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1Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Just clicked Buy It Now Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:11 pm

xpc316e

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I have rather scarily just clicked 'Buy It Now' on a 1991 K100LT ex-Police bike.  

I am a 56 year old arthritic, overweight, chap who up until this week had not ridden a motorcycle in nearly 15 years.  Even then, it was a Kawasaki ER500 that I hired for a week.  I was very keen on bikes as a young man, buying a new Suzuki GT 750 when I was 18.  I had a gap of a few years and then returned to bikes with a MZ 250 to get to work on.  That was upgraded to a Kawasaki GT 750 when I transferred into the Traffic Patrol section of the Metropolitan Police.

I mostly rode BMW R80RTs in the Force, with some time spent on K75RTs towards the end of my service.  I can remember riding a couple of test bikes we had on approval: one was an early ST1100 Honda, and the other a Harley Davidson Electraglide.  The Pan European was most impressive, but the Harley was awful unless you spent all your time looking at your reflection in shop windows.

I never lost touch with bikes during my gap years.  Every month would see bike magazines eagerly bought and devoured, but I honestly never thought that I would own a bike again.  The itch would not go away though, and demanded to be scratched.  I work for a County Council and they have a motorcycle which is used for enhanced rider training by a close colleague, so I gradually accumulated a helmet and clothing.  This week I got around to borrowing the bike, a Suzuki Bandit GSF 650, and enjoyed it very much.  I wanted to see whether my creaky old joints would manage a bike and was pleasantly surprised that I had no ill effects after a 140 trip.

That ride sealed it for me, but my ideas about a K100RS were dropped after finding that my shoulders did not agree with having to hang on at speed despite the bike's fairing.  So, it had to be a bike with a barn door fairing, and a K100RT certainly fits that bill.  

I found a suitable bike near to me: it is 1991, 63,000 miles, long tax and MOT, Goodridge hoses, new battery, good tyres, and converted to a dual seat.  It has panniers and topbox, so just what I need really.

All I need to do now is arrange for insurance and go and collect it.  What is left of the British summer might prove quite enjoyable!

    

2Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:22 pm

charlie99

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welcome aboard xpc ... enjoy !


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cheezy grin whilst riding, kinda bloke ....oh the joy !!!! ...... ( brick aviator )

'86 K100 RT..#0090401 ..."Gerty" ( Gertrude Von Clickandshift ) --------O%O
'86 k100 rs.. #######..  "Fred " (f(rame) red ) ( Fredrick leichtundschnell ) - -
bits and pieces from many kind friends across the k100 world ...with many thanks ..
1987 k100rs ########   "Red"  - (red sports rs TWB style )
1989 K100rt #009637   "Black Betty"  (naked rt ala Nigel , now sporting an rs main fairing )
    

3Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:29 pm

Two Wheels Better

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Welcome, XPC, you might discover what you say ails you will diminish with miles accumulated. These old bricks have a way of helping us shed our worries and woes. May you enjoy a green and pleasant Summer of motorbiKing.


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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
    

4Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:51 pm

Beemer Wheeler

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Welcome xpc316e !
You can't go wrong with a K.
Joints pain come mostly of lack of movement, it will go away with miles and bumps.
Can you please post the link of the bike offered, so we can see it ?


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1986 K 100 RT "K-T" short for "Katie" 120.000 Km
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1998 BMW 318i Cabrio
2012 Yamaha YFL 381 (Flute)
2005 Yamaha PSR E-203 (Keyboard Synth).
2012 Yamaha 7 HP outboard engine
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5Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Sun Jul 07, 2013 8:19 pm

92KK 84WW Olaf

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Welcome XPC.

You did the right thing...

Enjoy it, get to know the K and it will serve you well.


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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
    

6Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:40 pm

Rick G

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Greetings XPC welcome to the House of K
You can look forward to many years of riding.


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"Man sacrifices his health in order to make money.
Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.
And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived."   Dalai Lama


Bikes 1999 K1100 LT with a Big Block 1200
    

7Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Mon Jul 08, 2013 1:49 am

brickrider

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I completely agree with the sentiments of others who have welcomed you -- riding your new/old bike may have you thinking and feeling much younger. It works for me!
Here's to many happy miles ahead!

    

8Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:07 am

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Welcome to another member from sunny Suffolk. I'm sure you'll enjoy the bike and get all the help and info you could ever need about it from the other members here.


Is that the bike from Huntingdon?


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1984 srx 600
1986 cbr1000f/h
    

9Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:36 am

LWT_Big_Cheese

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Hi X

I did a similar thing. Haven't regretted it - yet!

Only had her a month or so and done a couple of thousand miles so far.

You're only an hour away from me ond on the way to a couple of mates who live in the land of many fingers. Mmmm.....


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10Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:43 am

klompy the grey brick

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Hey mate welcome you are officially the average age of a K100...so you are as young or old as any ...and probably average weight too....so feel right at home...by the way the RS with risers is a good compromise with all our nice weather here...:O)


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"Grace" 1984 K100RS Silver VIN 0019026 Mitt eine Staintune Zorst.
"Olivia" 1997 K1100LT Dark Grey VIN WB1052600W0237453.









Chassis number0019026
Vehicle code0503
SeriesK589
ModelK 100 RS 83 (0502 ( 0503 )
Body typeK 100 RS 83 (0502
Catalog modelECE
Production date1984 / 07
Engine0513)

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11Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:05 am

the.postman

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LWT_Big_Cheese wrote:
mates who live in the land of many fingers. Mmmm.....
Just clicked Buy It Now Roflol11


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1985 K100 RS   104EA49840092        #0081788     SILVERish (Madison) Prod. date 05/12/84
1984 srx 600
1986 cbr1000f/h
    

12Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Mon Jul 08, 2013 1:15 pm

92KK 84WW Olaf

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Land of many fingers? That would be Bournville near Birmingham, home of Cadbury's chocolate fingers!!!


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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
    

13Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:50 pm

xpc316e

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330951512549&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

Above is the link to my new bike. It is indeed the one from Huntingdon.

Thanks to all for the welcome I have received. I figured that I had better get on and do something about riding, otherwise my only option would be a twist 'n' go scooter. One factor in my decision to return to bikes was my advancing years (nice to know that I am average in something - 56 is also the average age of a Radio 4 PM listener apparently): my dear old Dad had to take early retirement at the age of 62 because of Glaucoma, so I did not want to end up like him. He had a working life full of health and vigour, only to have a retirement full of health problems. Tomorrow would have been his 86th birthday, so in many ways it is a case of 'Thanks Dad, for inspiring me to get off my backside and do what I want, before it is too late'.

So, insurance has been arranged, and tomorrow afternoon I get to ride my new machine home. A space has been cleared in the garage, ready for its arrival. I can't wait to get a few spanners on her and carry out some of the little projects that populate this inspirational forum.

    

14Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Suggestions Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:08 pm

ibjman

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Congratulations on joining the association!

Suggestion, ride it several thousand miles if possible before beginning to "fix stuff". You'll get a better assessment of what to start refurbishing and where not to go yet.
A lot of folks seem to start to just start a little "spruce up".......only to end up into a full blown frame off restoration.

Suggestion, try to avoid the temptation to change, alter & improve the factory design. Most performance enhancements (IMO) although perceived to be an improvement, usually create a deficiency some where else.
If it ain't broke, Don't fix it!
Regards, Ibj...

    

15Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:32 pm

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Interesting bike. I sold one exactly the same as that many years ago when I was at RAF Wyton - near Huntingdon! I wonder if it could be the same bike, I would not know now as I used to change my bike at least twice a year and cannot remember registration numbers.
The one that I sold had side panels that were not the correct ones when I fitted the dual seat.

    

16Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:58 pm

colinijohnson

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ibjman wrote:Congratulations on joining the association!

Suggestion, ride it several thousand miles if possible before beginning to "fix stuff". You'll get a better assessment of what to start refurbishing and where not to go yet.
A lot of folks seem to start to just start a little "spruce up".......only to end up into a full blown frame off restoration.

Suggestion, try to avoid the temptation to change, alter & improve the factory design. Most performance enhancements (IMO) although perceived to be an improvement, usually create a deficiency some where else.
If it ain't broke, Don't fix it!
Regards, Ibj...

Upgrade the front springs and get a ram rear shock. Best improvements ever- unless you have a preference for a worn bouncy ride!!

    

17Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Mon Jul 08, 2013 4:20 pm

LWT_Big_Cheese

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Looks nice.


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'92 K100LT

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May contain nuts
    

18Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Mon Jul 08, 2013 4:35 pm

Beemer Wheeler

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A beauty, only missing the siren and blue flashing lights Wink


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1986 K 100 RT "K-T" short for "Katie" 120.000 Km
   Just clicked Buy It Now 2cr0y2r  Just clicked Buy It Now 116p8ic
1998 BMW 318i Cabrio
2012 Yamaha YFL 381 (Flute)
2005 Yamaha PSR E-203 (Keyboard Synth).
2012 Yamaha 7 HP outboard engine
"Beemer Wheeler" Certified Brick Aviator since July 2013
Ham radio call sign HA5AH
http://h2fuel.mobi
    

19Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Arthritis and K bikes. Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:13 pm

tio Jaimito

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Welcome. you made a wise decision. To do justice to to your new ride you need to make lifestyle changes. It is not too late. I am also arthritic 56 year old.
Here are some unsolicited tips. Cut back on red meat consumption. take Glucosamine. switch single malt for red wine. Eat more green and orange vegetables. Chew each bite 28 times and never eat more than two fist quantity of food. Follow a gout diet. Go swimming three times a week for 45 minutes each time. Wear appropriate safety gear, Drive for everyone elses lack of defensive and safe driving, ..... Ride the HELL out of your K. Too many overaged, arthritic, overfed, over served Harley drivers and not enough intelligent K riders. B the K.

UJ (sorry haven't been online much OUT Riding)


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Peggy's 1987 K75s Columbia Grey 9500miles 6 valve.

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20Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:57 pm

AJ.Valente

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Great post. Ya, I rode an "S" for a number of years and do miss the stance when going into curves, etc. But, there are certain advantages to sitting upright, namely you don't get tired. How many times now in the past year have I been out touring and find other riders along the side of the road taking a break (and not smoking a cigarette either). Yes, those are the sports bikes, fun for about 20-30 minutes--then it becomes work.

    

21Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:59 pm

Alheng

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Looks a great bike, get out and enjoy the weather, looks like its going to be hot over there for a while.

    

22Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:11 pm

xpc316e

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Well, I have just ridden her home and what a delight she is. The seller had described her very honestly and had done a couple of important jobs like headset bearings greased and splines lubed. The bike is really sweet and changes gear very smoothly indeed.

It was so comfortable to sit behind that big barn door of an RT fairing. The ergonomics of the bike seem to be tailor made for me, with plenty of room. I am genuinely surprised at the good low-speed balance; she is actually easier to ride slowly than the Suzuki Bandit 650 I borrowed last week.

There does not seem to be much that needs doing as the former owner had fitted a new battery and fork gaiters. The only niggle is a non-functioning neutral light, but I can live with that as the gear indicator works. The front brake discs are very slightly warped (advisory on last MOT), but that is an easy fix.

I can't wait to take her out for a decent ride - I am going to Lincolnshire at the end of the month to have a curry with some old colleagues, and the car will not get a look-in.

    

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Beemer Wheeler

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I think the the K is happy she found you too.
Glad it's a great match.
Good for Ya !


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1986 K 100 RT "K-T" short for "Katie" 120.000 Km
   Just clicked Buy It Now 2cr0y2r  Just clicked Buy It Now 116p8ic
1998 BMW 318i Cabrio
2012 Yamaha YFL 381 (Flute)
2005 Yamaha PSR E-203 (Keyboard Synth).
2012 Yamaha 7 HP outboard engine
"Beemer Wheeler" Certified Brick Aviator since July 2013
Ham radio call sign HA5AH
http://h2fuel.mobi
    

24Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:06 pm

Rick G

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I think you have found a keeper there. I also reckon that when most of the people say it just fits me well the ergonomics are great and they can be from 5'3" to 6'4' then there is a lot going for it.
As for the neutral light if the gear indicator is working the bulb behind the green light is the place to start looking and when you are doing that change all the bulbs as when one fails the others usually not far behind.
good riding and keep the shiny side up.


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"Man sacrifices his health in order to make money.
Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.
And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived."   Dalai Lama


Bikes 1999 K1100 LT with a Big Block 1200
    

25Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:17 pm

xpc316e

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Thanks for your good wishes and advice.

    

26Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:46 pm

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Welcome aboard matey Wink


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27Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Thu Jul 11, 2013 3:09 am

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We better watch out now, the "Old Bill" is watching.

Welcome to the Knuthouse.


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88 BMW K100RS

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28Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Fri Jul 12, 2013 5:10 am

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Hi XPC, great fantastic bikes. good for biggies, me being your age and 130kg and the missis 100kg, we are like 3 up plus luggage, Azure, thats our name for the RT, still pulls hard to 200kmh, as long as all the ducks line up. Anyways shes a good model, safe riding and fun, love to hook up and tour UK Eu sometime.


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29Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Fri Jul 19, 2013 5:51 pm

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Hi xpc great to have you with us take a look at the Portal and "So you just bought a used BMW K-Series Motorcycle..." some great info there,
Regards,
K-BIKE

    

30Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty i was looking at thet too on ebay Sat Sep 07, 2013 4:00 pm

aeronut7

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the only reason I didn't go for that one was there was one in Milton Keynes where I live.
the moment I saw it I bought it.....
fantastic bike....mines got 74000 on the clock and is almost mint...
great bike...

    

31Back to top Go down   Just clicked Buy It Now Empty Re: Just clicked Buy It Now Thu Oct 10, 2013 10:47 pm

mawhera

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welcome xpc, a gap help you remember / forget the pleasures of riding. Awesome bike the K100
loveem
Rick


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