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woodgeek

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Hi guys,
Wanted to introduce myself. I just bought a 1985 K100RT on Craigslist. It needs a lot of work since it hasn't been titled since 2000. I've already been perusing the forums to educate myself and figure out what I need to do to get it running again.New guy here. 1985 K100RT PbucketNew guy here. 1985 K100RT Pbucket

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charlie99

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welcome aboard

unfortunately the link for the pics doesn't work, for me at least

have a look here

 https://www.k100-forum.com/t998-posting-pictures-and-movies


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cheezy grin whilst riding, kinda bloke ....oh the joy !!!! ...... ( brick aviator )

'86 K100 RT..#0090401 ..."Gerty" ( Gertrude Von Clickandshift ) --------O%O
'86 k100 rs.. #######..  "Fred " (f(rame) red ) ( Fredrick leichtundschnell ) - -
bits and pieces from many kind friends across the k100 world ...with many thanks ..
1987 k100rs ########   "Red"  - (red sports rs TWB style )
1989 K100rt #009637   "Black Betty"  (naked rt ala Nigel , now sporting an rs main fairing )
    

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woodgeek

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charlie99 wrote:welcome aboard

unfortunately the link for the pics doesn't work, for me at least

have a look here

 https://www.k100-forum.com/t998-posting-pictures-and-movies

Thanks. I'm trying to get images from Photobucket to post.

    

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With bodywork removed. Getting ready to begin repairs and mods.


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New guy here. 1985 K100RT 112350


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cheezy grin whilst riding, kinda bloke ....oh the joy !!!! ...... ( brick aviator )

'86 K100 RT..#0090401 ..."Gerty" ( Gertrude Von Clickandshift ) --------O%O
'86 k100 rs.. #######..  "Fred " (f(rame) red ) ( Fredrick leichtundschnell ) - -
bits and pieces from many kind friends across the k100 world ...with many thanks ..
1987 k100rs ########   "Red"  - (red sports rs TWB style )
1989 K100rt #009637   "Black Betty"  (naked rt ala Nigel , now sporting an rs main fairing )
    

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Welcome aboard sir.  This is the premier site for all things K100 (and K75).  Wondering if a seat cover is on the list?   Laughing   You may have already seen this, but if not, this link will take you through all the scenarios:

http://www.verrill.com/moto/newkbike.shtml


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I just joined myself with a 1985 K100RS, bought it non running on craigslist, flushed out all the fluids, replaced the oil filter, and ended up having to replace the fuel pump, they are commonly known to gunk up and freeze if they sit for too long. EME, https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/ is where I got mine from, its nice because they offer OEM and aftermarket if you want to save some $$.

    

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woodgeek

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club_c wrote:Welcome aboard sir.  This is the premier site for all things K100 (and K75).  Wondering if a seat cover is on the list?   Laughing   You may have already seen this, but if not, this link will take you through all the scenarios:

http://www.verrill.com/moto/newkbike.shtml
Thank you for the welcome. Very Happy 

Was thinking about a seat cover but the seat pan is a Corbin and fiberglass. I'll probably list it on eBay. I found a stock looking Meyer reproduction seat on eBay for $130.

    

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Hale_Storm wrote:I just joined myself with a 1985 K100RS, bought it non running on craigslist, flushed out all the fluids, replaced the oil filter, and ended up having to replace the fuel pump, they are commonly known to gunk up and freeze if they sit for too long. EME, https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/ is where I got mine from, its nice because they offer OEM and aftermarket if you want to save some $$.
Thanks for the tip. I haven't pulled my fuel pump yet. Pulling the pump and cleaning the tank are on the list of things to do. Then I'll decide whether to try and unfreeze a stuck pump or buy a new OEM, copy or substitute.

    

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Hale_Storm wrote:I just joined myself with a 1985 K100RS, bought it non running on craigslist, flushed out all the fluids, replaced the oil filter, and ended up having to replace the fuel pump, they are commonly known to gunk up and freeze if they sit for too long. EME, https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/ is where I got mine from, its nice because they offer OEM and aftermarket if you want to save some $$.
Nice looking RS! What size is the front wheel? 17"? Did they come stock on the RS? I just ordered some RS bars on eBay to replace the stock high rise, long pullback RT bars

    

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woodgeek wrote:
Hale_Storm wrote:I just joined myself with a 1985 K100RS, bought it non running on craigslist, flushed out all the fluids, replaced the oil filter, and ended up having to replace the fuel pump, they are commonly known to gunk up and freeze if they sit for too long. EME, https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/ is where I got mine from, its nice because they offer OEM and aftermarket if you want to save some $$.
Nice looking RS! What size is the front wheel? 17"? Did they come stock on the RS? I just ordered some RS bars on eBay to replace the stock high rise, long pullback RT bars
There are cable and brake line differences between RS and the RT/LT bars. The front brake line from the master cylinder down to the headstock is a different length and the clutch/throttle cables are shorter for the RS. I am not sure if you can 'lose' the extra length by rerouting them but if you do be careful the lock angle doesn't affect them.

The impact pad with the ignition on it is also different and not sure if the RT/LT one works ok with the RS bars.

What are you doing with the fairing? Is that staying off or going back on?


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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
    

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woodgeek

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92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:

The impact pad with the ignition on it is also different and not sure if the RT/LT one works ok with the RS bars.

What are you doing with the fairing? Is that staying off or going back on?
I'm ordering new brake, throttle and clutch cables to go with the new bars. New guy here. 1985 K100RT 112350 

Fairing is staying off. It has some damage but is probably repairable.

    

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woodgeek wrote:
Hale_Storm wrote:I just joined myself with a 1985 K100RS, bought it non running on craigslist, flushed out all the fluids, replaced the oil filter, and ended up having to replace the fuel pump, they are commonly known to gunk up and freeze if they sit for too long. EME, https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/ is where I got mine from, its nice because they offer OEM and aftermarket if you want to save some $$.
Thanks for the tip. I haven't pulled my fuel pump yet. Pulling the pump and cleaning the tank are on the list of things to do. Then I'll decide whether to try and unfreeze a stuck pump or buy a new OEM, copy or substitute.

Yeah, I soaked mine for several days with carb cleaner, but couldnt get it unstuck. when connected straight to the battery it "twitched" but never really did more than that. I got clear carb cleaner to slowly drain into it, and when it came out it was brown... They dont make them to be disassembled, and cleaned out, so thats the tough part.

    

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woodgeek wrote:
Hale_Storm wrote:I just joined myself with a 1985 K100RS, bought it non running on craigslist, flushed out all the fluids, replaced the oil filter, and ended up having to replace the fuel pump, they are commonly known to gunk up and freeze if they sit for too long. EME, https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/ is where I got mine from, its nice because they offer OEM and aftermarket if you want to save some $$.
Nice looking RS! What size is the front wheel? 17"? Did they come stock on the RS? I just ordered some RS bars on eBay to replace the stock high rise, long pullback RT bars

I'll have to check the wheel, i'm not sure the size. I just ordered some clip-ons, they come in today, i'm excited to put them on and see how they look

    

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92KK 84WW Olaf

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85 K100RS came stock with an 18" Y spoke wheel, not a 3 spoke as in the photo.

That 3 spoke may be an 18" K75 front wheel since that fits the K100 fork and disc/brake configuration.


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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
    

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Hale_Storm

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92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:85 K100RS came stock with an 18" Y spoke wheel, not a 3 spoke as in the photo.

That 3 spoke may be an 18" K75 front wheel since that fits the K100 fork and disc/brake configuration.

Thanks for the info! The guy I bought it from said the OP was a BMW mechanic, but you never know... maybe he swapped em out.

    

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Hale_Storm wrote:
92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:85 K100RS came stock with an 18" Y spoke wheel, not a 3 spoke as in the photo.

That 3 spoke may be an 18" K75 front wheel since that fits the K100 fork and disc/brake configuration.

Thanks for the info! The guy I bought it from said the OP was a BMW mechanic, but you never know... maybe he swapped em out.

Be careful as there are different 3 spoke wheels for the K1100, it has 17" or 18" front and rear wheels, K1100LT has 18 front 17 rear, K1100RS has 17 front 18 rear.

The K75RT with the 3 spoke wheels are not the same wheels as the K1100.


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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
    

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"The guy I bought it from said the OP was a BMW mechanic" 


When he said that he wasn't trying to sell you something by any chance was he?

    

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