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Offline Airmonger

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Back on a Brick soon
« on: August 05, 2020, 09:38:01 PM »
Howdy folks, just rescued a 96 K1100RS. Glad to join the collective think tank. I actually have a few BMW certifications from a stint as a BMW mechanic back in the 80's. Needless to say a lot of water has passed under the bridge since then. I've also been involved in the industry one way or another in the past.
Currently have and have owned several Airheads. I've restored a K75S in the past as well as servicing a lot of Beemers for friends. Bringing this one back around is going to get serious. Sitting since 07. Looking forward to the challenge.  Thanks for letting me into the asylum.
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  • Canyon Lake TX
  • 96 K1100RS, K75S long gone, R100RT long gone. R60/6 holding down the airhead end. 02 Wing, 06 Concours and a KLR 650 for grins.

Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Back on a Brick soon
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2020, 09:47:36 PM »
Welcome!  Looks like that brick has a lot of potential.  Is that a Remus exhaust?
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  • 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"

Offline Airmonger

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Re: Back on a Brick soon
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2020, 09:53:11 PM »
Seriously a good question.  I really don't know. I have removed the can from the pipe and pulled it apart to see how much packing was left in it. Other than a high level of soot it appears to be in fact. The header is in rough condition.  At least it's not a cheezy Luftmeister. I've had to weld up a few of those.
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  • Canyon Lake TX
  • 96 K1100RS, K75S long gone, R100RT long gone. R60/6 holding down the airhead end. 02 Wing, 06 Concours and a KLR 650 for grins.

Offline Airmonger

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Re: Back on a Brick soon
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2020, 10:10:52 PM »
Having googled Remus for this application along with Staintunex I'm going to say no. Cheap knock off? Now that I have it running, LOUD cheap knock off?
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  • Canyon Lake TX
  • 96 K1100RS, K75S long gone, R100RT long gone. R60/6 holding down the airhead end. 02 Wing, 06 Concours and a KLR 650 for grins.

Offline kris

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Re: Back on a Brick soon
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2020, 10:11:42 PM »
nice looking bike....great find! '07 isn't that long ago.... :johnny
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  • In The Hammer!! Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • 1986 K100RT (Heinz) 2004 Kawasaki Concours (Eddy) 2007 Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 (Linda) Previous: 1968 Honda CD175 1973 Kawasaki S2350 1975 Honda CB550K
"I got bike fever bad!!"

Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Back on a Brick soon
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2020, 01:05:47 AM »
It's good that it's running, now you can get onto the cosmetics.

The four valve engines had issues with header pipes cracking at the collector.  I had a K100RS that had 3 exhaust systems replaced on warranty before the owner finally put a Remus system on the bike.  I suspect that is probably why yours has that enhanced safety(loud pipes save lives) system on it.

Good exhaust systems are around on ebay, and if you can't find one for a four valve engine, it is possible to use a two valve exhaust system with a bit of fiddling with the mount.  I did that with one of my bikes and it worked pretty well. 
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  • 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"

Offline Martin

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Re: Back on a Brick soon
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2020, 01:17:14 AM »
 :welcome There is a preventative measure to stop the header pipes cracking. A US police mechanic came up with it. The theory is the clamp changes the frequency of resonance and stops the cracking.
Regards Martin.

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  • North Lakes Queensland Australia
  • 1992 K75s Hybrid, Lefaux, Vespa V twin.

Offline daveson

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Re: Back on a Brick soon
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2020, 01:42:48 AM »
Hi Airmonger,  welcome.

I'm already thinking you will be a great asset to the forum. I will be listening to your posts carefully. Enjoy the ride.
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  • Victoria, Australia
  • Current; '85 K100RT~100,000km; four other bricks. Past; Vulcan 1500, V Star 650, KLX 250(dirt bike) TT250(dirt bike)

Offline K1300S

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Re: Back on a Brick soon
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2020, 07:26:57 AM »
Great brick choice!  Does it have many miles?
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Project Thread "K75s Midlife Refresh"
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Offline Airmonger

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Re: Back on a Brick soon
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2020, 11:21:51 PM »
I agree.....71K, just like me no spring chicken. My 02 Wing is currently just shy of 118,000. Miles dont matter with maintenance.
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  • Canyon Lake TX
  • 96 K1100RS, K75S long gone, R100RT long gone. R60/6 holding down the airhead end. 02 Wing, 06 Concours and a KLR 650 for grins.
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