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1Back to top Go down   K100RS inbound from Northampton UK Empty K100RS inbound from Northampton UK Mon Feb 16, 2015 11:15 am

Nigel T

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Hi, I have recently bought a 1989 K100RS SE, which I am getting ready to do some business miles getting around the country for my work rather than using the car and spending a lot of time sitting in motorway queues!

I first owned a BMW R100S way back in the 80's but that went to make way for children and mortgage repayments.  More recently I have enjoyed getting back into motorcycling with a pair of Honda CX500, which I still have and have no intention of selling if I can help it.  The Brick has come on board as I have always liked them and want something a bit more powerful for the longer runs. 

The Brick is currently sitting on wooden supports ready for a full spline lube.  I will be posting in the Tech section shortly, because with all the Mark 1 ABS fixtures I want to know if I can unbolt the gearbox and slide back the complete transmission unit on the BMW slider pins just enough to do the clutch splines but without having to remove the swing arm, exhaust and footrest hangers. Let me know if you can offer any advice.

Best  regards
Nigel

    

sidecar paul

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Hi Nigel,
Good to have met you at the beginning of the month and glad that you've joined us.  roundel

Those SE versions really were the prettiest incarnation of the K, IMHO, and I'm sure we're all looking forward to some pictures.

Cheers,
Paul.


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'51 Vincent (since '67),'72 Montesa Cota (from new), '87 Honda RS125R NF4 (bought 2015) 
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Hi Nigel and welcome too....

Some lovely roads around Northampton for sure. And I don't mean the A43 either. I suppose it must be from having Weetabix the Builder there.

Kind of think with the urban traffic there you are after making a very wise move.


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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
    

Nigel T

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Thanks for your replies!  Here is a pic of the Brick shortly after it arrived.


K100RS inbound from Northampton UK SAM_6274


It is currently sitting forlornly without a back end awaiting a spline lube and some new Michelins!


Regards
Nigel


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Snod Blatter

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Welcome from Leicester, wish my SE still looked like that!


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Hi Nigel,

Good to see your posting, I'm sure you will get an answer.

See you tomorrow evening!

Mike

    

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td5

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HI Nigel,
Welcome to the tribe.
There are some good youtube videos from Chris Harris regarding doing a spline lube etc.
Cheers
Mike

    

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Point-Seven-five

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Welcome!  She is truly a sweet looking brick!

About the spline lube.  There is no way you are going to get to the clutch splines without removing all that hamper behind the transmission.  That includes swingarm, footpeg plates, shock, Pannier mounts, fender, battery, and yes, the ABS motors.  There's probably more, but it's late and my memory isn't that good.


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Present: 1991 K100RS "Moby Brick Too"
 
Past:
1994 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
1988 K100RS SE "Special Ed"
1994 K75S "Cheetos"
1992 K100RS "Moby Brick" R.I.P.
1982 Honda FT500
1979 Honda XR185
1977 Honda XL125
1974 Honda XL125
1972 OSSA Pioneer 250
1968 Kawasaki 175
    

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Rick G

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I always take the attitude that if the gearbox splines need doing then so do all the other parts will also need cleaning and new grease. Be  careful removing the left swingarm pivot bolt, you need to clean the threaded part that protrudes through to the inside so I clean that bit with an old tooth to prevent dirt being dragged back into the thread.


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10Back to top Go down   K100RS inbound from Northampton UK Empty new SE rider Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:28 am

nvboy

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sidecar paul wrote:
Those SE versions really were the prettiest incarnation of the K, IMHO, and I'm sure we're all looking forward to some pictures.

Cheers,
Paul.
K100RS inbound from Northampton UK 20140910

You're making my SE blush.....

Welcome Nigel.

Darrin


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Nigel T

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A bit of dim lighting and soft focus and this old SE does look mint!

A couple of weeks ago at a BMW Club meet there was a comment "look at that patina". Nice word 'patina' or the little wrinkles, lines and scars that carry the story of the bike's life.

Regards!
Nigel


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1989 BMW K100 RS SE
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GTJos

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Hi Nigel Very Happy and: welcome aboard !
Nice to read that you land in a warm nest; I'm sure some of the guys over there can sort your spline-lube trouble !
Have fun. The bike is more than capable to give that to you !

cheers Jos


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K100RS inbound from Northampton UK Deutch10Ich bin enge Kirchröatsjer jong; adieë wa ?! K100RS inbound from Northampton UK Deutch10
                                1992  K1100LT 6458188
                                1987 K100LT (RS-fairing) 0170844 + sidecar EML GT2001
                                1986 K100RS 0085647 + sidecar Velorex 562
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13Back to top Go down   K100RS inbound from Northampton UK Empty Re: K100RS inbound from Northampton UK Thu Feb 19, 2015 7:10 pm

Crazy Frog

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RicK G wrote:I always take the attitude that if the gearbox splines need doing then so do all the other parts will also need cleaning and new grease. Be  careful removing the left swingarm pivot bolt, you need to clean the threaded part that protrudes through to the inside so I clean that bit with an old tooth to prevent dirt being dragged back into the thread.
+1

If you go to the trouble of pulling the gear box, you may want to do all the maintenance associated with this area of the bike.
The "big" splines have to be greased to and this involve removing the swing arm.
If your gear box indicator is working well, it would be a good time to clean the TGPI switch on the gear box and coat it with silicone.
When the bike is on blocks, clean the bearings for the side stand and the one on the clutch lever.

Why not doing a proper maintenance? It doesn't cost any money and can avoid further problems.

Welcome to the forum.

Bert


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