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1Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty New to BMW and fixing bikes Tue May 29, 2018 3:57 pm

Kathysresto

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Hi , I’m Kathy and me and my boyfriend just purchased a 1989 k100rs. It’s thought to have a bad fuel pump so are anxious to get it running. We have other bikes but no bmw’s, and not any repair experience on bikes. So this should be interesting. New to BMW and fixing bikes 29feb010
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2Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty Re: New to BMW and fixing bikes Tue May 29, 2018 4:21 pm

duck

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WelKome!

Looks like a nice SE. (Special Edition blue/white paint scheme)

Wrenching Rule #1: Don't overtighten.


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Current stable:
86 Custom K100 (standard fairing, K75 Belly pan, Ceramic chromed engine covers, paralever)
K75 Frankenbrick (Paralever, K11 front end, hybrid ABS, K1100RS fairing, radial tires)
86 K75C Turbo w/ paralever
94 K1100RS
93 K1100LT
91 K1
93 K75S (K11 front end)
91 K75S (K1 front end)
14 Yamaha WR250R
98 Taxi Cab K1200RS
14 K1600GT
http://www.ClassicKBikes.com
    

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Dai

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New to BMW and fixing bikes 177912 This is the first stop for both of you: http://www.verrill.com/moto/newkbike.shtml. Have a good read and come back with any questions.

Remember: the only dumb questions are the ones you don't ask.


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1983 K100 naked upgraded to K100LT spec after spending time as an RS and an RT
1987 K100RT
Others...
1978 Moto Guzzi 850-T3, 1979 Moto Guzzi 850-T3 California,1993 Moto Guzzi 1100ie California
2020 Royal Enfield Bullet 500
    

4Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty Re: New to BMW and fixing bikes Tue May 29, 2018 5:17 pm

Kathysresto

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duck wrote:WelKome!

Looks like a nice SE. (Special Edition blue/white paint scheme)

Wrenching Rule #1: Don't overtighten.
Thanks! Yes, it’s got some cosmetic issues, but clean looking overall. Great advise. I tend to overdo everything. I’ll be looking for torque specs soon.

    

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Kathysresto

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Dai wrote:New to BMW and fixing bikes 177912 This is the first stop for both of you: http://www.verrill.com/moto/newkbike.shtml. Have a good read and come back with any questions.

Remember: the only dumb questions are the ones you don't ask.
Wow!! Thanks! That just saved me a ton of searching and asking silly questions. Trust me when I say I can ask some pretty ridiculous questions. I’m new to wrenching so even the basic concepts are new to me. But I am excited to get it running!!

    

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Point-Seven-five

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Welcome!  That is a sweet looking bike in the photos.  If anyone can get it running it will be the brain trust here.  Re: overtightening, go to Harbor Freight and get a torque wrench with 3/8" drive.  They aren't as perfect as the $100 versions, but are a lot more accurate than your hands.


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Present: 1991 K100RS "Moby Brick Too"
 
Past:
1994 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
1988 K100RS SE "Special Ed"
1994 K75S "Cheetos"
1992 K100RS "Moby Brick" R.I.P.
1982 Honda FT500
1979 Honda XR185
1977 Honda XL125
1974 Honda XL125
1972 OSSA Pioneer 250
1968 Kawasaki 175
    

7Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty Re: New to BMW and fixing bikes Tue May 29, 2018 8:31 pm

duck

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Current stable:
86 Custom K100 (standard fairing, K75 Belly pan, Ceramic chromed engine covers, paralever)
K75 Frankenbrick (Paralever, K11 front end, hybrid ABS, K1100RS fairing, radial tires)
86 K75C Turbo w/ paralever
94 K1100RS
93 K1100LT
91 K1
93 K75S (K11 front end)
91 K75S (K1 front end)
14 Yamaha WR250R
98 Taxi Cab K1200RS
14 K1600GT
http://www.ClassicKBikes.com
    

8Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty Re: New to BMW and fixing bikes Tue May 29, 2018 9:35 pm

Dai

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And get a workshop manual. Guess it will be a Clymer over there.


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1983 K100 naked upgraded to K100LT spec after spending time as an RS and an RT
1987 K100RT
Others...
1978 Moto Guzzi 850-T3, 1979 Moto Guzzi 850-T3 California,1993 Moto Guzzi 1100ie California
2020 Royal Enfield Bullet 500
    

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Rick G

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Hi Kathy WelKome to the Knuthaus.
Send a PM to me if you want a Clymer manual.


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"Man sacrifices his health in order to make money.
Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.
And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived."   Dalai Lama


Bikes 1999 K1100 LT with a Big Block 1200
    

10Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty Re: New to BMW and fixing bikes Tue May 29, 2018 11:33 pm

Kathysresto

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duck wrote:
Kathysresto wrote:I’ll be looking for torque specs soon.

http://www.kbikeparts.com/classickbikes.com/ckb.tech/0.ckb.tech.files/torque/K75-K100_Torque_Specs.pdf
Thanks a ton!

    

11Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty Re: New to BMW and fixing bikes Wed May 30, 2018 12:30 pm

Barry in IN

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Welcome.  
Regarding working on bikes, I'll put it this way.  I hate working on cars with a passion, but don't mind working on bikes at all. Everything is so much simpler, more logical, smaller, less rustier...well, it is actually enjoyable rather than a dreaded chore.


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12Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty Re: New to BMW and fixing bikes Wed May 30, 2018 8:59 pm

Kathysresto

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I wanted to add more pics of the bike. Dave’s charging the battery so wasn’t able to pull it out of the garage or close the seat good.   Wanted to get any thoughts. The bike is like a piece of art. Every pic I took , I thought, wow that’s pretty. Small leak under bike. Wonder what that is, or I read something about leaks can start if the bike has sat. This bike has sat for the last 3.5 years so we have that to deal with.   Dave and I work opposite shifts so we have to wait until the weekend to dive in because I don’t want him to touch it without me here, and I’m afraid I’ll break something and don’t have much of a clue .
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Crazy Frog

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WelKome to the Knut house Kathy (too many Ks in my sentence).


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New to BMW and fixing bikes Frog15New to BMW and fixing bikes Logo2101986 k75, 1985 K100rt, 1985 K100rt/EML GT2 sidecar, 1999 K1200lt/Hannigan Astro Sport sidecar.
    

14Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty Re: New to BMW and fixing bikes Wed May 30, 2018 9:40 pm

Rick G

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That oil spot is I suspect a leaking rubber boot on the clutch mechanism or possibly just a badly adjusted clutch but either way a fairly easy fix and not at all expensive.


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"Man sacrifices his health in order to make money.
Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.
And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived."   Dalai Lama


Bikes 1999 K1100 LT with a Big Block 1200
    

15Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty Re: New to BMW and fixing bikes Wed May 30, 2018 9:42 pm

Dai

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Your drip is almost certainly the clutch arm boot. Search the forum - you'll find lots of cussing about replacing that wee thing. It's just awkward rather than difficult.

If the bike's been standing for 3.5 years, you have no real idea how long the tyres have been on there. I'd count on replacing those and pleeeze don't ask for recommendations. Two things are guaranteed to bring out some of the more intersting opinions around here:- Very Happy

1. What are the best tyres to use?
2. What is the best oil to use?

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I use Avon Roadriders for tyres running 38/40 psi front/rear. For oil, any good quality dinosaur pee.
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Now I've gone and done it Shocked What a Face


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1983 K100 naked upgraded to K100LT spec after spending time as an RS and an RT
1987 K100RT
Others...
1978 Moto Guzzi 850-T3, 1979 Moto Guzzi 850-T3 California,1993 Moto Guzzi 1100ie California
2020 Royal Enfield Bullet 500
    

16Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty Re: New to BMW and fixing bikes Wed May 30, 2018 10:12 pm

Kathysresto

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The tires actually look fairly new, but have not inspected closely yet so time will tell.    With all the resources online, I feel so equipped to conquer this.   But We haven’t started yet:).  I hope my positive attitude continues .

    

17Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty Re: New to BMW and fixing bikes Wed May 30, 2018 10:21 pm

Kathysresto

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Barry in IN wrote:Welcome.  
Regarding working on bikes, I'll put it this way.  I hate working on cars with a passion, but don't mind working on bikes at all. Everything is so much simpler, more logical, smaller, less rustier...well, it is actually enjoyable rather than a dreaded chore.
Thanks Barry, I’ve first started to learn mechanics about a year ago when I purchased a 2000 Jeep Wrangler.   It has been frustrating to say the least.   But fulfilling at the same time when I figure something out myself and better yet, replaced or fixed something .   Im glad to hear bikes are less frustrating Smile.

    

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Kathysresto

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RicK G wrote:That oil spot is I suspect a leaking rubber boot on the clutch mechanism or possibly just a badly adjusted clutch but either way a fairly easy fix and not at all expensive.
Let’s hope for fairly easy and not expensive Smile    I’m all in at this point .   I want to ride that bike so so bad!   Or for now at least get a ride on it until I can touch .

    

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duck

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New to BMW and fixing bikes Cltuch11


Part 23131338731 - about $47


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Current stable:
86 Custom K100 (standard fairing, K75 Belly pan, Ceramic chromed engine covers, paralever)
K75 Frankenbrick (Paralever, K11 front end, hybrid ABS, K1100RS fairing, radial tires)
86 K75C Turbo w/ paralever
94 K1100RS
93 K1100LT
91 K1
93 K75S (K11 front end)
91 K75S (K1 front end)
14 Yamaha WR250R
98 Taxi Cab K1200RS
14 K1600GT
http://www.ClassicKBikes.com
    

20Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty Re: New to BMW and fixing bikes Thu May 31, 2018 11:01 am

td5

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HI Kathy
Go and have a look at the Chris Harris videos on youtube, he covers a wide variety of all things K and some R bikes, if you get bitten by the bug. The main point here is ask, people are willing to help and no question is stupid.
Best of luck
Mike from Downunder


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1988 / K100RS
2013 / R1200GS
2015 / K1300R
2002 / R1100S BCR
    

21Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty Re: New to BMW and fixing bikes Thu May 31, 2018 11:37 am

Point-Seven-five

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+1 on the Chris Harris videos.  It's where I got my foundation in wrenching on these wonderful machines.

WARNING:  Chris is very knowledgeable and explains things clearly, but has a pretty salty vocabulary and seldom goes more than a sentence or two without dropping an F-bomb.


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Present: 1991 K100RS "Moby Brick Too"
 
Past:
1994 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
1988 K100RS SE "Special Ed"
1994 K75S "Cheetos"
1992 K100RS "Moby Brick" R.I.P.
1982 Honda FT500
1979 Honda XR185
1977 Honda XL125
1974 Honda XL125
1972 OSSA Pioneer 250
1968 Kawasaki 175
    

22Back to top Go down   New to BMW and fixing bikes Empty Re: New to BMW and fixing bikes Thu May 31, 2018 4:02 pm

Kathysresto

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Thanks for the u tube resource.  Swearing makes those videos more entertaining in my opinion.  I’ve gotten hooked on aVe’s videos recently and I know nothing about the topic at hand, but he makes me interested in all the tool/mechanic stuff he reviews.

    

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Crazy Frog

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Shel Smith has also posted few videos on Youtube.
browse Shel does stuff


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