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1Back to top Go down   Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Empty Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Tue Aug 17, 2021 1:19 pm

rreifel

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The current tank is dented and in need of repainting.

I plan to strip the replacement tank down so it an be professionally primed and painted, so paint color or condition is not important. I just need one that does not leak or is dented.

Thanks

Ric

    

2Back to top Go down   Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Empty Re: Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Wed Aug 25, 2021 7:12 pm

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1977 R75/7-100, '93 K11/K12 Big Block, '93 K1100RS, '95 R100 Mystic, '96 K1100RS, 2 x '98 K1200RS, '06 K1200R & '09 K1300GT
    

3Back to top Go down   Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Empty Re: Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:09 am

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https://cfl.craigslist.org/mpo/d/sebring-bmw-85-series-gas-tank-perfect/7368226297.html

I found a member with a tank for less than this, but not in as nice a shape.
I was not concerned with year or model, for my needs, but I think the 85 has slightly different mounts than 86. Not the best deal, just best I've seen at the moment.

    

4Back to top Go down   Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Empty Re: Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Thu Aug 26, 2021 6:23 am

92KK 84WW Olaf

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You need to check your existing tank first as the early and later ones are not interchangeable.

Does yours have a bolted flange at the front of the seat? If so it is early tank. These are hard to get in good condition so may be better to repair your existing tank.


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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
    

5Back to top Go down   Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Empty Thank you! Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:07 pm

rreifel

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I really appreciate the info!

fortunately I have a good mechanic who can answer the questions.... it might be easier and cheaper to find someone who knows how to bondo!

THANKS

    

6Back to top Go down   Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Empty Re: Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:32 pm

92KK 84WW Olaf

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Another clue is of you have 2 fuel lights orange for 7l and red for 4l, later ones have a single fuel light for 5l.


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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
    

7Back to top Go down   Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Empty Re: Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:35 pm

Point-Seven-five

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If the dent isn't too bad you could shop around to a few paintless dent repair(A.K.A. PDR) guys. The aluminum of the tank is pretty easy to pull dents out of, and these guys can do some amazing work. Around here, they can usually be found advertising at car washes and shops that do auto detailing. A lot of collision shops now have a guy on staff who does that work as well.


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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
    

8Back to top Go down   Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Empty Thank you point seven five! Fri Sep 03, 2021 12:29 pm

rreifel

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Point-Seven-five wrote:If the dent isn't too bad you could shop around to a few paintless dent repair(A.K.A. PDR) guys.  The aluminum of the tank is pretty easy to pull dents out of, and these guys can do some amazing work.  Around here, they can usually be found advertising at car washes and shops that do auto detailing.  A lot of collision shops now have a guy on staff who does that work as well.
I appreciate the info, and am pursuing that avenue.  I agree, it seems like my best bet.

Stunning paintjob on the bike in your avatar!

    

9Back to top Go down   Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Empty Re: Gas tank for 1986 K100RS Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:44 pm

Point-Seven-five

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Thanks!


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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
    

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