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Offline Xbob470

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New user with not a new brick
« on: September 27, 2025, 03:58:22 PM »
Hello all

Currently bringing back to life a 1987 K100, that had sat in a shed for 28 years after my grandfather was knocked off of it.

Wish me luck...
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Offline Laitch

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Re: New user with not a new brick
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2025, 07:04:30 PM »
Good luck!
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  • 1995 K75 89,000 miles

Offline PrintTech

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Re: New user with not a new brick
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2025, 07:26:42 PM »
Wow! That's a lot of years sitting. Mine is an 86 that sat for 5 years with fuel in the tank. Everything was bad! So far I've replaced the fuel pump, filter, lines and injectors. Found a blown fuse for the fuel pump. It is at least starting but won't do anything but idle. I've still got the fuel line to the regulator needing replacement as well as the PCV tube. Most of the rubber bits were in sorry shape! The rubber sleeve the fuel pump sat in was dissolving in the fuel tank. It left quite the mess! Good luck with your project!!
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: New user with not a new brick
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2025, 11:58:13 AM »
Good luck.  At least when you get it running it will only be an eight year old bike.

Lots of good advice and help here.  Just ask.
  • In my garage in Marilla, NY
  • '91K100RS White/Blue
Current:
'91 K100RS16V "Moby Brick Too"

Past:
'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

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