Hello.  New member of the forum from Virginia, USA checking in to say ‘hello.’   I have a 1985 K100RS with very low miles.  The low miles are perhaps a good thing but also can be a bad thing.   I say that as the bike is in very nice/pristine cosmetic condition, consistent with the low miles, but I have worked on a few issues that I attribute to the lack of use/aging of parts. For example, I had to find a used fuel sending unit/petrol gauge (old style unit for the old tank) after I noticed a fuel leak through the wires (gasket was fine, wires were leaking fuel).  Finding that old sending unit was like finding a unicorn but I got lucky and have the replacement part installed and it's working fine now.  I repaired the old one with Permatex to keep as an emergency spare. Now I have a bit of a surge at lower RPMs that I’m trying to resolve which brought me to this forum and its archives.   

I look forward to reading past discussions and starting a few new ones.  Been riding airhead BMWs since 1991 but I am far from an expert at anything on the K bikes.  My other bikes are carbed and stone simple by comparison.  I must say, I do love the lines on this bike.  From my perspective, it is a timeless beauty that I hope to have for many years!  Cheers!
    
1985 BMW K100RS; 1981 BMW R100RT; and 2002 Harley Davidson Wide Glide

Welcome!  Yes, the RS is a pretty good looking bike even after 40 years.

hi Westfargo
 

a 1985 K still looks great today, with a low mileage even more so. congrats!

be aware of the fact that it's already been 38 years since it's been built.
not all our bikes' components last forever i.e. all the intake rubber stuff
and finding certain spare parts can be a real challenge sometimes

Hello from Annapolis Md. Welcome! I have an 85rs also. I love mine. It is the smoothest riding bike I have ever had. Handles very well also.

Bill

Hi from the Finger Lakes in New York!

Hi,

to this forum!


Bernie