What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?

[branandfox]

I meant to imply that the fairings style differs from the REALLY old pichlers for the K100's. also, That orange wulf faired K bike is simply gorgeous. too bad I cannot find a wulf fairing.

[frankenduck]

Yeah, kinda wish I hadn't sold that one.  I liked that fairing.  Great protection in thunderstorms and was also great for riding sans helmet.  My favorite day on that bike was taking it over Beartooth Pass without a helmet.

[argent brick]

I think we all have a bike or car that we regret parting with. I should have never sold my boxer or my 1963 Dart. Here is another pic.  I know it is a boxer but it is orange and silver, so I placed it in here because of the colors.

[2000rsv]

I think we all have a bike or car that we regret parting with. I should have never sold my boxer or my 1963 Dart. Here is another pic.  I know it is a boxer but it is orange and silver, so I placed it in here because of the colors.

Would also like to see a picture of the '63 Dart.  My Dad had one that was a convertible with a small block 8 cylinder in it.  It would fly.  Cool car.

[argent brick]

I think we all have a bike or car that we regret parting with. I should have never sold my boxer or my 1963 Dart. Here is another pic.  I know it is a boxer but it is orange and silver, so I placed it in here because of the colors.

Would also like to see a picture of the '63 Dart.  My Dad had one that was a convertible with a small block 8 cylinder in it.  It would fly.  Cool car.

I would like a picture of it too. I don't think I have any. My ex-wife tore the car up. To her it was just a another car. To me it was much more than that. I grew up across the street from that very car. I remember when my neighbor bought it back in 1963. He died a few years later and it sat in the garage most of the time. His wife drove it very little. It looked like a million bucks. The car was all original except for one door repaint. The only thing I had to do was buff the paint and throw some wax on it to display it in a local car show. When I got it, it only had less than 84000 original miles on it. That was 1997.

Here is one in black. Mine was white with a blue interior.

[Chaos]

Speaking of Darts, I had a 64 4dr 225.  My Grandma bought it new, gave it to my mom, then my 2 older brothers tried to trash it until I finally got it in 1970.  Then it sat in the backyard for a decade until I sold it to a bud at work, who sold it to his brother, who sold it to his neighbor.....

Anyway, about 5 years ago I saw it at a grocery store, recognized some of the decals.  It was rusted through, bare springs for the seats, duck taped windows, BUT IT STILL RAN!

Damn thing couldn't corner for squat, brakes were a joke and the slant 6 got 14mpg but it could take all the abuse imaginable and come back for more.

[fespado]

nothing yet. ...  got a new toy  :yes

What is that?

[fespado]

Installed a new battery (Odissey) and a cut off switch for when the bike will be sitting in the garage un-driven.

[fespado]

Better photos:

[billday]

Finished my air/fuel intake refurb, everything is back together....

Air box with ignition in it is installed....

In the process of installing the PIAA lights I bought from Duck -- waiting for my Posi-Taps to come in tomorrow's mail so I can make the final connection (thanks for talking me through it, Duck, hopefully I can finish the job without frying anything). [UPDATE: See last pic below!]

Up next: I'm waiting for the headlight relay kit I ordered from Eastern Beaver. This has been a winter for conspicuity upgrades, I've also added rear Run-n-Lights running lights.

[roninvt]

I installed an Eastern Beaver relay kit and ordered a Rick Mayer seat.  Eastern Beaver was great to deal with and the kit is awesome.   :2thumbup:
 Hoping I will be saying the same thing about my new seat!! 

[Bassv]

Replaced the gaskets of the fuelcap: http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,3798.msg23115.html#msg23115

[WayneDW]

Done polishing on the new paint job of fairing and parts.  Three coats of paint, four coats of polish, one coat of wax.  Shining pretty good now!
Fuel Injectors are back from Mr Injector and the weather is warming up.  I think it's time to start putting things back together!

[detbmw]

Installed a Kisan SM-6 Signalminder, so now the turn signals on both my bikes work the same. I didn't have four-way flashers before, now I do. I like having the turn signals on as running lights and I like the fast-flash option on the turn signal.

Replaced the three rubber bushings between the throttle-bodies and the air accumulator. The bike had started running like crap at idle a couple weeks ago. A posting on this forum pointed me right to the problem. Afterwards when I cranked the bike, it ran perfect at idle.

Painted the silver lines on the valve and crankcase covers black and painted the BMW on both sides red to match the fairing color. I saw a K75S on ebay a while back that had the BMW letters painted red on both sides and I liked that.

[frankenduck]

Installed a Kisan SM-6 Signalminder, so now the turn signals on both my bikes work the same

With the SM-6 you can now run LED turn signals.  Like these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1157-BAY15D-18-SMD-5050-Amber-Yellow-Tail-Turn-Signal-18-LED-Car-Light-Bulb-/321064444175?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac0eea10f&vxp=mtr

[detbmw]

Installed a Kisan SM-6 Signalminder, so now the turn signals on both my bikes work the same

With the SM-6 you can now run LED turn signals.  Like these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1157-BAY15D-18-SMD-5050-Amber-Yellow-Tail-Turn-Signal-18-LED-Car-Light-Bulb-/321064444175?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac0eea10f&vxp=mtr

So this led plugs right into the existing front and back turn signal bulb socket as is?

And the SM-6 will know that there is a working light there even with the lower power draw?

[frankenduck]

Yep, they're "plug-n-play" in the sockets.

The SM-6 doesn't test the turn signal bulbs like the OEM flasher relay does.

That's what I run on my bikes - SM-6 with those LEDs.

[argent brick]

Yep, they're "plug-n-play" in the sockets.

The SM-6 doesn't test the turn signal bulbs like the OEM flasher relay does.

That's what I run on my bikes - SM-6 with those LEDs.

Do you still have the darned red dash light come on because the LEDs don't draw power like a normal bulb?

[detbmw]

Yep, they're "plug-n-play" in the sockets.

The SM-6 doesn't test the turn signal bulbs like the OEM flasher relay does.

That's what I run on my bikes - SM-6 with those LEDs.

Thanks! I just ordered four!

[frankenduck]

Yep, they're "plug-n-play" in the sockets.

The SM-6 doesn't test the turn signal bulbs like the OEM flasher relay does.

That's what I run on my bikes - SM-6 with those LEDs.

Do you still have the darned red dash light come on because the LEDs don't draw power like a normal bulb?

Different circuits:

a) The flasher relay hyperflashes the turn signals if it thinks one is bad.

b) The BMU (bulb monitor unit) which lights up the "triangle light" in the cluster checks the tail and brake light bulbs. The Bulb Monitor Unit (BMU) and LEDs 

[ttown95LT]

So far I have removed the final drive, transmission, clutch, and now headed after the intermediate case.  Then I can really address the one thing that has bugged me for the last year, which is the starter clutch.  It hasn't stranded me yet, so far gentle tapping on the intermediate case while cranking the starter has always worked at getting it to engage but I know I'm on borrowed time.  I did find that the previous owner or mechanic had improperly installed the forward driveshaft boot and it has been rubbing on the driveshaft, hence the strange smell of burning rubber after each ride.  All the splines look exceptionally well, but were lacking sufficient lube so all this is well worth the effort.  The clutch disk is worn pretty close to the limit so will be installing another one.  Hope to have everything buttoned back up within a week, but working 70hr work weeks isn't leaving me much time, but this is great therapy from work. 

[billday]

Installed my Eastern Beaver relay kit. When I told Jim I had a naked K with a bucket lamp, he said to buy the kit with short leads on the relays, and put the relays inside the bucket. Well... I should have known that there's no room or anything in my headlight bucket. But no problem! I stuck the relays to the bottom of the bucket with that heavy double-sided utility tape stuff. They'll be concealed by my little fairing and reasonably protected from the elements. I spent time tidying up the wires in there and my headlight is visibly brighter now.

SO CLOSE to going for a ride.... just need to pressure check my new fuel lines and adjust the choke and throttle. Can't wait!

[detbmw]

A friend who used to have the old-style tank bag gave me an old rain cover that he had. When I got it the other day, it looked like he had been using it to clean the bottom of an oil-drain pan for the last ten years. Some Dawn dish soap and a lot of elbow grease later and it looks pretty close to new. I think you can't buy these new anymore, so I feel like I really made a score!

[roninvt]

I replaced all the fuel lines and crankcase breather hose.  Installed battery, re-checked my recent Eastern Beaver kit installation, all good.  Fired her up and went for first ride of the year!!  Life is good  :riding:

[detbmw]

Yep, they're "plug-n-play" in the sockets.

The SM-6 doesn't test the turn signal bulbs like the OEM flasher relay does.

That's what I run on my bikes - SM-6 with those LEDs.

Well, they work perfect in the rear turn signals, but they will not illuminate on either side in the front.