1 Hi from UK - Glawster (rugby fans will know !) Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:02 pm
Noisey
active member
Brought a K100 to tied me over the winter, whilst I sell my Guzzi (Don't ask me about Italian electrics, how can it go wrong sat in a dry garage for 6 weeks ?) and rebuild my 93 triumph Trident (just need some seals in the carbs and tank tap, looking to use a CRK cafe racer kit).
I wanted to try BMW as I fancy taking the barn door off as a winter hack run around, to do the odd rally.
I liked the K100's when they first came out but too ££££ for me at that time.
I got it for a song, but it has turned out to be a dog, despite a current recent MOT ....
1) Rear Brake, doesn;t work - brake cylinder looks locked in fully actuated position, so the pedal does nothing but rear wheel runs freely...
2) Front LH fork leaks. - going to try a plastic hook to see if I can clear any debris to stop (worked on the Guzzi), or I will replace seal..
3) Steering is stiff, but not constant...
4) seat doesn't seat, with the seat rod stuck in the lock. - can I release the lock to get the rod back out, as the keys don;t work ?
So item 3 - does the K100 have the steering damper in the head stock ? If so can I just remove bolts to loosen , are they accessible behind the barn door, or do I have to remove it ??
I have only been able to ride it round the block, so I am not sure how it handles, it seemed ok, but now worried other problems could be lurking.
I wanted to try BMW as I fancy taking the barn door off as a winter hack run around, to do the odd rally.
I liked the K100's when they first came out but too ££££ for me at that time.
I got it for a song, but it has turned out to be a dog, despite a current recent MOT ....
1) Rear Brake, doesn;t work - brake cylinder looks locked in fully actuated position, so the pedal does nothing but rear wheel runs freely...
2) Front LH fork leaks. - going to try a plastic hook to see if I can clear any debris to stop (worked on the Guzzi), or I will replace seal..
3) Steering is stiff, but not constant...
4) seat doesn't seat, with the seat rod stuck in the lock. - can I release the lock to get the rod back out, as the keys don;t work ?
So item 3 - does the K100 have the steering damper in the head stock ? If so can I just remove bolts to loosen , are they accessible behind the barn door, or do I have to remove it ??
I have only been able to ride it round the block, so I am not sure how it handles, it seemed ok, but now worried other problems could be lurking.