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Offline nunya

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Is M-Unit the best?
« on: August 12, 2024, 08:11:27 PM »
Hi all,
First time poster, first project gumbie
I'm working on a 1988 K100RS, looking at electrical system replacement and just looking for advice on what is the best system to go for. Looks like the Motogadget m unit blue is the most popular... What are people's experiences like with it? Is there anything else I should be considering.
Also looking to do an airbox delete and use pod filters - is this compatible with the m unit? How do you get around the sensor?
Also side note but if anyone has any recommendations of seats in Australia that would be great, been looking at heaps online but the postage fees are insane.
Thanks :)
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Offline sooprvylyn

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Re: Is M-Unit the best?
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2024, 06:52:03 PM »
M-unit is pretty easy to do on a K bike(any bike really).  It will allow you to ditch everything in your relay/fuse box except the starter relay, the fan relay and fuel pump relay.  There is a wiring diagram for a k1100 on the forums here, and I can probably get hold of one for the 2 valve bikes too if you want it.

For the airbox thing, you'll need an adapter for the mas airflow sensor.  Just google k100 cone filter adapter and you'll find some options.  Its not possible to delete the mass airflow sensor and still use the stock jeteonic ECU. If you want to eliminate it, you'll need to do a lot of work and use a megasquirt or arduino. Not worth the effort tho, just keep the stock jetronic ecu and get an adapter for the MAF unit, there are several options out there. Heck you can probably find a 3d file and 3d print one.

THe airbox thing is irrelevant to the m.unit.  The only thing the m.unit does is replace a bunch of relays and fuses....it wont control your ignition system.

There are other lower cost options that do the same thing an m.unit does, but IDK if any are bluetooth.  The m.unit blue has bluetooth, which gives you setup menus on your phone screen, instead of the analog menu  on the normal m.unit.  There are some other nice functions on the blue model.  m.unit basic will also work, but its not as easy to navigate menus.

m.unit is a standard for a reason, they just work.


edit: I just posted the m.unit wiring diagram for the 2 valve k bikes in the electrical diagrams/schematics forum on the main page. Make sure you get the 2 valve one...it says for k75, but will work on 2 valve k100 the same way.
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Offline sooprvylyn

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Re: Is M-Unit the best?
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2024, 06:59:52 PM »
Also, get used to ordering parts from EU...there just aren't a lot of options elsewhere for k bikes. Your best bet is to make a list of parts you need and order them all together to reduce overall shipping fees. Many of the suppliers stock multiple parts for these bikes so you can get a bunch if stuff from the same 3-4 suppliers.

You can fabricate your own seat if you know how to do paper mache. Fiberglass is the same thing, just more chemicals so wear a respirator. Watch some YouTube on how to fiberglass a seat pan, then head to your local boating supply shop to get materials. It does take some elbow grease and a lot of sandpaper and bondo to get it nice.
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Offline nunya

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Re: Is M-Unit the best?
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2024, 10:16:54 PM »
Thank you! Ordered the M unit
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