Author Topic: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ? (Read 2998694 times)

Olly · « **Reply #725 on:** January 04, 2013, 01:48:01 PM »

Quote from: Lawrence on January 04, 2013, 01:40:48 PM

Olly, I believe that BMW maintenance procedures recommend against lubrication of the control cables. been that way for ages....

Really?? Can't see what harm a little light oil down them could possibly do... :confused:

frankenduck · « **Reply #726 on:** January 04, 2013, 01:53:44 PM »

Quote from: Lawrence on January 04, 2013, 01:40:48 PM

Olly, I believe that BMW maintenance procedures recommend against lubrication of the control cables. been that way for ages....

I was referring to the geared wheel that's used on the K75/100 throttle tube which does require lubrication.

You should also grease both ENDS of the clutch cable.

You're right about the cables though. :2thumbup: The cables all have a Teflon-ish lining and generally anything you put in there will cause that lining to degrade faster.

Freelancer · « **Reply #727 on:** January 08, 2013, 05:30:07 AM »

I repaired my rear left turn signal(broken wire), replaced my tail light lens, cleaned my turn signal cancelation switch(so it would work all of the time) and got the girl inspected.

Later,
Freelancer

WayneDW · « **Reply #728 on:** January 08, 2013, 11:26:05 PM »

I pulled the fairing and lowers to get ready for a new paint job to get rid of the two tone deal I've got going on now.

argent brick · « **Reply #729 on:** January 09, 2013, 08:08:23 PM »

I replaced my "z" hose a couple of days ago. My old one was covered with oil and I had small cracks on both ends by the hose clamps.

Opus · « **Reply #730 on:** January 14, 2013, 11:31:28 AM »

Ordered and installed Ram Mount for the GoPro.
Installed the GoPro App and now can control it from my Phone or Tablet.
Now all I need is some nice riding weather.

detbmw · « **Reply #731 on:** January 14, 2013, 04:19:42 PM »

Last Saturday (not today), checked the valve clearance. All six (K75S

) were within specs. Also replaced the 25-year old valve cover and crankcase cover gaskets and rubber bushings on the bolts. I have a very slight oil leak somewhere on the right side of the engine that I'm trying to stop.

I did learn one valuable lesson - I don't ever want to take the crankcase cover off again. First we had to drain the coolant, then take the fairing off of that side so we could find a place to pour the coolant back in later. When we took the coolant hose off (you know the one, it runs THROUGH the crankcase cover for some crazy reason) there was a piece of stringy rubber hanging out of the bottom of the thermostat housing. So we opened up the thermostat to find the other end of the rubber wrapped around the thermostat. It looked like a gasket had come loose from somewhere and had circulated around the cooling system and eventually got the end caught on the thermostat. Anyway, we pulled it out and eventually put everything back together. I'm keeping the long rubber stringy piece as a souvenir, maybe it will be my rally snake and ride with me.

frankenduck · « **Reply #732 on:** January 14, 2013, 04:52:06 PM »

Quote from: detbmw on January 14, 2013, 04:19:42 PM

you know the one, it runs THROUGH the crankcase cover for some crazy reason

Buy a K75RT. Problem solved.

detbmw · « **Reply #733 on:** January 14, 2013, 05:51:50 PM »

Quote from: frankenduck on January 14, 2013, 04:52:06 PM

Quote from: detbmw on January 14, 2013, 04:19:42 PM
you know the one, it runs THROUGH the crankcase cover for some crazy reason

Buy a K75RT. Problem solved.

But I wanted a cool looking sport bike, I already have an RT (R1100 that is). I guess some engineer felt that the hose couldn't stick out in the air on the S. Or maybe a marketing guy told them to hide it.

frankenduck · « **Reply #734 on:** January 14, 2013, 06:21:08 PM »

The K75RT is the only one that has it out in the open. I'm pretty sure it's because when they retrofitted the K100RT fairing to the K75 that it was the easiest way to do it since the K75RT has a K100 radiator and gas tank. Running the hose that way probably involved a lot less redesign/retooling expense than completely overhauling the RT fairing to fit on a K75.

CRASH · « **Reply #735 on:** January 19, 2013, 01:23:13 AM »

Yesterday was replace the lower ball joint that I noticed had a torn up boot while doing a brake inspection. That brake inspection also led to ordering some Galfer Wave Rotors which I will put on when they arrive. Today was a new set of tires ... trying the ME880 experiment. Want to see if they will allow me to ride like I like to ride while getting better than 5k miles a set of tires. I also went for a ride, will post a video of the awful riding weather we are having a bit later.

hartrepair · « **Reply #736 on:** January 20, 2013, 06:14:55 PM »

I machined a iphone holder so I can have maps and music,and a charger too.

detbmw · « **Reply #737 on:** January 20, 2013, 08:25:41 PM »

This evening I rode my brick to town to gas up at the nearest Chevron. Okay, that's a lame "What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today?", but it leads into the rest of my story.

I had to go inside to get a receipt, and the kid behind the counter (19 or 20 maybe) looks out at my 1988 K75S and he says, "Nice bike! Is that a Harley?"

I said, "No, it's a 25-year old BMW." That kinda killed his interest in my bike. He then continued on with his redneck, anti-Obama rant with the customer beside me.

pallum · « **Reply #738 on:** January 21, 2013, 04:13:33 PM »

Deemed my Russell Daylong upgrade a complete success. Had it since November but have been having some discomfort until finding just the right riding position. Can't wait till the weather warms up and I can really put it through its paces.

argent brick · « **Reply #739 on:** January 21, 2013, 05:46:25 PM »

Quote from: pallum on January 21, 2013, 04:13:33 PM

Deemed my Russell Daylong upgrade a complete success. Had it since November but have been having some discomfort until finding just the right riding position. Can't wait till the weather warms up and I can really put it through its paces.

Nice looking seat. Something like that seems to be a work of art. Way out of my price range.

Chaos · « **Reply #740 on:** January 21, 2013, 08:03:43 PM »

Quote from: detbmw on January 20, 2013, 08:25:41 PM

and he says, "Nice bike! Is that a Harley?"

I'm speechless :loco: I mean, unless you chrome plated all the aluminum and put ape hangers on it :lol:

argent brick · « **Reply #741 on:** January 21, 2013, 09:48:50 PM »

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I'm speechless :loco: I mean, unless you chrome plated all the aluminum and put ape hangers on it :lol:
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If you did that, then I would be speechless

frankenduck · « **Reply #742 on:** January 25, 2013, 02:57:25 PM »

My garage is too cold and cramped for projects of any magnitude in the winter. So I took my K1100RS up to the cabin, knocked the mirrors off and rolled her inside where I could have more room and a nice warm fire.

1) Replaced the Hella FF50s with HID-ified Micro DEs.

2) Replaced the 20 year old fuel lines

3) Installed freshly reconditioned Bosch Series 2 injectors.

4) Rolled the back out the door so I wouldn't asphyxiate myself while synching the throttle bodies.

Enjoy the crappy cell phone pics. :dungee

argent brick · « **Reply #743 on:** January 25, 2013, 07:40:18 PM »

A roof over your head, a warm fire, and a Flying Brick. The only other thing that you could ask for is a sixteen year....nope, I am not going there.

At least you get to have your bike close by in poor weather. Lucky stiff.

detbmw · « **Reply #744 on:** January 25, 2013, 09:36:15 PM »

Quote from: frankenduck on January 25, 2013, 02:57:25 PM

My garage is too cold and cramped for projects of any magnitude in the winter. So I took my K1100RS up to the cabin, knocked the mirrors off and rolled her inside where I could have more room and a nice warm fire.

Took the bike inside to work on it, so, you are single.

argent brick · « **Reply #745 on:** January 26, 2013, 03:25:47 PM »

Maybe not. I remember taking my R60 through my apartment and I have a wife. Of course, it is not the same wife. New bike, new wife.

I do remember the joys of being single though.

WayneDW · « **Reply #746 on:** January 27, 2013, 09:34:37 AM »

My cabinet maker friend and I re-painted the fairing and lowers in his cabinet shop paint booth:

WayneDW · « **Reply #747 on:** January 27, 2013, 08:15:47 PM »

Pulled the injectors for their upcoming trip out west to Mr Injector. There they will go through a complete spa treatment and come back refreshed and ready to perform next spring!

JERRY · « **Reply #748 on:** January 29, 2013, 05:06:56 PM »

I rode my `85 K100RS for the first time ever today. I bought it not running but that has changed. This thing is scary fast and smooth. The roads were wet at first so I was cautious. Then as the roads permited, I got less cautious and increased the rpm. The speedometer does not work, but my 40 plus years of riding told me holy crap this thing is fast. The trees don`t go by this fast on my old Triumph`s or Harley`s. It had a fuel injector seal leaking but a little wiggling stopped that. The only down side is the riding position is hard on my elbows but time will improve this as I get used to it. The up side is yeee haw, is runs and runs well. Jerry

argent brick · « **Reply #749 on:** January 29, 2013, 05:21:02 PM »

Quote from: JERRY on January 29, 2013, 05:06:56 PM

I rode my `85 K100RS for the first time ever today. I bought it not running but that has changed. This thing is scary fast and smooth. The roads were wet at first so I was cautious. Then as the roads permited, I got less cautious and increased the rpm. The speedometer does not work, but my 40 plus years of riding told me holy crap this thing is fast. The trees don`t go by this fast on my old Triumph`s or Harley`s. It had a fuel injector seal leaking but a little wiggling stopped that. The only down side is the riding position is hard on my elbows but time will improve this as I get used to it. The up side is yeee haw, is runs and runs well. Jerry

I bet you are having a blast, Jerry. You will find that Flying Bricks are super smooth, so you don't always know how fast you are going. The speed just seems to creep up there. Nothing like my old R60 boxer.

How about some pictures?

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