As I have a pretty crap memory, this is a reminder to myself what I have done to this bike.
Do not come here thinking that this is going to be a full-blown reconstruction of a K100RT. It isn't.
Be prepared to be bored out of your brain.

If you have read this far, you have no life and are prepared to read anything to do with K's.
You have been warned.

OK, bought it home and changed the engine oil, oil filter, gearbox oil and final drive oil.
The engine oil was b-l-a-c-k. If there was a colour called dark black, it would describe the colour of this oil.

This will give you an idea of when the engine oil was last changed...

The printing on the genuine BMW filter can be wiped off with your finger!

Gave it a wash and made a list of what needs done/purchased/repaired.


More to follow. If you are yawning by now, don't blame me.

Well when was the oil last changed the date on the filter has rubbed off

blakey wrote:
If you have read this far, you have no life and are prepared to read anything to do with K's.

- too true mate. Tell us more. Maybe checking the tyre pressures or even just random photos of any part of the bike - I need a fix, I need to feed the 'K' demon!

Nice bike - good colour, looks pretty smart.

Cheers
Dave

Thank Dave, you sad, sad man!

All the big bits are there but the little stuff is missing...covers, bolts, clips, screws...the bloody side stand!

blakey wrote:Thank Dave, you sad, sad man!

All the big bits are there but the little stuff is missing...covers, bolts, clips, screws...the bloody side stand!

Yep, 9 out of 10 on the Sadometer I reckon! So just the cumulatively expensive, sometimes difficult to find PITA bits to make her complete - sounds my sort of resto to be honest; rather that than rebuilding the basic mechanical gubbins.

Keep the photos coming!
Cheers
Dave

just what blakey needs... something to tickle his fancy !!!!

giggle

im proud of you blakey, lets see this old bird come back to life ...your way ...ill be watching !

cheers from down here ol mate ...

Good job Blakey.

Here is my advice.

Put something under the bike to hide the oil stain on the pebblecrete.

Or blame the cat. Damn kitten tears stain everything.

Blakey, it has scrubbed up well so far. OK, remember do not ever put any of your spare parts in a "safe place"....you will never find them. I saw a complete side/centre stand on ebay a few days ago, if that is any help to you.
More photos please.

rossco wrote:
Put something under the bike......

Or blame the cat. Damn kitten tears stain everything.

No Blakey, put something under the cat to catch the tears.........then you'd soon have a conkers bike.

Wow Blakey great buy its got all he trick stuff I love the top pannierwant one really bad for my 86RS the rjays one just doesn't look the part one mine

"Well the more you try to shave the cat
The more the thing will bite and scratch
It's best I think to leave its fur
And to listen to its silky purr
Some people like to make life a little tougher than it is..."
-Cake

Nice, phat seat you got there, Blakey.

Replaced the oil sight glass. Ooooh, look, oil! Trust me, it's there...somewhere.


Replaced the ignition switch ring thingo...

The resale has gone up $200 right there!

Refer post number 7...
Note to self: when using a cut-up milk container as a oil pan, make sure the cap is on...

...if not, people will see you for the dummy that you are!

Fork oil...again dark black colour...

Piece of cake. The forks now go "boing, boing".

Bought this at Bunnings ("big box" hardware store chain here in Oz). Use it to change the oil in your four stroke mower. Creates a vacuum and the oil goes into the bottle. Should work for brake fluid!


Here it is hooked up...

Undo the nipple (snort, giggle), lift the plunger a few times to create the vacuum and watch the old fluid come out. Keep the reservoir topped-up. Simple, clean and fuss free.

what an excellent bleeder....cost much?

I love Bunnings....it cost bugger all and works great!!!

I have been looking for those, saw one on fleabay US but they wouldn't post here. I was wanting it for bleeding brakes.

30 dollars or thereabouts. Super quick setup and a snap to use.

Fuel cap...
Please read the text. The steel and rubber/plastic "gaskets" are replaceable. You just need to get that dome shaped plastic bit off.
Suggestions please.


That roudel should not be there, should it? I mean, it was added later by a PO.
152]

Thanks all.

AFAIK the only roundel on the fairing is above the headlight for that model.
I just bought some 65mm roundels from a guy in HK if you want to wait and see what they are like $1.50 each and looked OK but we shall see.

Here's my thread on tank lock repair Blakey. It should give you a good idea of what to expect inside. PM me if you've any questions.

Great progress on the new motor, all I seem to be able to manage these days is to mutter in the general direction of the bike while passing with tools for the ever growing "Honey Do" list.

88

blakey wrote: The steel and rubber/plastic "gaskets" are replaceable. You just need to get that dome shaped plastic bit off.

The dome shaped part is snap fitted from the bottom of the cap.
If I remember correctly .....remove the rubber gasket first and twist the domed shaped part ~45^o, makes it easier to remove.

The "steel gasket" is a spring washer which keeps the rubber gasket tight against the opposite seat.
If you don't need to change this, it also isn't neceserry to take the domed part of.
It's only neceserry to change it if you feel that the spring washer have become weak (you feel that when you give the fuel cap the last push to close it).

Underneath the spring washer it's a o-ring, could be a idea to check that one also.....

Rick G wrote:AFAIK the only roundel on the fairing is above the headlight for that model.

Sorry, Rick....don't agree on this one. If it's a roundel mounted above the headlight, it's also fitted by a PO.

88KE wrote:.... all I seem to be able to manage these days is to mutter in the general direction of the bike while passing with tools for the ever growing "Honey Do" list.

88

I feel your pain 88! Sometimes I get up extra early to spend time in the garage or go for a quick blast before the clan emerge but most often the bike gets squeezed to a greater or lesser degree and I get grumpy!

Cheers
Dave

Inge K. wrote:

Rick G wrote:AFAIK the only roundel on the fairing is above the headlight for that model.

Sorry, Rick....don't agree on this one. If it's a roundel mounted above the headlight, it's also fitted by a PO.

I stand corrected Inge. I thought that they had that but looking through all my pictures of Ks the only one I can find like that is a K75 RT and I could not be real sure it is correct.

88KE wrote:... all I seem to be able to manage these days is to mutter in the general direction of the bike while passing with tools for the ever growing "Honey Do" list.

88

Bloody H**l, that's my fate too! I've a bike in pieces in the garage and the basement, wanting to be worked upon and all I can find the time to do is house renovations and work. Absolutely no time available to devote to the reconstruction. I guess it will be the end of the 2013 riding season before I get a chance, given the length of my Honey Do list.

Thanks guys...I have seen a few RT's with the added roundel so that's why I asked. It's coming off.

Inge, yes it does rotate a bit and I was afraid to ask about removing the dome bit on the fuel cap; I'll have a go at removing it without breaking something! I did get an o ring in the fuel cap "rebuild" kit, so now I know what that's for.

Next items to attack: handlebar switches, clutch arm/boot and rear brake cylinder.

Looks good blakey, I have a badge above my front light it is indeed an added item and those brake bleeders are great I have a similer item and it works a treat, great work mate keep it going.



BIG D

blakey wrote:

That roudel should not be there, should it? I mean, it was added later by a PO.
152]

Thanks all.

Usually added to cover up the hole where the engine protection bars mount.

blakey wrote:
Next items to attack: handlebar switches, clutch arm/boot and rear brake cylinder.

Gee wiz. You sure are getting stuck in to it.

At least you have a spare rear brake cylinder to practice on. Good luck with it. Keep us informed.

Spline lube...


before and...


after!

Good job eh!

The hole in the FD breather should point to the rear...........beside that, your spline lube looks excellent.

Fair dinkum...you guys do not miss a trick!

I'll fix it now.

Tough audience out there!

Fixed. Thanks Inge.

Blakey, it must have taken hours to get the "after" pic to match.

On the rear brake hose is a little white plastic ring. Mine has the same. What is it for?

Good job on splines Blakey.

rossco wrote:On the rear brake hose is a little white plastic ring. Mine has the same. What is it for?

Good job on splines Blakey.

DOT tag to say it complies with the regs

...and correct me if I'm wrong, if the ring is there it means it's the original hose from the factory?

Yes Paul, it took me dozens of photos to get it matched-up with the first shot. Thank goodness for digital cameras!

What I should have done is just use the same photo.

Halo, I mean Blakey, your eye for detail is unsurpassed. If I did not know better I would have sworn it was the same photo. Luckily I am one of the few who can spot the subtle differences between the two.
The light between the spokes.
The shorter grass where the spawn have mown.
The bull sh1t where the man cow has been.

Now rossco, I'll say this once and once only...do NOT use Halo's name and mine in the same sentence when it's about restoration of a K bike.

Halo is up here... :king:






I am down here.

blakey wrote:...and correct me if I'm wrong, if the ring is there it means it's the original hose from the factory?

Most probably your brake hoses is as old as the bike.

The manufacturing month & year is printed on the hose, you just need to clean it a bit....like Caferacer62 have done.

Going back in your post, Blakey, I've just replaced the ignition ring thingy and also, after all these years, I've just found out that the switch labels are removable and still available. (Motorworks)



Only preparing for the day when I can't remember where everything is.

Paul.

Cheap-arse switch rehabilitation.

Pulled the handlebar switches apart a little bit, squirted in Lanotec and viola! Switches now switch. Use Lanotec and you'll never touch RP7 or WD40 again. Bloody brilliant!
right...


...and left...


New bungs for the sidecover holder, installed using silicone lubricant (snort, giggle), new fuses and De-oxITed everything in sight!


New footpeg rubbers:


Couldn't get that damned "cap" off! So I just replaced the flat rubber seal thingo. I could get it off if I wanted, but it wouldn't be pretty.


I'll need a new breather tube thingo:


Want a cheap funnel? Just hack the top from a soft drink bottle. Use it once or clean it and re-use it!





Then came the worst news of all.
This almost made me cry. I couldn't believe my eyes...

Can you see them?
WHITE ZIP TIES! Oh the humility!

Stay tuned for more action!
Same bat time. Same bat channel.

wowa blakey ...your having way too much fun there ol mate ...giggles

good onya !

blakey wrote:
Then came the worst news of all.
This almost made me cry. I couldn't believe my eyes...

Can you see them?
WHITE ZIP TIES! Oh the humility!

Disgusting..awful...bloody germans .

Zhe germans didn't produce any black zip ties in that small size in -86.......
similar on my one.

blakey wrote:



Then came the worst news of all........
Can you see them?
WHITE ZIP TIES! Oh the humility!

Stay tuned for more action!
Same bat time. Same bat channel.

Holy Humble Pie Batman! That's an upgrade you can't avoid.

Nice to see you have the red nail polish out along with the lube (snigger!)

88

Blakey, if you see any more of those white zip ties, just put your sunnies on...won't look that bad.
Looking good.......the bike will be a pearler.

Well, went to replace the rear brake reservoir today...and then I spotted this, that and a few more things. I hate that.

I went through four bits of timber trying to bash the living crap remove the alternator, when it dawned on me that I may do a bit more investigating. Thinking really slows you down, doesn't it!


I'm joking about the wood...

Anyhoo...
so I removed the starter to give it a clean and check the length of the brushes...all good. New seals. Refitted it. Happy happy joy joy. But...

...two bolts and the alternator will be free for a clean. Two bolts and the alternator will be free for a clean.
Bash, thump, bash thump. BASH, WHAT THE HELL, THUMP. You damned stupid alternator!
YOU WILL NOT DEFEAT ME!

I HAVE TIMBER.

I HAVE MALLET!

Oh...there it is.

Free for a clean. Brushes are fine. Refit and all is well with the world.

Fresh nuts! Get yer fresh nuts here!


An aerial shot...


Second aerial shot...


So, in all a good day. The girls learnt a few new words...the neighbour suddenly returned the drill he's had for the last month and I'm sure that was a Police helicopter flying overhead...

I wonder whether you are a man of strong religious convictions. I know of someone who says God's name everytime something doesn't fit......not bad if it on a Sunday.

My usual is FOR F&*%S SAKE!

A mate at work said that he use to say it a lot at his place...until he took his son to Kindergarten one day and heard his son say it when the tower of blocks fell over!

blakey , in all that confusion ,I certainly hope you didn't get any parts mixed up , Mr Victa may start monopolising the german market.
job well done.
reminds me , my brushes are feeling a bit weary too.