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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => Project Classic Motobricks => Topic started by: VonGoebbels on December 29, 2017, 09:18:26 PM
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Hi ya´ll... Just wanted to introduce myself, and what i´m trying to do
I have a K1100rs -93 80 000km on the clock, and to think of it, theres not a single problem with it... Just a few cases of neglect, ex. the extra buttons for ABS-off and The hazards have seized.. But i dont really care about those. previous owner had emptied the exhaust, so it sounds a little better... I dont really feel any difference in power because of that. Thats about everything i can think of
What i have in mind is a full check on the vitals, electrics, seals, valve clearances, and a full service. But my final goal is to make this brick a "tribute" to a 3.0 CLS IMSA race car from yester year.
and btw... I need a new black windscreen with the brackets intack, and new front indicator covers (Not a shock the latter one to any K owner... )
I will try to post my slow progress once in a while... And if you have any tips for me, just post them here or just DM me anyday
Cheers from finland
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Beautiful bike, thanks for keeping it whole. Look forward to watching your progress.
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My current situation right now, is that the bike is in pieces. All fairings removed, and waiting for the painter to have time to work on it. And i cracked the windscreen mounts... All of them... For f*ck sakes. Gonna have to buy a new screen :dunno2:
Before springtime and mounting the fairings back on, i'm gonna do a full service on it (excluding splinelube), and i plan on getting the injectors cleaned and serviced also
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Before springtime and mounting the fairings back on, i'm gonna do a full service on it (excluding splinelube)
Why not? Seems like the perfect time to get that taken care of.
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Why not? Seems like the perfect time to get that taken care of.
K1100rs has better, deeper and strenghtened splines. Finnish bmw guru explained to me, that when he dismanteled many finnish ex police bikes, NONE of them had any excess wear in them even though there were over 100 000km on the clock... So he told me just to do it when i need my clutchplate replaced
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K1100rs has better, deeper and strenghtened splines. Finnish bmw guru explained to me, that when he dismanteled many finnish ex police bikes, NONE of them had any excess wear in them even though there were over 100 000km on the clock... So he told me just to do it when i need my clutchplate replaced
It doesn't matter what they are made out of, if they haven't been maintained properly. Just my opinion. But dig around Motobrick long enough and you'll find some colorful stories about K1100 splines failing at inconvenient times and places.
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Welcome to the asylum from the land of OZ.
Regards Martin.
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The fabled founder of Motobrick.com has had his share of K100RS drive shaft problems including spline and U-joint failure. Best to keep a close eye on that drive shaft. It's a pain in the ass on Paralever, but failure can be prevented with maintenance program similar to the earlier Monolevers.
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Yeah i know... But the K100 and K1100 dont have the same shaft... The grooves are deeper and sturdyer in the newer model.
I havent witnessed this with my own eyes, but i believe the guru who has done these hundreds of times, and is the finnish go-to guy when talking about old R and K bikes
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And yes, you guys are not wrong also... Better to be safe than sorry. But because of my tight budget, i'm going to put my trust on those splines until my clutch gives up...
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But because of my tight budget ...
Grease is cheap. Labour, or time, is what it's worth to you.
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+1 Grease is cheap you don't want to Finnish up on the side off the road with stripped splines.
Regards Martin.
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Not really a problem... I'm truck driver by profession, and i have friends almost everywhere in finland, so i dont worry about breaking those. The labour is one thing... I have a place where to do it, but it's not even close to where i live, and if a want a pro to do it, it's around 600e here or more.
And if a guru says dont do it separately, i wont... And those police bikes have been through hell, believe me
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And i'm doing the clutch anyway after 2018 season. When my budget hopefully is much better
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Welcome :bmwsmile , Nice bike, good luck with the project.
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The fabled founder of Motobrick.com has had his share of K100RS drive shaft problems including spline and U-joint failure.
I thought Johnny had K1100RS's?
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Typo...K1100RS is the correct answer.
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Hey guys... One question. What i absolutely have to check and/or fix while i stripped the fairings... Any particular problem spots?
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One problem i do have, is a heavy throttle... Next thing i was planning on doing was to strip the grips and clean underneath. I used to have a "Cruise control", but found out that the Handlebar weight was too tight, and affected the throttle grip so it would stick. And there must be alot of gunk underneath the throttle
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Ideas? Colors are off, i know... Do you like it? My own opinion is that i kinda like it, but those horizontal lines crossing the vent are too thick. Tank and rear fairing will get those M-lines also on top of them... Other idea i have instead of those lines, is a K1100RS custom sticker with an M-Sport coloured underlining
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There they went... My collegue who owns Karhuline Truck customs in finland, and is a fellow trucker 2, took my fairings and tank to his good care... Well see what he comes up with. I have a sort of clearish plan in my head for what i want considering paintwork.
Next things on my list... Oils, filters, front fork seals etc... I´m extremely low on cash right now, so i´ll have to wait for next month to do those... And i have to order that new windscreen... Goddamit!!!!
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Update:
Primer is on, waiting for final paint and details <3 Love it already :clap:
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Getting the details on 😎 Dont wanna spoil too much before spring time 😋
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Okay... Can´t help myself... One more pic :eek:
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I like the new paint job, how has the bike been working? Any more recent photos you can share?
I saw your bike on YouTube, yes?
Cheers!
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i´m sorry i haven't posted anything in a long time, but i dont have a computer, so i really have a "Hard time" using this old school forum platform on mobile. So i've been only using social media..
Anycase... Me and the K have departed ways... I made a mistake and had a fewer for something new to build, so i traded it to a 2005 Honda VTR that was over a double in value of my original investment in the K, and didn't spend a dime more getting that trade... One and a half week later i got my driving license provoked for some time for a simple overtake on a quiet road... That Honda was quick... So damn quick! And almost 80kg lighter than the K... So it kinda suprised me. And eventually i sold that too
Anycase... Wiser from my mistake, i'm en route back to K-bikes, although it might take awhile, but... Once you go K ;) I´m a "builder" none the less, sooooo... the "m-sport" is not going to be my last... At the moment my budget is terrible, but 2020 i´m out of debt and with new eyes. No matter what bike i have this year or the next, i´m still active in the finnish BMW motorcycle club.
Here's the photos you asked for the end result.... And yes. If you search on Youtube K1100RS M-Sport, those two videos are mine
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Thank you for the pics! The new colors are very sporty and attractive. It is cool you are still involved in the BMW club, and I wish you well in your accomplishments to come!
Cheers!
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Nice job on that bike. The M-Sport paint job looks really good. Good luck in your future endeavors, and hope we see you back here again.