New Guy, New K1100RS Project, Unlike ANY of my previous projects...

[Hobo]

Posted an intro but thought I should start a thread of my recently-acquired K11RS project.  I've wrenched on old Harleys for about 20 years, so this will definitely be a new undertaking for me.  Always like the KRS look, have heard great things about the bikes, but my test ride was the first time I've ever rode one.  Trailered her 3-hours home and she gets her turn on the lift very soon...

My New-To-Me 1996 K1100RS:




Some of my previous projects, and just finishing up one of 'em:

[frogy]

Enjoy the new riding position.

[Hobo]

Enjoy the new riding position.

It will definitely be a change Craig.  I'll probably use this thread to document my first dive into the splines, fuel filter, old hose changes, air filter, and other stuff.  My last five projects have been Pans and Shovels, so I'm looking forward to the change in scenery on my bike lift...

[Ocelot]

Gonna chopper it?

[Hobo]

Got this one off the lift...




And the BMW went on for the first time...




Side panels off, oil drained...




Cover off, new filter and o-ring ready to go on...




Care package from the dealership...




Belly pan needs cleaned up a little...




Tape around the side panel clip can't be good...




Draining tranny fluid with a cardboard chute to keep it off the center stand and frame...




New gear oil goin in...




Tomorrow I'll probably check coolant and change fork oil.  Splines should come soon...

[Bassv]

Good job! Keep those pics coming :-)

[billday]

New gear oil goin in...

Tomorrow I'll probably check coolant and change fork oil.  Splines should come soon...

You'll be wishing you did the splines before you changed the transmission oil. DAMHIK.

[Hobo]

New gear oil goin in...

Tomorrow I'll probably check coolant and change fork oil.  Splines should come soon...

You'll be wishing you did the splines before you changed the transmission oil. DAMHIK.

I was wondering that myself...  @&$!$&@$!!

[tg4360]

Not a big deal....  Just drain it into a clean container and save it.

Save some money next time.... That "BMW" on the lube labels adds a lot of unnecessary cost.....

TG

[mystic red]

How many miles on that RS, Hobo, and is it dark green or black?

[roninvt]

Guard Dog Moly from Beemer Boneyard is a great spline lube.

[Hobo]

Not a big deal....  Just drain it into a clean container and save it.

Save some money next time.... That "BMW" on the lube labels adds a lot of unnecessary cost.....

TG

I agree, but negotiated the care package into the purchase deal...

[Hobo]

How many miles on that RS, Hobo, and is it dark green or black?

77k, and it's the metallic gray...

[Hobo]

Got some more done today...

New plugs...




Old ones needed replaced...




Fairing's coming off.  Trying to be gentle and not break anything...






Fuel line had a number of cracks...








Replaced it and feel better...

[Hobo]

Measured valve clearance and all were good, but the only pic I took was one where I stuffed paper towels around the plugs before pulling the valve cover...




I was surprised how clean the inside of the tank was, and the fuel filter appeared to have been recently changed, but I replaced it anyway...






Cleaned the inside of the belly pan so I could identify any leaks from this point forward.



Started to change the fork oil and found one of the fill plugs was stripped.  Pulled the entire nut instead, but may replace both "just because"...

[tg4360]

Not a big deal....  Just drain it into a clean container and save it.

Save some money next time.... That "BMW" on the lube labels adds a lot of unnecessary cost.....

TG

I agree, but negotiated the care package into the purchase deal...

Excellent. I take it back then....

Tg

[johnny]

greetings hobo...

thanks for all the photos... its like im your little helper without the dirty hands...

j o

[mystic red]

How many miles on that RS, Hobo, and is it dark green or black?

77k, and it's the metallic gray...

I see now from the closeups.....sharp.

[mystic red]

77K. That's about when I had to do this....

[commanderdrako]

Hi Hobo! Did you buy those fuel lines from BMW? I need to change mine. Or can I use any fuel lines with the same size from any car place? Tnx

[Hobo]

Hi Hobo! Did you buy those fuel lines from BMW? I need to change mine. Or can I use any fuel lines with the same size from any car place? Tnx

I just bought hose that could handle the fuel injection pressure from the local auto shop...

[Opus]

Greeting Hodo!
Always good to see a new face!
Lots of great information and help here so ask anything and someone will reply..
Enjoy the new ride and don't bust to many knuckles on it as that means you are not riding it! LOL.

Opus...