Tiff
Replies: 11
Views: 15845
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 1:25 pm Subject: HELP! Need a part fast! |
Thanks for all the help and tips folks! I'm still researching what I can, seems to be a not uncommon problem with all Paralever bikes.
Found this place- seems interesting.
https://docs.google.co ... |
Topic: HELP! Need a part fast! |
Tiff
Replies: 11
Views: 15845
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 2:59 pm Subject: HELP! Need a part fast! |
I've found a UJ online,at quite a cost and in Australia.Can't seem to find the specs to get one closer to home. I could just tack a washer on to keep the cups in place if need be,
Anyone know if a ... |
Topic: HELP! Need a part fast! |
Tiff
Replies: 11
Views: 15845
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 10:46 am Subject: HELP! Need a part fast! |
| Just took the final drive off again to replace a paralever bearing and noticed the rear universal joint in the final drive is KAPUTT. Motorworks don't seem to list this part, and Motobins just sell a ... |
Topic: Cutting out and hesitation problem |
Tiff
Replies: 9
Views: 38853
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 2:34 pm Subject: Cutting out and hesitation problem |
Hi Paul,
How old is the fuel filter? Could be water contamination in the fuel. Have you noticed the fuel pump being any louder?- I'd change the filter anyway first of all. Have you read the codes f ... |
Topic: Hello to all... |
Tiff
Replies: 10
Views: 13961
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 12:13 pm Subject: Hello to all... |
| The paint on the Suzuki was 2 pack, but basecoat and laquer all in the 1 tin. odd stuff, but nice finish and very very hard when it dried. You could buff it with 1000 grit then the G3 then the depth j ... |
Topic: Hello to all... |
Tiff
Replies: 10
Views: 13961
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 8:04 pm Subject: Hello to all... |
| I've got paintwork to tidy up on my K too- both pannier lids and both mirrors. Had an argument with the guy in my local paint suppliers that the bike paint codes weren't different to the car codes. I ... |
Topic: Hello to all... |
Tiff
Replies: 10
Views: 13961
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 5:26 pm Subject: Hello to all... |
Hi, and great intro! Look forward to the pics
I've always found NuAgaine very good for bodyshop stuff and paint online. I'm an ex body and paint guy myself!
Tiff
1997 K1100LTSE |
Topic: Oiled Clutch. |
Tiff
Replies: 21
Views: 31118
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 5:26 pm Subject: Oiled Clutch. |
Here's two of mine FWIW
http://k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5777&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=120
http://k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10544
Great writeup and pics! You r ... |
Topic: ABS11 (Groan) *FIXED* |
Tiff
Replies: 2
Views: 6011
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 12:35 pm Subject: ABS11 (Groan) *FIXED* |
Sorted
It was a broken wire- the main power supply wire, big red one- in the back of the ECU connector. It had corroded and when I unplugged the big connector it must have let go. Phew. |
Topic: ABS11 (Groan) *FIXED* |
Tiff
Replies: 2
Views: 6011
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 7:44 am Subject: ABS11 (Groan) *FIXED* |
Got a weird one here- not spent any diagnostics time on it yet apart from trying to reset..
Clutch was fitted successfully, no issues and working perfectly. Now I notice the ABS has gone funny, lef ... |
Topic: Oiled Clutch. |
Tiff
Replies: 21
Views: 31118
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 7:40 am Subject: Oiled Clutch. |
Did it look "well-oiled" inside as mine did?
http://www.mpkymalainen.fi/GALLERIA/K1100RS/K1100RSkytkinremontti2.jpg
Yep, pretty much identical! |
Topic: Oiled Clutch. |
Tiff
Replies: 21
Views: 31118
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 8:06 pm Subject: Oiled Clutch. |
Well, I've popped my K clutch cherry, all done and dusted in a day, but what a pain in the a$$
It was the original clutch that was taken out, at 108,000 miles, and almost at the rivets, so ... |
Topic: Oiled Clutch. |
Tiff
Replies: 21
Views: 31118
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 12:47 pm Subject: Oiled Clutch. |
| I've been on a high the past week, booked my tunnel tickets for our European tour, fitted an autocom, new brakes all round, charging sockets all sorted, IPod dock, sat nav the lot. Today on the way to ... |
Topic: stupid question |
Tiff
Replies: 4
Views: 29044
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Forum: Help! Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 1:18 pm Subject: stupid question |
| Pull the clutch in. |
Topic: Avon Roadriders |
Tiff
Replies: 15
Views: 21808
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:06 pm Subject: Avon Roadriders |
| Interesting indeed, they were quite reasonable when they talked to me and specifically said when I asked that the Roadrider would be OK. (I asked specifically as it was not recommended fitment on thei ... |
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