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1Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Bitten by the bug Sat Feb 02, 2019 11:19 am

BronzeBeast

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Hello from New Jersey! (USA)

New owner of a 1987 K100 LT bought just this November for for a song!  (Thanks my friend!) Immediately changed all fluids and put on new tires.   (checked/ lubed rear spline when doing tire and it also looks good) Runs great!

Only been able to put <200 miles on her before winter hit and now can't stop thinking about spring thaw.    To pass the time I have most of the painted bits off and should be headed to the painter soon.
Can't stand the bronze color ...way too bland for me.  Looking to really brighten it up with a medium dark metallic blue.   Some real fun in the sun coloring!... roundel  I'll post a pic when I'm allowed.


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2Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:01 pm

Gaz

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Welkome aboard from down under where it is just a bit too warm at the moment.

Like all of us on here I'm sure you will love the K and have many miles of sheer pleasure travelling on it.

Cheers


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1990 K75 6427509; 1987 R80G/S PD 6292136; 2010 G650GS ZW13381; 95 K1100LT 0232224
    

3Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Bitten Sat Feb 02, 2019 5:41 pm

daveyson

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Welcome,

Sounds like a good to time to give it a little extra TLC with the added benefit you'll get to know it a bit more personally. I've added a few things to the routine maintenance considering the're 30 years old now. 

Enjoy.


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11/1985 BMW K100RT (late model)  Vin. 0090567
 ~120,000 km
    

4Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:41 pm

Point-Seven-five

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Welcome!  Is it Newfoundland or New Jersey? 

Bricks look good in blue, as long as it's metallic and not too light.  +1 on going into it a bit deeper while you wait for spring.  It is very good practice on these old bikes to thoroughly clean all the electrical connections, make sure all the rubber hoses and bits are in good nick, put a little anti-seize on all the fasteners, and torque them to the proper spec.

Be aware that you can get the K-pox from your "new" bike.


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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
    

5Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Sun Feb 03, 2019 7:48 am

Arlina

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Welcome here, BronzeBeast Smile


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Bitten by the bug Eu-log10  K1100RS/LT - R1200RT - R1100RS - Cagiva SST 350 Ala Verde - K75LT project - K75 Schurgers - K75S - K1100RS - K75RT - K75C
    

6Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:21 pm

tinyspuds

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Hi Arlina,
Welcome. As a new owner since September I have to say you have found a great home on this forum. The only downside seems to be that becoming a K obsessive becomes the new normal.
Stu


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1985 BMW K100RT + Hedingham HUB and LL’s. VIN 0028106.
1986 K100RS in boxes. VIN 0141918.
1954 Royal Enfield 350 Bullet. Original.
2000 Hayabusa with Charnwood chair, Wasp forks and EZS wheels.
    

7Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:48 pm

duck

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If you paint it white and wear a white helmet then people will mistake you for a cop and get out of your way.


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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   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:56 pm

Arlina

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tinyspuds wrote:Hi Arlina,
Welcome. As a new owner since September I have to say you have found a great home on this forum. The only downside seems to be that becoming a K obsessive becomes the new normal.
Stu
Thanks Smile But I'm here already  some years....
Think you mean Bronzebeast Wink


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Bitten by the bug Eu-log10  K1100RS/LT - R1200RT - R1100RS - Cagiva SST 350 Ala Verde - K75LT project - K75 Schurgers - K75S - K1100RS - K75RT - K75C
    

9Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Mon Feb 04, 2019 1:51 pm

BronzeBeast

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Thanks Everyone for the Welcome!

I am getting obsessed very quickly.   bounce  I decided this weekend to hold off on painting for now and use money for gear.  Can always paint this fall.  I need pants and proper boots now.  

Glad I took it apart regardless (never took front fairing completely off so not everything).  I know more about it and I needed gas tank off to troubleshoot why the dash electric socket has no power to it.

Once I figure that out and clean any electric contacts I can find while I'm there, I'll be putting her back together.  

It's 59 in NJ today and I'd be on her after work if together!

    

10Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Mon Feb 04, 2019 1:53 pm

BronzeBeast

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Point-Seven-five wrote:Welcome!  Is it Newfoundland or New Jersey? 

Bricks look good in blue, as long as it's metallic and not too light.  +1 on going into it a bit deeper while you wait for spring.  It is very good practice on these old bikes to thoroughly clean all the electrical connections, make sure all the rubber hoses and bits are in good nick, put a little anti-seize on all the fasteners, and torque them to the proper spec.

Be aware that you can get the K-pox from your "new" bike.

It's actually Both.... Newfoundland, NJ  ..lol

    

11Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Mon Feb 04, 2019 3:20 pm

92KK 84WW Olaf

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tinyspuds wrote:Hi Arlina,
Welcome. As a new owner since September I have to say you have found a great home on this forum. The only downside seems to be that becoming a K obsessive becomes the new normal.
Stu
Not at all. What a load of codswallop. Obsessive????

Best change my signature. Might have bought a K but never sold one!!!!


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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
    

12Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Tue Feb 05, 2019 7:18 pm

BronzeBeast

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duck wrote:If you paint it white and wear a white helmet then people will mistake you for a cop and get out of your way.

LOL

    

13Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Tue Feb 05, 2019 7:19 pm

BronzeBeast

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Arlina wrote:Welcome here, BronzeBeast Smile

Thanks!  replying to some, looking to get 7 posts to show a pic of electrical question.  Thanks!!!

    

14Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Tue Feb 05, 2019 7:21 pm

BronzeBeast

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daveyson wrote:Welcome,

Sounds like a good to time to give it a little extra TLC with the added benefit you'll get to know it a bit more personally. I've added a few things to the routine maintenance considering the're 30 years old now. 

Enjoy.

Thanks, seems like that's all most of these awesome K bikes need, extra TLC and they'll run headache free

    

15Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Tue Feb 05, 2019 7:23 pm

BronzeBeast

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Gaz wrote:Welkome aboard from down under where it is just a bit too warm at the moment.

Like all of us on here I'm sure you will love the K and have many miles of sheer pleasure travelling on it.

Cheers

Thanks from down under!  That should make seven.

    

16Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Wed Feb 06, 2019 6:41 am

92KK 84WW Olaf

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Ah sure we will add another one for the sake of it.....meanwhile the betting book is now open on how ling before our newcomer gets a second K!!!


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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
    

17Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:47 am

prince

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Welcome from Ontario.

What part of Newfoundland are you from? My family is from Princeton on the Bonavista.


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1984 Honda V65 Magna
1985 BMW K100RT
2011 BMW K1600GTL (gone)
2018 BMW K1600GTL
    

18Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:08 pm

BronzeBeast

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prince wrote:Welcome from Ontario.

What part of Newfoundland are you from? My family is from Princeton on the Bonavista.

thanks!
I really need to change that....I'm from a town in NewJersey called Newfoundland

    

19Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:17 pm

prince

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That is kind of funny Smile


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1984 Honda V65 Magna
1985 BMW K100RT
2011 BMW K1600GTL (gone)
2018 BMW K1600GTL
    

20Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Wed Feb 06, 2019 5:48 pm

Woodie

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So it's an outport then?  Must be where the Newfoundlanders came ashore and laid claim...All Newfoundlanders are WelKome regardless of the border in between.   Very Happy


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1985 K100RT  52667
1990 K75RT 6018570 (project)

"Keep your stick on the ice.  We're all in this together."  Red Green
    

21Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:07 pm

BronzeBeast

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Woodie wrote:So it's an outport then?  Must be where the Newfoundlanders came ashore and laid claim...All Newfoundlanders are WelKome regardless of the border in between.   Very Happy

tHANKS!  Breaking down barriers!  lol

    

22Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:10 pm

BronzeBeast

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Hey, can someone tell me how do you post a pic in this forum?  Do you all just link PhotoBucket pics or similar?  Been on other RC (large scale radio control) forums and never had an issue.

    

23Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:12 pm

duck

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I use imgur.  It's free and you don't even need to set up an account.

https://imgur.com/upload


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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
    

24Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:13 pm

Two Wheels Better

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BronzeBeast wrote:Hey, can someone tell me how do you post a pic in this forum?  Do you all just link PhotoBucket pics or similar?  Been on other RC (large scale radio control) forums and never had an issue.


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"A long ride is the answer to a question you will soon forget!" ~ Anonymous
1977 R75/7-100, '93 K11/K12 Big Block, '93 K1100RS, '95 R100 Mystic, '96 K1100RS, 2 x '98 K1200RS, '06 K1200R & '09 K1300GT
    

25Back to top Go down   Bitten by the bug Empty Re: Bitten by the bug Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:19 pm

BronzeBeast

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duck wrote:I use imgur.  It's free and you don't even need to set up an account.

https://imgur.com/upload

ok cool.  I already have imgur account too!  #AddictedtoReddit

    

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