92KK 84WW Olaf
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I have to use the 'choke' when cold and in winter. If I don't starting is not good, but when I use it I can get
a nice steady tickover. Once warmed a little all is well.
Plugs are NGK D8EA and always come out the right colour. Lots of debate about using NGK 7DEA but my buddy who is ex BMW always goes for no 8 and he knows the Ks well. [To quote: 'The only time I ever had to work inside a K engine was to repair crash damage, never had a failed engine']. He regarded use of the 'choke' as normal.
I haven't noticed a problem with pick up and after about a mile I can back off the 'choke'.
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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