Author Topic: Das Brick: 93 K75 S Renovation (Read 82132 times)

Bon Jon Bovi · « **Reply #100 on:** March 23, 2020, 01:22:30 PM »

Quote from: Laitch on March 23, 2020, 01:10:22 PM

If something had seeped into the site, it would most likely be affecting all of us. What is more likely is local ISPs are having intermittent trouble with capacity because more people are using their computers for work and shopping for necessities. I'm in a mountainous area with a DSL service that usually provides a reliable low upload and download speed but right now it's stalling occasionally. I'm still able to receive updated threads with photos but sometimes the service stalls and I need to take a second or third run at access by reloading the site. Other ISPs also might be intermittently congested and that causes stalling of access to information or late delivery. It's all part of Armageddon. Embrace it.

If they haven't already, members should go to their Profile tabs then click on Notifications in the left column to choose whether to be notified of news or announcements. They also should check the Look and Layout section and identify which features they might want to obtain or exclude

El Comandante is likely already aware of security breaches, bug incursions and aberrant site behavior, or will be after reading this thread.

Ah yes. I also live in a mountainous area with low-rate DSL and have similar issues, especially with four people streaming on multiple devices. And most everyone we know is working from home so bang goes the bandwidth. Only had 15 mb/s download and 1 mb/s upload RATED speeds anyway, which usually equates to 7 down and 0.3 up in practice.

Armageddon: embraced!

TommyT · « **Reply #101 on:** March 25, 2020, 08:59:34 AM »

Quote from: TommyT on March 23, 2020, 07:54:35 AM

I am using a tablet and Chrome browser. Don't see any setting that would seem to help. I can see Martin's picture in the latest post he did, but not Bon's new post. Go figure....I will just use my imagination!

I found out what was wrong, I looked at the html code for the page and found the adress for one of the images. I pasted that link into and new browser tab and got a access denial message. So since I stay log in to the site I logged out and back in to the site and now I see the pictures. Not sure this some site problem or it is working as designed and requires regular sign in to see pictures.

TommyT · « **Reply #102 on:** March 25, 2020, 09:03:24 AM »

Ok now I can't see only the pics from Bon Jon Bovi again but I can see other post pics in this thread, even though I logged in again. Whack I guess.

Laitch · « **Reply #103 on:** March 25, 2020, 11:31:10 AM »

Quote from: TommyT on March 25, 2020, 09:03:24 AM

now I can't see only the pics from Bon Jon Bovi again but I can see other post pics in this thread, even though I logged in again. Whack I guess.

It seems like whack on your side, Tommy. Maybe you should consult a computer specialist. Consider consulting with your neighbors to determine if they're experiencing some whack, too.

Bon Jon Bovi · « **Reply #104 on:** April 05, 2020, 06:54:12 PM »

Almost ready for the road, other than trial runs up and down the canyon. Question, are all K75 tanks like this, or is this an RT tank?

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #105 on:** April 05, 2020, 07:03:12 PM »

Doesn't look like the tank on my RT. My guess is that it's for a 75s or 75C model.

Bon Jon Bovi · « **Reply #106 on:** April 05, 2020, 07:06:20 PM »

Hmm. I don’t have any Tupperware that goes in the grommet or rides on the stinger. So yeah, maybe a 75C.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #107 on:** April 05, 2020, 07:12:23 PM »

My guess is that they're for radiator cowl side pieces.

Bon Jon Bovi · « **Reply #108 on:** April 05, 2020, 07:19:07 PM »

Okay, thanks.

herseyb · « **Reply #109 on:** April 05, 2020, 08:46:24 PM »

definitely for the radiator cowl.

daveson · « **Reply #110 on:** April 06, 2020, 12:02:58 AM »

I have a 75S, those grommets and stingers serve no purpose on my bike either. They're attachment points for the K75 and K75C radiator cowl.

Bon Jon Bovi · « **Reply #111 on:** April 06, 2020, 12:30:56 AM »

Thanks mate, I was beginning to wonder if the PO misrepresented this bike to me. He said he changed the fuel pump and sender with BMW parts, yet the connectors were cut off (on the harness, too) and individual crimps applied. So it had me wondering what else may have been done, like maybe he replaced the fuel tank with something off ebay. The stingers really got me thinking because I needed a replacement tail piece; the one I got is from an RT and has those same stingers at the front ends.

Martin · « **Reply #112 on:** April 06, 2020, 01:17:07 AM »

If you want to avoid future grief I'd be replacing the individual connectors with a good quality waterproof connector.
Regards Martin.

Bon Jon Bovi · « **Reply #113 on:** April 06, 2020, 01:25:27 AM »

Quote from: Martin on April 06, 2020, 01:17:07 AM

If you want to avoid future grief I'd be replacing the individual connectors with a good quality waterproof connector.
Regards Martin.

I am in the hunt as we speak for just such connectors.

daveson · « **Reply #114 on:** April 06, 2020, 01:56:56 AM »

By stingers, I thought you meant the two barbs coming out the front of the tank, underneath, one of which can be seen in your tank photo. The one you point at for the battery cover, is pretty normal I think, for K75 models. The tail piece on k100 models changed to the k75 style, when K75 models became available.

Martin · « **Reply #115 on:** April 06, 2020, 02:11:26 AM »

The side covers on the K75s are held in place by the back edge of the fuel tank. If you omit the "C" clips there is a possibility that on hitting a speed bump or large pothole the tank can jump up releasing the side covers. This will not happen every time you hit a bump, as with all things there are variables. How much fuel in the tank, how tight are the tank pins in the rubbers, how hard you hit the bump. The other model Bricks vary in the way the side covers are attached. And I don't know what other Bricks rely on the edge of the tank for security. As to what else can happen by not securing the tank I'm not sure, I just know that I don't need the hassle or expense of loosing mine.
Regards Martin

volador · « **Reply #116 on:** April 06, 2020, 02:37:57 AM »

The petrol tank is definitely for the K75S or K75C. The indentation on tank bottom allows 'S' fairing and 'C' radiator shroud/cover to fit properly.

The 'C' clips which our downunder mate is referring to are located at petrol tank rear, hold the tank in place, clip around tank mounting pins which slide into frame grommets. Some omit those 'C' clips on belief that during an accident the tank mounting pins will be ripped free of the tank and commence to a sliding fireball.
The Gryphoon debunked that myth.

The pin youre pointing to is reversed, normally found on battery cover end. Someone did a nice job of mounting a bolt to the tail cowl and you must have a hole in battery cover where pin broke off.

Bon Jon Bovi · « **Reply #117 on:** April 06, 2020, 02:45:48 AM »

Davison, you are correct about the stingers on the tank. I am pointing at the stinger on a replacement tail piece I bought to replace the one I bodged through carelessness; the original S version has no stingers.

As for Martin's admonition about securing the tank, I put new rubbers in but cannot get the tank pins to go in far enough to get the clips installed. I live 5 miles from pavement up a rocky canyon road so lots of bouncing and bumping before I get to blacktop, not to mention the eventual return trip. Guess I better figure out how to get them darn clips installed.

Volador, thanks for the heads-up, did not occur to me that some bright boy rigged this up like that. My side covers have the pins as normal, so I'll see about removing those aftermarket stingers tomorrow. Thanks all, stay healthy out there.

volador · « **Reply #118 on:** April 06, 2020, 03:00:04 AM »

Quote from: Bon Jon Bovi on April 06, 2020, 02:45:48 AM

Davison, you are correct about the stingers on the tank. I am pointing at the stinger on a replacement tail piece I bought to replace the one I bodged through carelessness; the original S version has no stingers.

the grog is wearing off I understand now

your replacement tail section looks to be from a K1100 which has those posts/stingers normally that youre pointing to

good time to think about installing a Headlight relay
stuff if you chose to add one

https://www.motobrick.com/index.php?topic=268.0

http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,4962.msg30932.html

http://culayer.com/product/matchbox-headlight-relay/

http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring_Kits/H4_Kits/h4_kits.html
Eastern Beaver site is a great reference for electrical connectors,plugs, etc...

I used the Sumitomo DL 090 for replacement 4-pin connector with extra pins and seals ordered

Martin · « **Reply #119 on:** April 06, 2020, 03:09:28 AM »

Rubber or silicone grease will allow you to push the tank pins in. Apply to the inner hole not the outside otherwise the rubbers will just push through. To make the removal of the clips I have a piece of bent wire with a finger loop at one end and a small hook to make removal easier. It is kept under the seat secured with Velcro. Another way to improve removal is to attach small cable ties to the "C" clips and trim to a suitable length.
Regards Martin.

volador · « **Reply #120 on:** April 06, 2020, 03:20:06 AM »

I used the wrong nomenclature- tank mounting pins or more like tank mounting posts

Bon Jon Bovi · « **Reply #121 on:** April 06, 2020, 12:18:58 PM »

The tank pins go all the way through the bushings and I can see the groove the clip rides in; it's getting the clips to go on at the angle necessitated by the the lip Das Duetschers made in the bushing retainer on the frame. My worn-out old digits can only apply so much pressure.

Correct again, the replacement tail piece is from a K1100RS. Being new to all things Beemer I was mainly ensuring the color was correct and didn’t see the stingers for the side covers. Or that it wasn’t drilled for the ABS computer bracket. Bolted right up however.

I'll hold off on the headlight relay. I've spent the last four, almost five months working on bikes and not riding. Time to ride.

Martin · « **Reply #122 on:** April 06, 2020, 04:39:36 PM »

As an experiment I made up a extra long "C" clip out of a piece sheet metal of the correct thickness. It's petty hard to explain so I'll see if I can find the prototype. Alternatively I'll bash out a drawing. It worked fine but I didn't proceed with the manufacturing of a pair as I wanted to do them in stainless steel.
Regards Martin

Martin · « **Reply #123 on:** April 06, 2020, 04:58:14 PM »

I had a hunt and came up with the prototype. If I'd proceeded with it there would have been slight changes until I was happy. This will give you a starting point. as it stands it was easy to remove and replace.
Regards Martin.

Tank clip prototype 1.png (16.9 kB . 768x576 - viewed 461 times)

Bon Jon Bovi · « **Reply #124 on:** April 06, 2020, 05:26:12 PM »

I think that right there is a winner!

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