1 New Bikes Here Fri Apr 18, 2014 2:56 am
Ballsy
active member
Hello again guys,,
So this morning I picked up my newest addition to the shed a 1988 K100RS ,,, rode it home wowwww what a shock, feels so heavy like the steering is heavy at low speed and talk about rev, I kept looking for a 6th gear.
I suppose I,II get used to it , just came as a surprise , I,m thinking the centre of gravity is way higher than the Harley Fatboy I,ve got ,,anyway once I got going it runs really sweet and everything works , now the fun begins , as I,ve never had a BMW before I be asking a lot of questions and asking for a lot of advice.
When I bought this bike it came with a spare bike of the same year and model, apparently it runs and is all there except for the rear master cylinder.
Anyway that wasn't the biggest shock , I was just looking around at the price of the rear shock,,, scary think I,II be looking for someone that reco,s them, ok so a few things I hope you can help me out with .
What engine oil do I run ? semi synthetic or mineral and grade please
The battery is a bit tired still working but not real flash so any pointers on what battery I should buy
What tyres are you guys running as in type and size , the ones on it are legal but wont last forever.
And lastly for now , What is the best oil filter to use and is online the best place to buy,I,m in Perth Australia and apart from the main dealer haven't found anywhere that sells parts at a half reasonable price.
Thanks in advance
Cheers Ballsy
Oh and can someone tell me how to post a pic of the ole gal so maybe someone could point out things I should no.
So this morning I picked up my newest addition to the shed a 1988 K100RS ,,, rode it home wowwww what a shock, feels so heavy like the steering is heavy at low speed and talk about rev, I kept looking for a 6th gear.
I suppose I,II get used to it , just came as a surprise , I,m thinking the centre of gravity is way higher than the Harley Fatboy I,ve got ,,anyway once I got going it runs really sweet and everything works , now the fun begins , as I,ve never had a BMW before I be asking a lot of questions and asking for a lot of advice.
When I bought this bike it came with a spare bike of the same year and model, apparently it runs and is all there except for the rear master cylinder.
Anyway that wasn't the biggest shock , I was just looking around at the price of the rear shock,,, scary think I,II be looking for someone that reco,s them, ok so a few things I hope you can help me out with .
What engine oil do I run ? semi synthetic or mineral and grade please
The battery is a bit tired still working but not real flash so any pointers on what battery I should buy
What tyres are you guys running as in type and size , the ones on it are legal but wont last forever.
And lastly for now , What is the best oil filter to use and is online the best place to buy,I,m in Perth Australia and apart from the main dealer haven't found anywhere that sells parts at a half reasonable price.
Thanks in advance
Cheers Ballsy
Oh and can someone tell me how to post a pic of the ole gal so maybe someone could point out things I should no.