Welcome - What this site is about - Read this first

[frankenduck]

IMPORTANT NOTE: We've just started building this website and plan to add a great deal of K-bike related content over the next few weeks and months.


Welcome to MOTOBRICK.COM - a site for owners and riders of the BMW K75, K100, K1 and K1100 model motorcycles.  If you skim our main categories then you'll discover what this site is focused on: riding, wrenching and eating - with the first two being the real focus of the site. Johnny and I decided to build/host this site whose main focus deals with motorcycles and we intend to keep that focus.  That's why stuff that isn't related to riding, wrenching or eating will be moved the The Back Porch forum.  If you just want to be social then that's the place to do it.

That said, we're not all that serious either and want people to enjoy their time here.

Best of all, IT'S FREE.  Well sort of, if you ever run into me or Johnny in person then you have to buy me a beer and/or Johnny a burger - or both if we're together.

If you own/ride or have an interest in classic K bikes (K75, K100, K1 and K1100) then this site is for you.  Also, you may be thinking of purchasing a BMW K bike and have some questions.  Feel free to sign up and ask away.

When you sign up:

Please put the year and model of your K bike(s) (and other bikes if you have them) in your signature.  That way if you ever have any technical questions it makes it easier for other members to help you.

Once you've registered and logged in, hit the profile tab above and then the Forum Profile Information link on the left side of the page to add/modify your signature.

Adding your location is also handy as it helps to know what country and city you're in.

Though not necessary, you might want to post a brief introduction so that people know something about you or at least your Motobrick.  You can post an introduction here.

Finally, welcome to MOTOBRICK.COM!  :)

Usual disclaimer:  Any technical advice, riding tips, etc... you get here and follow is at your own risk.  This is The Internet after all.

[A]

Thanks for getting this forum started.
I have been a long time 2-valve K bike rider.. glad to see new resources dedicated to early K-bikes still available.

A

[frankenduck]

im thinking frankenduck likes that 2 valve k100 more than he likes that 4 valve k1100...
j o

I like 'em all. 8)

Geetings and salutations, A.

[k11pfc]

Gotta say this whole site looks very professional and extremely easy to find stuff so well done. Unfortunately I won't be able to help much in anything technical so I Hope no-one minds me tapping into the obvious experience on here. All I can offer is my assistance and support if anyone ever finds themselves in trouble over here in the South of England.

[sbeadg]

Thanks for putting this site together. I've been viewing it along with other Beemer sites and it definitely seems like my kind of site.
 I'm currently in riding withdrawal here is western Mass.  Not because its too cold, although the scenery isn't as pretty when the leaves are off the trees and everything is brownish.  I'm waiting for a new battery to arrive.
I rode an R75/5 from Cape Cod to the Bay area and down the coast to LA back in '76, sold the bike there and took a "drive away" car back.  Thought I was done with bikes.  Then, my son decided to take a semester off from college and drive a motorcycle across the county and back, which he did on the K100RS I encouraged him to buy.  Well, it sat in our garage after he went back to school.  After a couple rides to keep the battery charged, I was hooked again.  I didn't like having upper body weight on my hands so I bought a '90 K100LT and logged 6,800 miles (so far) this year. I love this bike! I'm in killer riding country and looking forward to many years of rides and trips.  I'm planning a 3-4 week trip to the Atlantic provinces June-July this summer.  Looking forward to reading and hanging out here.  Thanks again.

[kona k]

Been a lurker since Duck pointed me to Motobrick for the answer to a question I'd asked. Good advise, saved me a lot of pain. Not sure I can be much of a contributor but sure appreciate those that are.

Anyway, through an odd lot of circumstances I ended up being the new owner of an 86 K75 C in December (a beat, non-runner) and have been steadily working my way through lists of things to do while bringing it back to life. Long story short, it's 300+ miles into being back on the road. I doubt it would be there without the internet and sites like this one. It's no where near complete (is one ever) but will try to post a couple introduction pictures.

Ted     

[motodude]

Question:  Is it bad form to reply to a "pinned" thread?  Or is it, "bad forum"?  :hmm:

They seem to me kinda like they're supposed to be immutable or something, but that does not seem to be a hard and fast rule.

Just curious,
Tom

[frankenduck]

Question:  Is it bad form to reply to a "pinned" thread?  Or is it, "bad forum"?  :hmm:

They seem to me kinda like they're supposed to be immutable or something, but that does not seem to be a hard and fast rule.

Just curious,
Tom

No, they are just "stickied" to remain at the top of a subforum.  If they were somehow sacred then we'd lock them too.  If we (the almighty mods) think a post belongs somewhere else then we'll simply move it.  It's not a big deal.

[motodude]

Question:  Is it bad form to reply to a "pinned" thread?  Or is it, "bad forum"?  :hmm:

They seem to me kinda like they're supposed to be immutable or something, but that does not seem to be a hard and fast rule.

Just curious,
Tom

No, they are just "stickied" to remain at the top of a subforum.  If they were somehow sacred then we'd lock them too.  If we (the almighty mods) think a post belongs somewhere else then we'll simply move it.  It's not a big deal.

Cool.  Thanks.

Yes, they do always appear at the top of any given list don't they.  Makes sense now that you point it out. 

Tom

[iedawkin]

Just wanted to share how great this site is!  I've been riding my K75S for the last 7 years and it just keeps coming back for more.  I've replaced brushes on both alternator and starter, adjusted the valve clearance, installed front fork seals, crankcase vent hose, brake pads, and burned my way to a 5th set of tires.  Overall experience has been pleasant and I recommend this family of bikes to all within earshot.

Along the way I converted to Naked.  The conversion itself, maybe could be said was more or less spontaneous.  But in actuality took a couple weeks of head scratching.  Projectors are pulled from 97 Chrysler Town & Country(yes, the minivan).  Rear shock is badly mis-matched and from a 99 Daytona(I think).

I like pics so....











Ian

[frankenduck]

Nice brick.  Interesting headlights. :2thumbup:

Welcome to motobrick.com.

[argent brick]

I like the headlights also. How about a writeup on how it was done. Pictures would be a big plus.
Us Brickheads want to know!

[DRxBMW]

I like the headlights also. How about a writeup on how it was done. Pictures would be a big plus.
Us Brickheads want to know!

Check out this monster K 100 "rat scrambler" Argent.

[frankenduck]

That's one of the cleaner K100 rats I've seen.  I might even ride THAT one. :eek:

[argent brick]

That IS the cleanest rat that I have ever seen. Most that I have spotted have been beat to ... well you get the idea.

[DRxBMW]

That IS the cleanest rat that I have ever seen. Most that I have spotted have been beat to ... well you get the idea.

Akin to GS's, K rats,especially scramblers are supposed to be DIRTY. 

IMHO, the high "beak style" front fender does justice.

Ever seen the faux mud deals the GS yuppie poser crew don on there whips ?

[argent brick]

I was not talking about dirt. The bikes just were not well maintained.