Hi Yous

[Niemand]

Hello, everyone.  First off, thanks j o and duck for the new K-site.

I'm a longtime admirer but recent owner of K-bikes.  Last year I picked up a 1994 K1100RS, which has unfortunately seen little action due to needing some issues resolved that I have not had a chance to take care of.  I recently moved back to the Seattle area, but have lived quite a few places in the world and the US.  Hopefully within the next couple of months I will be tearing this beauty apart to get her back on the road, and I appreciate the vast resources available to noobs like me to help in doing so.  Danke.

*poof*

Very happy with this one, and will be more so when it evolves into something better than a garage ornament.  I hope to pick up a K75 standard eventually to keep her company.

[johnny]

greetings niemand...

welcome to motobrick.com...

that is one fine looking r s motobrick you gotts there... i hope to see it in person one day...

j o

[Rick G]

Welcome to Motobrick.com.  You certainly have picked the right bike and the right forum to get good info on a brick fix.

[frankenduck]

VelKomen!

If it just needs someone to ride it then I'll come by and take it for a spin.

How many miles on that puppy?  Looks to be in pretty good shape.

Where are you on the wrong side of the lake?

Edit: FYI: I have a nice std K75 that belongs to a guy from AK who needs to sell it if you're interested.

[mikeinwis]

Welcome to the mad house.
Really nice lookin' brick ya got there.
You may also want to check out your rear shock mounting.  Looks like a "Works Performance".  The gas reservoir should probly be mounted on the rear frame rail.  Else the adjustment lever will be inaccessible.
What other issues you got?
Good luck
Mike 

[DRxBMW]

I'm a longtime admirer but recent owner of K-bikes.  Last year I picked up a 1994 K1100RS, which has unfortunately seen little action due to needing some issues resolved that I have not had a chance to take care of.  

Very happy with this one, and will be more so when it evolves into something better than a garage ornament.  I hope to pick up a K75 standard eventually to keep her company.

1992 -1994 were the best years for K bikes, as most the bugs had been sorted out. 

[CubPilot]

You may also want to check out your rear shock mounting.  Looks like a "Works Performance".  The gas reservoir should probly be mounted on the rear frame rail.  Else the adjustment lever will be inaccessible.

I believe Mike is correct, looks Like the "Works" that I have on my KLT.   Looked at the install sheet and the Gas Reservoir need to be mounted horizontal above the shock, keeps the shock oil from gathering in the Gas Accumulator.  If you need I can scan and send you a copy.   I like them, has been a good replacement part.    Nice looking bike.   This is a great site with some of the best Rider/Mechanics you will ever want to meet.

[Niemand]

If it just needs someone to ride it then I'll come by and take it for a spin.

:D  Fortunately a willing rider I gots...the bike is a tad less willing though.  It has been sitting until I can fix what appears to be a bad clutch nut o-ring, get the Works shock rebuilt for my big butt and new fork seals.  In the few miles I managed to put on it, I noticed some missed up-shifting, and was too worried about the leak doing further damage.  So no fun for me lately, as all the money I had saved to get it repaired was blown moving back here this summer.  It is looking like I will have to grow a set and tackle the o-ring myself now due to the budget.  I've read your posts for years, and you are more than welcome to come check it out.  Any advice would be appreciated, as in spite of decades of drooling over Ks. I have zero wrench time on them.

How many miles on that puppy?  Looks to be in pretty good shape.

Only about 28k...and it seems to be in great shape aside from the fiddly stuff mentioned above.

Where are you on the wrong side of the lake?

Redmond.  I have little kids, and although not my personal choice of places to live around Seattle were I single or kidless, it is a phenomenal place for the wee ones.  So here I am again after leaving about 4 years ago. (same seldom-posting "Niemand" from K11OG here)  <<< funny that little auto-translation on here :D

Edit: FYI: I have a nice std K75 that belongs to a guy from AK who needs to sell it if you're interested.

Not an option at the moment unfortunately.  It will probably be a couple years before I can think seriously about it, but it will happen.   :(

[Niemand]

You may also want to check out your rear shock mounting.

Yep.  It was mounted wrong and even had the adjuster tab rubbing the rear tire sidewall when I got it.  Safety first.  ::)  I plan on putting it on correctly after getting it rebuilt for my Shrek-like figure.

[Niemand]

greetings niemand...

welcome to motobrick.com...

that is one fine looking r s motobrick you gotts there... i hope to see it in person one day...

j o

Thanks for the welcome, j o.  It is indeed a fine specimen, and I hope to get her out of the garage soon.

I'd love to meet the man behind the legend.  Always got a kick outta your stuff elsewhere.

[johnny]

greetings niemand

having that one rebuilt n resprung to your specs will be costly compared to just selling what you got and ordering one made specifically for you... something to consider...

[Niemand]

greetings niemand

having that one rebuilt n resprung to your specs will be costly compared to just selling what you got and ordering one made specifically for you... something to consider...

Uggh...I hope not.  I was hoping Works themselves would be able to rebuild it for less than a new one.  ($350 or so, if I remember correctly)  I'll be looking into it very soon either way.  From what I've read, it seems this Works model should be nice once I get one properly configured.  Didn't you do a positive write up on one years back, or was it different?

I'm in the process of selling some chit after our recent move, and what I get from my own misc toys will be sunk into this baby.  I'm going nuts not riding, especially being back in this area.

[johnny]

i just paid works performance $420 for a new custom shock delivered...  its mine mine mine all mine... if i had a nice used wp shock made for someone else i could sell for $250... that new mine mine mine all mine shock would be mine for less than $200 net... i call that yeeeeeehaaaaaaa...

j o

[Niemand]

used wp shock ... could sell for $250...

I had thought along those lines initially, but I apparently significantly undervalued the resale value of what I have in hand.  If I can get in the $250 ballpark, then I agree with said yeeeehhhaaaaa.  Thanks for the info. 

Sounds like I will soon be selling that and one of my dust-collecting Aeroflows to help the fundage along.

[frankenduck]

When the sun comes out next June, maybe I'll come take a look. ;D

If it isn't leaking too much then you can still ride it without fouling the clutch plate. I bought one in LA (previous owner told me about it ahead of time and it was priced accordingly) and put 1,000+ miles on it before replacing the O-ring.  Clutch plate was fine.

[mystic red]

When the sun comes out next June, maybe I'll come take a look.

June 29th? Gets over there a give the (wannabe) brick flier a hand. You're made of time.

[Niemand]

(wannabe)

How the truth stings...

OK, letting my intro post die now.  I'll continue in the appropriate sub-forums as needed.  Thanks for the advice, guys.