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1Back to top Go down   Hello from Chilliwack BC Empty Hello from Chilliwack BC Tue Jun 28, 2016 10:25 pm

oldguy64

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Hi I'm an new member and a new BMW owner. I have owned several bikes over the years but this is my first BMW. Just purchased a 1985 K100 RT. The previous owner took it apart in 2005 to paint it and didn't get it done. So I purchased it in pieces and just got it out of the paint booth last week. I will post pictures when it is back together.
I also currently own a 1981 Honda CB900F (restored last year) and a 1991 Suzuki DR650 (restored 2 years ago).
I am looking forward riding the K bike with a good buddy of mine who has a K75 and has been after me to buy a K bike for a while.
Look forward to sharing soon.

    

2Back to top Go down   Hello from Chilliwack BC Empty Re: Hello from Chilliwack BC Tue Jun 28, 2016 10:59 pm

Viper357

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G'day from Australia

welcome to the forum

Hello from Chilliwack BC 177912 

cheers
Gary


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3Back to top Go down   Hello from Chilliwack BC Empty Re: Hello from Chilliwack BC Tue Jun 28, 2016 11:15 pm

Rick G

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Hi there welcome to our Knuthaus  Buying a K bike is a great decision. Have a look through the Portal page and go to the so you just bought a BMW, Ted has a good write up and lots of things to check before you ride it.


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4Back to top Go down   Hello from Chilliwack BC Empty Re: Hello from Chilliwack BC Wed Jun 29, 2016 6:09 am

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Welcome to the forum! What a nice buy but some advices from one who has been on the K over 6 years and which hopefully will be mirrored by others here especially if you have the know how and equipment.

While you still have it apart.....

Replace the rear main crankshaft seal. It involves a clutch and flywheel off job. It may be fine but it WILL fail.
Replace the rubber hoses like fuel lines [make the two that connect to the tank at the front about an inch longer], vacuum pipe, crank case vent hose, rubber clutch boot, driveshaft boot. You will have these apart anyway [apart from the rear main seal] so its just a case of getting the bits to have.
Intake rubbers perish and cause problems so check them over well. If old and hard or damaged replace as the bike wont run properly if they are leaking.
Brake master cylinder seals will go down on you too so do them.
Fuel filter but check the mounting inside the tank.
Test and check the gear position indicator [GPI] this is known to fail and replacement is a swingarm off job. Easy while you have it off.
And for certain your oil/water pump will go down too although you could leave this and do it later but then you would be off road a bit.
Check out the throttle mechanism at the bars. This has an internal chain and when its well lubed its fine but if not goes stiff and goes wrong. New lube!
Temperature sensor on radiator, make sure its good and a good electrical connection. This can affect running!!
Pop in a headlight relay...... 

You don't say what part of 1985 so my question is does your gas tank bolt down? There would be a single bolt hole visible at the back if it does. Your clocks will have a 7 litre orange and 4 litre red fuel warning if tank bolts down. This will tell us more about your bike as there was a change in 1985.

Check out the center stand as it can corrode from inside and collapse under load.

Recently replaced my footrest rubbers with brand new ones and could not believe the difference the new softer rubber made so go for it.

These things pick up age related issues rather than neglect and can be an issue when the bike is unused for a long time, when they are done you end up with an uber reliable machine.


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

5Back to top Go down   Hello from Chilliwack BC Empty Re: Hello from Chilliwack BC Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:57 am

Brad-Man

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Welcome!

Would it surprise you to know that we will laud your good judgement - and that of your friend for urging you - to buy a K?

I believe once you've had it a while you'll want to buy him a few beers...


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6Back to top Go down   Hello from Chilliwack BC Empty new RT owner Wed Jun 29, 2016 4:33 pm

nvboy

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Welcome from the Island!  Lots of info here on the forum.  I can honestly say my bike is running because of these people.

I ride through the 'Wack a few times a year so we might be able to link up when you get your RT together.  

nvboy


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7Back to top Go down   Hello from Chilliwack BC Empty Re: Hello from Chilliwack BC Thu Jun 30, 2016 3:57 am

Sunnyk75

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Welcome. I was out with my brother in law to cultus and chilliwack lake last night. There are lots of great technical advice on this forum.

Sunny

    

8Back to top Go down   Hello from Chilliwack BC Empty Re: Hello from Chilliwack BC Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:13 am

brickrider2

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Welcome from your southerly neighbor!  I've ridden in your region a number of times; nice roads and beautiful scenery!

    

9Back to top Go down   Hello from Chilliwack BC Empty Re: Hello from Chilliwack BC Thu Jun 30, 2016 12:49 pm

Shep

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Neat, we are starting to get more BC members.
Greetings from central B.C.. I was in Chilliwack twice in the last month but they were quick trips.  I flew down and rented four wheels.
Shep


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Model        Production Date/Serial Number
K100RS      1984 July/ (F0040448)
K100RS      1986 Dec/ (H0142581)
    

10Back to top Go down   Hello from Chilliwack BC Empty bike shop Thu Jun 30, 2016 1:22 pm

nvboy

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And if you didn't know already, Shails is a great motorcycle shop in Langley that specializes in older BMW's.  They worked on my bike a few years ago and knew what they were doing.

nvboy


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