1 Rear Muguard Extension Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:36 pm
K-BIKE
Life time member
Hi Folks,
The original K 100 came with a mudguard which stopped short at the area above the clutch actuating mechanism so that a continuous shower of filth and water is directed at the area when we ride in the wet. BMW recognised this in 1994 (it only took ten years), and released an inner mudguard extension which is referred to in the following picture http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/DiagramsMain.aspx?model=K%20100%20RS&prod=071990-011992
Now whilst this part only fits the 4Valve, K1 and K1100 one could make a similar extension from a bit of rubber sheeting say 1/4" or 5 mm thick and bolt it through the rear mudguard at the bottom and that would deflect the crud away from the clutch actuating arm and cable end. Also give the clutch actuating arm and cable pivot a good squirt with aerosol chain lube on a regular basis (when you change the engine oil say) and my bet is there will be no more corroded /stiff clutch actuating arms.
Regards,
K-BIKE
The original K 100 came with a mudguard which stopped short at the area above the clutch actuating mechanism so that a continuous shower of filth and water is directed at the area when we ride in the wet. BMW recognised this in 1994 (it only took ten years), and released an inner mudguard extension which is referred to in the following picture http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/DiagramsMain.aspx?model=K%20100%20RS&prod=071990-011992
Now whilst this part only fits the 4Valve, K1 and K1100 one could make a similar extension from a bit of rubber sheeting say 1/4" or 5 mm thick and bolt it through the rear mudguard at the bottom and that would deflect the crud away from the clutch actuating arm and cable end. Also give the clutch actuating arm and cable pivot a good squirt with aerosol chain lube on a regular basis (when you change the engine oil say) and my bet is there will be no more corroded /stiff clutch actuating arms.
Regards,
K-BIKE
Last edited by K-BIKE on Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:17 am; edited 1 time in total