What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?

[johnny]

greetings...

i had them put black light bulbs in my cluster... its rad as f... makes the white markings on the speedo and tach glow like a moe... cost a few extra butts worth it for sure...

j o

[Nine80seven]

He fixed mine back in '04.  '84KRS. Still working.  Also fixed my '74 R90S, calibrated it, still works great.

[Rcgreaves]

Here is the parts fiche from Max BMW





I have a low seat on my bike and the actuator rod is a little short on mine as well.  It does fit and does work but only just...

So while I didn't order up an actuator rod #19 on the fiche, I dug up a slightly smaller diameter rod added .5 inch length, matched the bend and presto.  Its been off and on several times in the first week with no ill habits.  Low seat induces a bit of Honda Magna, Shadowesque look in profile but what is lost in smooth lines is ....smooth lines, in corner and really enjoying having both feet comfortably planted on terra firma.  If 5'7" or less the low saddle is the way to go.

[volador]

So while I didn't order up an actuator rod #19 on the fiche, I dug up a slightly smaller diameter rod added .5 inch length,

Isn't that actuator rod like a bicycle spoke?

[Rcgreaves]

Interesting thought.. My replacement is a 4/40” rod typically used in RC modeling the oem Rod is thicker, I didn’t measure, maybe 3mm.  Anything that can take the tug without distortion.

[Martin]

I've used a bicycle wheel spoke for a similar application.
Regards Martin.

[natalena]

Another warm day for scooting down the country road's for a hunt. Talked earlier in the season with a sheriff at the pull-out, and he reminded me "don't forget, passengers need helmet's too" with a grin.

[beemuker]

Another warm day for scooting down the country road's for a hunt. Talked earlier in the season with a sheriff at the pull-out, and he reminded me "don't forget, passengers need helmet's too" with a grin.

what are you anchoring those red bungies to.? I have used the grab bars, but even the plastic ends seem to scratch the paint.

[Soggz]

Quick blip into the eye of the storm.

[natalena]

what are you anchoring those red bungies to.? I have used the grab bars, but even the plastic ends seem to scratch the paint.

Got the kayak D-rings off Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075FS1W4V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They only cost $8.89 for 6 pieces, and another buck or so for stainless screws with larger fender washers that were in the recycle parts bin. Arranged it so there's good clearance with hooks, has a strong shear at the 2 inboard rings, and it doubles with a small bungee to always keep the lid from bouncing open if over packed. Tested by tying it and pulling a large log across the yard to the wood pile. Cheers!

[Soggz]

Took the rear drive off to see what’s going on in there. See ‘Wear Shock’.

[natalena]

World's least expensive sidestand platform, zero cost. It works, and free, so no worries about forgetting it.

Got two floor laminate sample's at Home Depot, drilled and screwed together with a wood screw from the bin. It can pivot to adjust the height, and can be turned to have an edge dig into the ground and stay put. Several textures and color designs to match your brick and parking spot.

[Chaos]

Got the kayak D-rings off Amazon

Those are nice, much less obtrusive than those damn "bungee buddies" that used to be stuck haphazardly all over otherwise nice bikes.  Years ago I bent and pop riveted some coat hangers, they're held up well.

[Nine80seven]

Watched the, BMW K100RS Autobahn, YouTube a couple times.  Cold and drizzle here.  That bike musta been a four valve as it was hangin around 240kph.

[Nine80seven]

Finally got the twenty dollar running lights hooked up.  Supposed to be 1000 lumens, like my flashlights.  You know, to get their attention.  But, oh oh, they look mighty bright.  And the relay and voltmeter jury rigged.  Went for a spin, nobody flashed me, time to clean up the wiring.  Rain again tomorrow.  Hope it doesn't turn to snow. 
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[Gabriel70]

Get off your soapbox. This section is for posting what you and your Brick did to each other recently.

Chill!

[Gabriel70]

Yesterday I was reckless.  I wanted to chronicle my marvelous country commute home on my gopro....maybe another day....  I was too too hot entering a deep right hander- off screen to left of frame.  The bike hit what I term a "whooptie" as in a tarmac repair that unweighted the suspension.  The handlebars began to oscillate uncontrollably.  on the brakes now, right knee dropping to fight the gyrations and off into a ditch went my lovely silver bitch I call Betz.  Go Pro recorded I left the saddle at 78mph. Dumb ass...now sore ass... The Go Pro footage is wild.  I must have tumbled 30 times  Not proud of that today but thankful I'm sufficiently acrobatic to walk away with only rash....all armor installed for this ride daily...


So is it the spinning drive shaft that induces this wobble?  Is it the fluidbloc that is there to fight this?  chain drive and a steering damper for my next ride me thinks!!


The bike is insured and I intend to restore it as most of it is cosmetic. 


38 years of street riding, this is my very first shunt.  My sons age 19 and 24 will never let me live this down.  My bride held her breath a lot yesterday.

78mph ..seriously???
I suggest you slow down before you kill yourself ...

[Scott]

Checked valve lash.  All were in spec.  I did order the specialty tools to depress and hold the bucket for a shim swap if necessary in the future.  I reused all the gaskets and sealing bushes and the 1/2 moon plugs, but I'm not a fan of that approach and will order all new for the next check.  Over the years I've had small leaks from reusing gaskets and find using new each time is relatively cheap insurance to prevent rework. 
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[Soggz]

Rode it and cleaned it.

[Supershooter]

On Saturday, I convinced my bride of 17 years, that day, she ought to take a ride on the BMW. I promised it wouldn't try to buck her off. I'd riden it all summer without issue and I just wanted her to get used to the riding position of the beemer.
After a fuel stop and 15 miles we stop at a stop sign and the bike states to act up. It didn't want to idle without a lot of throttle twist, and then it took all the fuel I was offering and jumped forward until I grabbed the clutch, almost bucking her off. She was not impressed. I herded the bike to a safe place off the road, it died but the start was engaged as soon as it died until it started and ran fine for the next ten miles and one stop sign. The following stop sign, it acted up again, I killed it restarted it, ran fine until we got home 15 miles later, no more stop signs.
What's wrong now?
Supershooter

[johnny]

fore pin

[Rcgreaves]

78mph ..seriously???
I suggest you slow down before you kill yourself ...

I appreciate the suggestion sir- but decline!  I’ve been reluctant to post the GoPro cam video that shows the speedo at 78 when I dumped it.  I tumbled 4 times. I was very lucky in deed and, ready for more! Went out and found a better Brick!  If you haven’t viewed it go search YouTube for Dunlop wobble and weave this video did a great job of explaining why I tumbled.  49 years literally one shunt- I’m ok with that.

[Soggz]

I appreciate the suggestion sir- but decline!  I’ve been reluctant to post the GoPro cam video that shows the speedo at 78 when I dumped it.  I tumbled 4 times. I was very lucky in deed and, ready for more! Went out and found a better Brick!  If you haven’t viewed it go search YouTube for Dunlop wobble and weave this video did a great job of explaining why I tumbled.  49 years literally one shunt- I’m ok with that.

Dunlop wobble and weave! Lol. That happened to me on my bricks ‘shake down’ ride earlier in the year! Only, I got it up to 114 mph to see what I could get out of it! I never dumped it, just laid down on the tank with the throttle off. Controlled it down to 90 ok, then rode home. New progressive springs are bought, and sat in my garage waiting for the front end rebuild in the winter!
No video though, as I don’t have a action cam.

[Martin]

Packed up my camping gear for a three day ride encompassing the BM Kane Toad Rallye. I love the compact camping gear that is available these days. I managed to get all the camping gear in the left hand tragkorb. All the other gear went into the right hand tragkorb and top box with no need to strap anything down on top of the bike.
Regards Martin.

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[Soggz]

Packed up my camping gear for a three day ride encompassing the BM Kane Toad Rallye. I love the compact camping gear that is available these days. I managed to get all the camping gear in the left hand tragkorb. All the other gear went into the right hand tragkorb and top box with no need to strap anything down on top of the bike.
Regards Martin.

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Now that’s cool!
What’s a hootchie? Is that the equivalent of a tarp?