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Title: Hi from Manchester, UK
Post by: evolucidity on April 30, 2013, 11:40:16 AM

Hi all!

Just acquired my first K, an '89 K100 RS.  :beer:

It's got a genuine 19.5 k miles on the clock going off the previous MOT slips, hard luggage kit, Remus s/s can, Goodridge hoses and a nice blue and white custom paint job (with a few battle scars). Pic to follow soon.

I've had a few bikes in the past and I also have a 2000 Harley FXDX, and have just sold my '83 Triumph Trident.
I'm finding the Beemer really nice to ride with just a couple of niggles...

There's a kind of harshness to the vibes that comes in at around 3k revs and smooths out again by 4k. Is this normal, a just-get-used-to-it thing? I'm finding the handle grips too thin and have ordered some grip puppies to bulk them out a bit. Maybe they'll take some of the vibe out.

I took it for a whizz on the motorway last night and was kind of expecting to find another gear when I got to around 70mph. Maybe it's me, but it seems a little weird hearing the engine go up past 5k revs to reach 90mph. Again, there was something a bit 'harsh' about the vibes at this speed. Granted I haven't serviced it yet though, so I don't know when everything was last changed. New plugs and air filter could transform it, I suppose.

Anyhow, I'm really enjoying looking around here and have already picked up tips on maintenance.   

Looking forward to getting to know you and contributing to the community.

 :bmwsmile Steve

Title: Re: Hi from Manchester, UK
Post by: evolucidity on May 01, 2013, 11:26:21 AM

Well anyway, here she is.
Not too shabby for 24 years young.  :yes

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KnnWJcVaSZo/UYEydbWFHmI/AAAAAAAAChU/p9AbEgHZEj0/s1141/photo.jpg)

:2thumbup: Steve

Title: Hi from Manchester, UK
Post by: detbmw on May 01, 2013, 03:24:16 PM

Nice paint! I like the colors and the white lid on the top case. I've thought of having my lid painted red to match my bike.

Title: Re: Hi from Manchester, UK
Post by: orforester on May 02, 2013, 11:30:25 AM

I got one just like it, I too like the matching paint on the trunk lid.  Mine is just black.  I too have another bike.....well several, a FLHT.  My K and the Harley are my two main rides, I love them both.

Yeah 5G is funny after riding a Harley, but at 5G the K shifts like butter and no vibrations

Title: Re: Hi from Manchester, UK
Post by: turq on May 02, 2013, 07:48:45 PM

Welcome from the west coast U.S.
Like the mud flap frnt. Fender (paint) ..
Sold the Tri.  And kept the Harley?
Must be a UK thing.
Nice color..
Welcome

Title: Re: Hi from Manchester, UK
Post by: WayneDW on May 03, 2013, 09:00:54 PM

welcome, nice paint job!

Title: Re: Hi from Manchester, UK
Post by: sembrando on May 05, 2013, 02:50:05 PM

That is a beautiful bike. Welcome!

Title: Re: Hi from Manchester, UK
Post by: racinrich on May 05, 2013, 06:10:29 PM

hello from the midwest ,nice bike
yes vibration in that rpm normal,though over 5k it should be smooth and quiet,if you can find a 33/12 rear diff it will make higher speeds more acceptable.
may have to do a paralever conversion to get this ratio

Title: Re: Hi from Manchester, UK
Post by: evolucidity on May 07, 2013, 08:24:11 AM

I'm pleased to say a new set of plugs has removed most of the harshness!
It also picks up a lot more quickly.  Happy days!  :2thumbup: