Hi all!
Just acquired my first K, an '89 K100 RS. :beer:
It's got a genuine 19.5 k miles on the clock going off the previous MOT slips, hard luggage kit, Remus s/s can, Goodridge hoses and a nice blue and white custom paint job (with a few battle scars). Pic to follow soon.
I've had a few bikes in the past and I also have a 2000 Harley FXDX, and have just sold my '83 Triumph Trident.
I'm finding the Beemer really nice to ride with just a couple of niggles...
There's a kind of harshness to the vibes that comes in at around 3k revs and smooths out again by 4k. Is this normal, a just-get-used-to-it thing? I'm finding the handle grips too thin and have ordered some grip puppies to bulk them out a bit. Maybe they'll take some of the vibe out.
I took it for a whizz on the motorway last night and was kind of expecting to find another gear when I got to around 70mph. Maybe it's me, but it seems a little weird hearing the engine go up past 5k revs to reach 90mph. Again, there was something a bit 'harsh' about the vibes at this speed. Granted I haven't serviced it yet though, so I don't know when everything was last changed. New plugs and air filter could transform it, I suppose.
Anyhow, I'm really enjoying looking around here and have already picked up tips on maintenance.
Looking forward to getting to know you and contributing to the community.
Steve
