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MOTOBRICK.COM => The MBdotCOM Community Center => Topic started by: JPaganel on October 01, 2016, 12:12:14 PM
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Brand new brickowner here.
I have just acquired a 1986 K100, which I believe is an RT. It was sold to me as a non starter, but magically decided to start once in my possession. I'm guessing some cleaning of electrical connections is in order.
It's covered in dirt, has a cracked fairing, paint issues on the tank, and a super-craptastic paintjob under the dirt.
I am a little torn on what to do with it, kind of hating the fairing. The goofy lower extensions cover up the awesome brickiness and kinda interfere with working the pedals. Maybe I'll take it off and go naked - it's a fine looking machine on its own. Or, see if I can scare up an RS fairing, or even a Vetter.
I picked it up as a project. I have a few other bikes, my main ride at the moment is a R1100RS. I have a slight bike hoarding problem...
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Welcome to the asylum :bmwsmile...ahh, that cute little electrical gremlin :hehehe. Good luck finding the bastard. Start with the obvious, ie., cleaning electrical conections...
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Ah, if nothing else it has the iconic 22litre tailpac :clap:
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I have the side bags too. They are also covered in dirt and sitting in the garage at the moment. :)
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Welcome to the fold go forth and Brick.
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You've come to the right place.
Keep us up-to-date as to your progress and what you find.
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So what's the popular opinion on Vetter fairings on a brick?
I am sort of leaning that way, since they can be found cheap and look pretty decent. (Craig created one hell of a design that holds up well)
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I didn't like the look of the fairings at first, but after riding my (stock) naked k75 for a while, I wish I had one for long hauls and cold weather riding.
Nice bike, and welcome!
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Welcome! That RT fairing is worth it's substantial weight in gold for riding between mid October and the 1st of May. The rest of the year it's merely nice, especially so for early morning and evening rides. For touring it really makes the bike a serious mile muncher.
It does make the bike a bit top heavy and kinda clumsy in the slow going, but it will still hold it's own when riding the twisties with sportier bikes.
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I have a slight bike hoarding problem...
It's only a problem if it hurts somebody else - or stops you from doing something else that you really want to do.
Welcome - looking forward to the project.
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Welcome! That RT fairing is worth it's substantial weight in gold for riding between mid October and the 1st of May. The rest of the year it's merely nice, especially so for early morning and evening rides. For touring it really makes the bike a serious mile muncher.
It does make the bike a bit top heavy and kinda clumsy in the slow going, but it will still hold it's own when riding the twisties with sportier bikes.
That time period is no-riding territory here in the snowy Midwest. Unless I get a sidecar, or something. :falldown:
I already have faired bikes, and I really like the look of a naked brick. Maybe I can trade bodywork with someone here. ;)
It's only a problem if it hurts somebody else - or stops you from doing something else that you really want to do.
Well, it does stop me from getting more bikes... :hehehe
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Found what makes it not run.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161005/45218d174170d2b82f824692a5511f75.jpg)
It's this connector. Apparently it's for the fuel pump.
Maybe I should replace it with a weatherpak.
Also, washed the beast. The paintjob is even more godawful than I thought. Streaks, overspray...
Cleaned the dash off too.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161005/45302de49920b34ea8c7a229c7f42386.jpg)
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