1 Rescued from a salvage yard. Mon Sep 17, 2018 4:53 pm
Ron Ashurst
Silver member
Referring to my introduction post I have some questions I am sure you guys can help with.
After Dai asked if I replaced the rubbers around the throttle bodies I took a really good look and I do have some minor cracking and they are as hard as cement. So I will be replacing those. My questions are.
1. Where can I find proper replacements?
2. Do I need to try and save the original clamp or do I buy replacement clamps of the same type or a hose clamp?
3. When I am digging that far down into the bike, is there anything else I should be paying particular attention to?
The bike has 126K miles and despite some legality issues I am going to have to take it for a spin and try to sort out if things are operating properly. I've sorted out most of the electronics and flushed brakes and lubed the splines. All fluids are good and I redid the fuel system. I will be purchasing both a Haynes and Clymer as was recommended but I admit, I do not know what all I should be looking for. The tires are new as well.
Any help or advise would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
After Dai asked if I replaced the rubbers around the throttle bodies I took a really good look and I do have some minor cracking and they are as hard as cement. So I will be replacing those. My questions are.
1. Where can I find proper replacements?
2. Do I need to try and save the original clamp or do I buy replacement clamps of the same type or a hose clamp?
3. When I am digging that far down into the bike, is there anything else I should be paying particular attention to?
The bike has 126K miles and despite some legality issues I am going to have to take it for a spin and try to sort out if things are operating properly. I've sorted out most of the electronics and flushed brakes and lubed the splines. All fluids are good and I redid the fuel system. I will be purchasing both a Haynes and Clymer as was recommended but I admit, I do not know what all I should be looking for. The tires are new as well.
Any help or advise would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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1988 BMW K100LT ....minus the fairing.