Just purchased a '95 K75RT, have some questions

[motodude]

I just purchased this bike.  It obviously spent some time outside but only has 27K miles.  I spent most of the weekend going through the wiring connections, cleaning the switches and starter, etc.

Couple of things I noticed are different than my '90 K75.  One is the fuel rail does not have the insulator on it.  Also the supply (fuel) line to the fuel rail does not have the insulating cover on it.  Are they not necessary (anymore)?

Also, apparently the floaty-thingy doesn't float.  What, if anything, is the recommended fix to prevent the floaty-thingy from sinking (I am, of course, referring to the fuel level sender).

Thanks,
Tom

[frankenduck]

It doesn't have a choke light either.  BMW got cheap somewhere around 91 and stopped installing several "unnecessary" parts.

If you empty the fuel level float and then submerge it under water (or gas) then bubbles might tell you where it's leaking so you can fix it with JB Weld or whatever.  Or find a replacement ball from another FLS that went bad.

[Rick G]

It most likely had insulation on those parts and it is a good idea to replace it as hot weather will take it's toll if you don't do it.
As for the floaty thing I have seen a few that don't float, it's easy to get them out from the wire clip and replace them but I'm not sure if you can buy new as I have only used one from a parts bike.

[motodude]

It doesn't have a choke light either.  BMW got cheap somewhere around 91 and stopped installing several "unnecessary" parts.

If you empty the fuel level float and then submerge it under water (or gas) then bubbles might tell you where it's leaking so you can fix it with JB Weld or whatever.  Or find a replacement ball from another FLS that went bad.

Awe, that's why the choke light doesn't work either.  I removed and tested the bulb and it was good so I assumed the switch was either broken or miss-adjusted or something.  But, I have not looked at (or for) it yet as it is a lower priority than some other things.

I'll try to fix the existing ball for now.  I was curious if there was a well known method for fixing them.  I understand that JB weld is impervious to gasoline, so that should work.

Thanks,
Tom

[motodude]

It most likely had insulation on those parts and it is a good idea to replace it as hot weather will take it's toll if you don't do it.
As for the floaty thing I have seen a few that don't float, it's easy to get them out from the wire clip and replace them but I'm not sure if you can buy new as I have only used one from a parts bike.

I agree that having those parts insulated is probably better and I can rob them from my '90 if necessary.  I was curious if BMW determined that they were not necessary in the later years and stopped including them or ??  Frankenduck had a good point about cost cutting too, which I did not consider.  I will probably run it the way it is for now (this summer) and see if I have any problems.  Then take some time to go through it more thoroughly next winter.

Thanks,
Tom

[Rick G]

It wouldn't supprise me if it was some cost cutting thing. I tend to forget about riding seasons, here its ride all year except for days like today 40degF. I think more global warming would help me today.

[motodude]

It wouldn't supprise me if it was some cost cutting thing. I tend to forget about riding seasons, here its ride all year except for days like today 40degF. I think more global warming would help me today.

I "ride" all year round here in western Orygun but winter is mostly commuting to work and things like that.  Touring or long rides (mc camping) are usually reserved for the summer months.

I have ridden in snow, but I don't recommend it.  :eek:

Tom

[frankenduck]

FYI: Retrofit a choke light to a 91+ K75 or 2V K100         

[motodude]

FYI: Retrofit a choke light to a 91+ K75 or 2V K100

Cool!  My problem is that I've ridden the '90 for so long that anything different seems, "wrong" (or broken).

The handlebars are 1" wider too and it really makes a bigger difference than one would expect.

Thanks,
Tom