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MOTOBRICK.COM => Welcome To Motobrick.Com => Topic started by: BackOnA_Brick on May 14, 2018, 09:40:55 AM
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G'day from Australia,
i have just purchased a blue 09/1993 K1100LT
(according to the vin check) but compliance plated '94 with 97,000 kms on the clock.
I have just stepped off an 05 Honda ST1300 after 5 years and 120,000 kilometers.
Prior to the STeed i was on an ex police K1100 for about 6 months but was lured to the Honda's sleek lines :dunno .
I will add some pics next week as it's in transit from the other end of the country.
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Welcome from the other side of OZ
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Welcome from the other side of OZ
Thanks Gaz, where in W.A are you ?
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Welcome to the asylum from the northern realms.
Regards Martin.
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The old K from 2012 ...
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Looking good, where in the promised land are you situated.
Regards Martin.
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Hi Martin, i'm out in the Redlands.
I purchased it from Melbourne with no Rego/roady, owned by a old boy that had a stroke and it should be delivered next monday.
Here's a few shots from the ad :
(https://image.ibb.co/nB04Ad/s_l1600_2.jpg)
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Looks in good nick, but if it's been left sitting for a while check and change fluids. Rubber parts can deteriorate and need to be checked. Take a good look inside the fuel tank as the pump mounting damper can turn into Vegemite. The hose inside the tank needs to be rated as EFI submersible. Bricks seem to be getting a bit thin on the ground, locally I know of six not going and one possibly two going. Although I did spot a mid blue RT locally in Lawnton yesterday that I have not previously seen.
Regards Martin.
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What range can i expect out of the 22 litre tank ?
I used to get around 550 k's out of the 29 litres on the Honda in ideal conditions.I'm heading off to my ST club National Rally at Mackay in August so she'll get a good going over prior to departure. The bloke i use down at Capalaba for the roady is extremely knowledgeable and fairly priced. The one thing i will miss is the MC cruise control.
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Can't help with the 1100 mileage, but driving like a LOL I managed to get 400 K's out of a 21 litre tank on my 75. Cruise control can be had either mechanical or electronic . I did look at it but was a bit pricey, I manage pretty well with a homemade throttle lock.
Regards Martin.
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The 1st 1300 i had i used a screw in type bar end throttle lock :
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The 2nd 1300 had the full electronic MC cruise set up :
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I have an old slip on plastic cramp buster i will use for the time being.
Fuel won't be an issue heading up the slab to Mackay obviously but it will be interesting to see how much i can squeeze out of her.
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There is a hole under the throttle perch where you can fit a OEM friction throttle lock. There are two types that I have seen, one is a knurled screw, the other has a toggle. I had the knurled screw on mine but found it awkward and fiddly, hence the homemade one. I find mine is a lot easier to use, just activate on or off with my thumb. I also think it is a bit safer as you can either flick it off or just throttle back.
Regards Martin.
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Welcome, BOA_B, from the People's Republic of Vermont, USA.
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What range can i expect out of the 22 litre tank ?
I used to get around 550 k's out of the 29 litres on the Honda in ideal conditions..
You might be interested in the data here. http://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/bmw/k1100lt (http://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/bmw/k1100lt) You can also compare in the Honda section your experience with that of others.
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Thanks for the warm welcome and the info Laitch :wave:
The bike got delivered this morning with a flat battery and an empty fuel tank. Yay.
It is actually metallic pine green (683) and came with a sheepskin seat cover and seat rain cover, headlight protector, touch up paint kit,full tool roll and a factory flat tyre kit.
The radio turns on but i suspect i need a code to access the features as i can't change station or AM/FM.
I will add pics when i can get it out of the garage to the top of the driveway .
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G'day again Boa_b Sorry for my late reply only get interweb 2 weeks out of 3 (fifo) I'm down near Mandurah bout an hour south of Perth. Nice looking K if you ever need bits sing out I've got a few left from a bike I parted out
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I Charged the battery last night and put it back in the bike, then topped the tank up.
It now cranks over when i connect the positive terminal all by itself, minus the key in the ignition or the starter being pressed. Interesting.
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Welcome to brickland, you will find this a great resource of classic K-bike information.
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greetings backona_brick...
runaway brick... needs an exorcisim fast... you know a priest...
j o
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Jammed starter relay is a known problem, caused by trying to start with a low battery charge. Can sometimes be rectified by rapping on the side of the relay, or alternatively pulling apart the relay and cleaning the points. You can fit a battery isolation switch into the earth lead to stop it cranking right down. I blew the side out of a battery when I first got mine, when I attempted a start with a low battery. I couldn't shut it down the starter kept on cranking overheated the battery until the side blew out. When this occurs removing the battery lead either at the battery or where it mounts onto the gearbox post haste will stop it.
Regards Martin.
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Ngangkari pumani using a screwdriver handle.
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Tapping the outside of the relay box worked a treat thanks Martin.
Here she is ....
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I have it booked in for a service/roadworthy next monday.
Hopefully registered with prestige plate on next week (another cheap ebay buy)
Lets ride !
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greetings backona_brick...
runaway brick... needs an exorcisim fast... you know a priest...
j o
Hello johnny. The only holy man i knew got shot several times :clap: [size=78%] [/size]
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greetings..
im in toowoomba on a bender... when i run out of paypal money i can exercise it for you...
j o
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greetings..
im in toowoomba on a bender... when i run out of paypal money i can exercise it for you...
j o
That's one way of dealing with being stuck in Toowoomba :eek:
It is a nice spot though. The ST club had their national rally in t'wba in 2015. Some great riding to be had in the area .
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Well Jo if you are in Toowoomba what are you doing on Saturday. If you are free I'll shout you a beer and a koala pie.
Regards Martin.
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Once i am let go by my current employer at the end of August for injuries sustained i will be free on weekends again and available to go on rides :riding:
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When you get free give us a yell might be able to arrange a meeting.
Regards Martin.
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Silly question Martin .....did you previously reside in Samford ?
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A quick check tonight at dusk revealed a dud headlight so i guess i'll grab the lastest replacement in H4 technology.
I reason that a H4 L.E.D would only cause problems as witnessed on so many other bikes/brands so probably a blueish narva might be the go.
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Driven through Samford never lived there.
Regards Martin.
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I got the bike serviced and roadworthied this morning then took it down to get registered.
All up for service, roadworthy and some other bits it was about $330.
I got back on the bike to leave the transport dept and the ABS lights started flashing.
This is no surprise. That's the way these things happen.
I am more concerned about trying to get a second key cut.
Obviously Neiman GKS keys are a rare thing around these parts.
I will head into town tomorrow and try some of the bigger locksmiths - it will give me a great excuse to put some miles on the old girl !
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Do a search on the forum on keys. There are common alternatives to the original blanks. ILCO is one of the companies.