A big hello to everyone on the forum.
Recently acquired a 1992 - RS 100  which had been mothballed in a garage for over 10 years under a pile of cardboard boxes.
Originally bought and registered in Switzerland with only 30,000 kilometers on the clock and one owner.
The bike still had a full tank of leaded fuel, after briefly checking the levels and fitting a new battery it actually started on the button.
After reading quickly across the forum it looks like we are gong to have  plenty of servicing and checks to do over the next few weeks before it goes out for a ride.

Cheers,
Brettski

Welcome from down under, your bike is practically new with 30k's.

Is your detuned at all?

Welcome to the forum, you will need to check for perished hoses. Taking it for short rides around your area will show any signs that something needs attention.

92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:Is your detuned at all?

Not sure what your mean

Thanks all for the warm welcome.

Good advice with the short journeys.
Just found out that the abs is not working, here's where the fun starts 

Brett

92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:Is your detuned at all?

Not likely Olaf. That was a 100bhp limit in the Eighties.

So, someone from the English Riviera! Been a while since I was down that way.

WelKome to the forum!

Your bike is proof that K bikes are like cockroaches and will still be alive and running after The Apocalypse.

http://bit.ly/new2kbikes

duck wrote:WelKome to the forum!

Your bike is proof that K bikes are like cockroaches and will still be alive and running after The Apocalypse.

http://bit.ly/new2kbikes

That's very reassuring, thanks for the link.

Brett

Welcome to the forum

After a little effort you'll be bashing along at silly speeds, with a silly grin on the face, in a beautiful location with a major sense of satisfaction.

Enjoy the jigsaw

GF Wollongong Australia

Welcome Brett

Welcome Brett.
Your biggest issue is likely to be the full tank of antique fuel. You might be lucky and it maybe old enough not to have lots of ethanol in it. Old fuel tends to destroy the rubber bits in the tank (turns to black goo) and  form a thick varnish like layer on everything. When you run her, the gunk moves into the pump, pipes and injectors and you end up with a big clean up. Best bet is to syphon it off and put clean, fresh fuel in her before you continue.

ABS - a common fault is caused by a flat battery. Even though you have recharged, you still need to rest the ABS brain and clear any stored faults. Takes a bit of patience, but cost nothing. Too many people assume it is some critical fault and disable the system by pulling the ABS relay(s).

Good luck

Born Again Eccentric wrote:Welcome Brett.
Your biggest issue is likely to be the full tank of antique fuel. You might be lucky and it maybe old enough not to have lots of ethanol in it. Old fuel tends to destroy the rubber bits in the tank (turns to black goo) and  form a thick varnish like layer on everything. When you run her, the gunk moves into the pump, pipes and injectors and you end up with a big clean up. Best bet is to syphon it off and put clean, fresh fuel in her before you continue.

ABS - a common fault is caused by a flat battery. Even though you have recharged, you still need to rest the ABS brain and clear any stored faults. Takes a bit of patience, but cost nothing. Too many people assume it is some critical fault and disable the system by pulling the ABS relay(s).

Good luck

Your not too far way in Bristol  - Fuel is actually leaded but we will certainly clear through with fresh tank and check all fuel lines. ABS - what a maize. At the moment im leaning towards a faulty brain but im still investigating and taking time so i can be sure. I deffo want to keep the bike original and not start to rip out any failed components even though its tempting to save costs.
Yes - looking forward to some rides, forecast is a good week ahead with some sun and warmth.
The bike is actually going to be for my wife to ride. She has a few classics for which both are off the road at the moment so we're hoping to get the K up and running with a MOT soon.
Thanks again to all for the warm welcome.

Brett

Yeah, just a little up the road from you and nicely situated within a day trip of Lands End, London, Dublin (best done over more than one day though) or Inverness (one way only in a day and a long day at that!)

The forecast is looking good for the mini K Fest gathering at Pembrey (Old South Wales) this coming weekend. A few of us are gathering (Franktherat organised) to watch some sidecar racing, socialise and generally let what’s left of our hair down. 

Might be an opportunity for you and your wife to join us. We’ve got an Air bnB, all rooms taken but maybe camping space outside??? Not too far from Torquay...

ABS - brain might be faulty, but the trick with a K bike is to start with the simple things first and not assume it is something complicated. Attempting to reset is always the first option...

Never heard of the K festival, the line up looks great. Thanks for the kind invite.
No leisurely activities for me at the moment as i'm really busy here at home on the scaffolding doing slate roofs and sash windows.
Any spare time i have is spent working on the bike. I've just manage to get the front brake working which is a start so it now leaves the abs to fix.
I guess i should start a post in the appropriate section of the forum now.
Once again thanks to all for the welcome.

Cheers,
Brett

Based in Poole on the south coast of the UK.
I have just bought an 84 K100RS and a looking to turn it into a scrambler.
I'm not a mechanic but I'll have a go.

Hi Tony, Welcome mate. 
Good luck with your project, it'll keep you busy through the winter.


cheers,

Brett

Chewbacker wrote:Based in Poole on the south coast of the UK.
I have just bought an 84 K100RS and a looking to turn it into a scrambler.
I'm not a mechanic but I'll have a go.

Hello chewbacker i'm in the process of finishing mine i would be glad to give you any help i can around my findings Tim

timo27 wrote:

Chewbacker wrote:Based in Poole on the south coast of the UK.
I have just bought an 84 K100RS and a looking to turn it into a scrambler.
I'm not a mechanic but I'll have a go.

Hello chewbacker i'm in the process of finishing mine i would be glad to give you any help i can around my findings Tim

Thanks Tim. I'm stripping down at the moment so everything is reasonably simple.