Hi
Just got the K100, 1986 from the USA.
Was a bit worse looking that I had hoped. Has plainly been down a number of times so the faring and engine guards are broken.
But here is a list of my first observations and questions:
1.The key is missing
Q. can a key be made by vin number?
2. The faring is broken in a few places.
Q. Is it easy to convert a faring bike to a naked one, what parts have to be swaped?
3. The clutch is stuck, the level can not be moved.
Q: Can this be anything else that the cable?
Other observations:
The battery is missing
The front forks are leaking
The rear light is broken along with one front turning signal light.
Both front and rear tires are shot (this I knew)
Both engine guards are broken from the engine
One leg of the center stand is broken off
Guess this in enough for now.
I will be traveling to LA CA later this month, any pointers on where to get good used BMW parts there
Regards Ragnar

Sounds like the previous owner was not exactly truthful about it's condition.

For parts try Kbike parts he is in Seatle and another I deal with in US is Pinwall in Ohio both are reasonably priced and honest about condition.

Motobins in UK for new BMW gear and some second hand parts.

The clutch problem could be one of a number of things. cable first also the actuating lever at the rear of the gearbox or the clutch itself.

You can buy the key blanks from motobins and often Ebay and any good locksmith can cut a key to match or put new tumblers in the lock.

Great to see another resto posting going up! Post a pic if you get a chance Ragnar?

OG

raggun wrote:1.The key is missing
Q. can a key be made by vin number?

Can be done...must be ordered from Germany, prepare for a lot of paper work.

Another source for used (and new) parts is Motorworks.

Inge K.

hi (ragnor) oops raggun...the clutch not mooving ......could it be that you tried it when the side stand was down?

some models have a link from the clutch to the sidestand

hi Charlie99 you were quit right.
Took the bike of the side stand and the clutch works as a dream.
Thanks Ragnar

hi
Stripped the faring off today, also the ignition panel.
Task for tomorrow:
Have a locksmith make a key.
Buy a battery.
Will be trying to start it for the first time tomorrow.
any special things to look out for before first start?

yes ,,,,clean out the tank ...an inspection is requred ...take the fuel filler off ...4 screws and make sure there is no residue or gunk in the tank then flush with fresh fuel

Well first step completed.
Connected the new battery, checked the fuel filter and fresh gas in the tank and she fired right up.
one question, there is a kind o whining noise when she is running, anybody know what that is.
Step two will be changing oil and oil filter, air filter and spark plugs.
Step three will be getting the original part needed, such as fork seals, rear master cylinder, tires, break light, battery holder and conversion bits.

whine ?....... a "k " bike whines ?

some sort of high pitch sound......

Thats a K bike.

It is caused mainly because the gears are straight cut except for 5th which is helical cut.

for a gearbox that was made and designed by Getrag they sure are noisy. Clunk grind whine groan but they keep going.

sorry raggun ...i was being silly ..

yes they do ....from the cam chain area ...verry distinctive .....come to think of it many of the early 4 pot 900 + kawasakies had a verry similar whistle and wine about them also ....but as k freak said above...the gearbox and drive chain also is a little "whiney" beleive me its all normal and you get used to it real quick .....a verry distinctive give away to that bike you can hear comming or going ....

for the moment ...just put thos earplugs in and ride when you can ....giggles

Could be the fuel pump, worse when very low on fuel.



Mike

there is rattle from the tank area also .....on some models .....its the return valve (fuel lines )

just a heads up