What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?

[Octarine]

FML :swear:

So I need to change some shims but it's not the end of the world. So I say to myself " ok lets bleed the brakes and get rid of that molasses looking brake fluid, that'll be easy"
WRONG
Take off the front reservoir cap and the diaphragm is stuck to the cap. I very gently start to pull it away and the entire inner surface of the diaphragm sloughs off in tiny pieces.
Then the top part rips like a condom on Prom night. I figure ok, at least I can get rid of the old fluid. Hook up the Mityvac and crack the bleeder, nothing happens. Corrosion in the bleed nipple. If there's corrosion there, I probably have to rebuild the entire caliper, right? So, diaphragms and rebuild kits for Brembos. I am afraid to even look online to see what those are gonna set me back.

Great. Sunday night, I'm working Mon though next Sat, off Sun then through the following Fri so no chance to get to Motoworks unless I take an hour off in the morning which I may very well do. Didn't even touch the rear. I've got a wet towel wrapped around the handlebar because if the  bars move it leaks. I know I bought an older bike because I like working on them but it would be so much easier without that  pesky day job!

[Chaos]

Can you unscrew the nipple and clean it out? Never seen one corroded that bad :dunno  If the calipers are totally wasted, http://www.beemerboneyard.com/frbrca.html has used ones $50 ea, they're good folks. 

[racinrich]

Ive seen the hole in the bleeder rusted.take it out and see if you can blow thru it or spray brake clean thru it.you can use a small drill bit to clean it out.

[mjydrafter]

I put in a fresh set of "monkey nuts". :eek:

I also topped up the battery and cleaned the area around the battery/alternator. :riding:

[Grim]

The fun of used vehicles.

Bought my 95 LT last week (Saturday 4/6 ). I knew more about the bike and its workings then the people I bought it from. They didnt even know about the storage in the tail when I asked if it had its tools. Told them finders keepers on the bungee cords that were in there with the tools if I buy the bike.   :hehehe

Putted around the neighborhood Sunday not wanting to press my luck. Monday morning get it insured and tagged. Take a couple short rides during the week. I have a receipt where the PO had the engine oil, transmission oil and rear end oil changed at the local dealer in the last 500 miles. They all look nice and clean all right at the full mark so no priority to change them right away.

Find this site looking for owners and repair manuals and read through them.

Friday I get a chance to really start going over it to see what maintenance it needed.

Apparently when the dealer had it for the oil change doing inspections for any possible (safety) issues is not part of their routine.

The rear brake reservoir was bone dry...because the rear brake pads were totally worn out (thankfully not to the metal). They were functioning on the the fluid in the hose. Thank goodness its so long. hahah I wanted to ride it this weekend so I sucked it up and bought the pads from the dealer instead of waiting for mail order from Kbikes or boneyard. Get a second factory style key cut while I'm there and a couple ABS sensor shims because the front was over the .065 feeler and the three shims on it I could not get it to the .055 it needed to be. I brought the bikes Stereo with me so they could look up the code for me so I could see if it works. Squeels like a pig when your turn it on so I assume that's the alarm feature? 

Managed to loose the new key between it being cut and getting home. Called the dealer just before they closed and they couldn't find it :dunno

 Install the new pads and bleed the rear circuit. Check the front level and find fluid low but pretty fresh set of pads on it and no signs of leaks. So topped it off since I'm low on fluid but plan to bleed them soon for good measure.

Sat Morning I decide to run down to the dealer to look for my key before going to the annual blood drive the 4x4 club I run with does. Take the bike so I can bed in the new rear pads. Find my key in the grass right where I told them to check. I had backed in and apparently dropped the new key when I was putting the stereo in the trunk. Go in let them know I found it.

They had a open house going on and told me to grab a ticket for a door prize. So I do and the lady smiles tells me I got a good one and has me pick out of a bin for the corresponding color. Got a $45 cover for the bike.  :eek:

Decide to try the new key when I go to leave and it doesn't work. I looked at it and they looked at it side by side and they looked Identical. So they cut another key and it worked fine.  :dunno

Rounded out the day by my car (70 Pontiac LeMans Convertible) winning a trophy at the Blood drive (i'm thinking it being the only car left had something to do with that LOL) and a $20 gift certificate for Olive Garden so take the wife out in the next couple days.

Rained today so not out riding :(


   

[Red]

Having to take care of aging parents really sucks up the time on my schedule ... so I am somewhat delayed in keeping up with the progress and investigation of my (new to me) '97 K1100LT. Popped the valve cover and checked the current valve measurements. I picked up some shims to make some valve adjustments to this bike.    :yow

[Red]

The front forks came off on this '97 K1100LT. Replaced the seals, wipers, oil and fork springs. Following recommendations, or what other persons are doing, on this forum, I picked up street Race Tech fork springs as replacements to the OEM springs. Needed to do this to handle my size/weight requirements. My "static sag" is at 25mm. Thank you Frankenduck about the Race Tech springs. Added some front fork Gators for protection for the forks and on the new seals and wipes. Thank you Mystic Red for your suggestion on the Gators. Love this forum. It is nice to be able to follow persons who have tried out this stuff and providing much needed sugg and experience. Last, I visited the Lieberry and pulled the piece on the " Curing mushy handlebars" for this K1100LT. The handlebars are true solid now, Love it. I decided to just raise up the OEM handle bars versus attempting to add a "riser". I ended up having to take a 600 mile ride to visit and take care of some things for my aging parents. Based so far, on the results of the above work and this ride, the feel and ride turned out to be exactly what I was striving for. I am really able to feel the road with these new front fork springs and it is very comfortable riding, and the turn response is very, very nice. Vibration in the handlebars are not a noticeable concern for me. I am very happy with the new set-up.   :2thumbup:

[Red]

Visited the internet YouTube and watched a piece by Chris Harris on BMW Service - Pre-Purchase Evaluation 1996 K1100LT. What I learned was to check and replace the rubber mount (right side of the motorcycle) for the exhaust system. I checked and my bike's rubber mount had failed, I replaced it.   :clap:

[Red]

Again, visited the internet YouTube, BMW Service - Electric Windshield Repair for K75RT and K1100LT's by Chris Harris. Took off the base and apart (somewhat), and reinstalled the windshield actuator. Followed the notes from said YouTube clip and cleaned and oiled  the components and rails that made up the electric windshield assembly. Everything works now.   

[mystic red]

Looks like you're on your way to piloting a brand new Brick, Red.

[Red]

I'm a fan of the CEE-Bailey Windshields ... although, it has been some time since I replaced a windshield for a bike. I've been reading some comments made by fellow "K bikers", and it has caused me to have some concerns about their respective experiences with CEE-Bailey. I bought my first CEE-Bailey windshield some eleven years ago for my then new Kawasaki (C-10 style) Concours. I can only say that I have had very good, dependable service from this windshield on the road, over these years. The windshield, in  fact, still looks brand new ... no complaints. After much research on the internet and visiting the recommended web sites of various windshield manufactures discussed on various internet motorcycle forums, I decided to call CEE-Bailey via the phone and discuss my needs for a new windshield for my K1100LT. I was not disappointed upon calling and talking with them. In talking with the "marketing/sales persons" it was apparent that they would only offer what is available via the sizes shown on their web site for the K1100LT. I eventually was transferred to the operation side of CEE-Bailey and talked with an experienced production guy. It turns out it was the same guy I had talked to originally, some eleven years ago. He actually remembered what I requested and ordered for the Kawa. The sizes for the K1100LT come in sizes made by specific "forms". I was able to get CEE-Bailey to build me my windshield, (they would refer to it as a "custom built" windshield) based on their standards. What it really means is that the CEE-Bailey production side is able to "stretch their bike windshield forms" a bit (not too much) over what they offer to the trade. I'm really happy with finished product they have sent to me. I ordered the Euro Cut style windshield. The windshield is working great on the road.

[Octarine]

Picked my donor bike off the ground and leaned it against a telephone pole after the centerstqnd decided it only needed one leg on the asphalt sometime last night. Oh yeah, picked it up twice after it over corrected on the left side pick up and went to the R.

Sigh. At least it was the donor. Cant wait to get my garage and tear that thing into manageable bits

[Grim]

Having to take care of aging parents really sucks up the time on my schedule ... so I am somewhat delayed in keeping up with the progress and investigation of my (new to me) '97 K1100LT. Popped the valve cover and checked the current valve measurements. I picked up some shims to make some valve adjustments to this bike.    :yow

Thats amazingly clean for a 97! How many miles did it have and do you know what they were running for oil?

I like the Chris Harris vids as well. Just cant watch them while the 12 year old is around. I'd be the one taking a beating if she dropped the F bomb.  Watched the one that covered exhaust mount as well and it was one of the first things I checked on mine.



Drove mine to work today and just as I got to work it missed a couple beats just as I pulled in. On the way home it started fine decided to make a lap of the block and head to a auto parts store to see if they have a cheap antenna. Got caught at a light and its starts missing BAD as I take off.  :dunno Clears a little so instead of going straight home I decided to go to the parts store. Get caught at a light and it starts missing again.  :dunno2: dive off a side street and get pointed back home. Really had to rev it to take off. breaking up all the way home and as I turn onto my street it starts acting better.

Let it cool and start looking for Vac leaks, none that I could find but the rubber between the throttle body and head on a could look a little worse for wear but found no leaks with some propane.

Pulled the plugs and metered the wires. Wires good. #4 plug had some deposits that were not on the other three. Cleaned the deposits off and checked gaps. #2 gap was something like 34 when it should have been 26-28.

I filed it Saturday so got worried I got some bad gas or the F-in ethanol separated and loaded my tank with water. Took the gas cap off to peak in the tank. Its spotless in the tank. Did not see any water in the low parts. Cant see the actual pick up as its view is blocked by the pump but rocked the bike back to try to see if any water was hiding under the pump but nothing came out.

Put it back together drove it around my neighborhood for a while got it good and hot and seems fine.  :dunno

Either it was the deposits on the plug or it did suck up a little water and passed it.

Drive it tomorrow and see what happens. I live close so the wife can come get me and I can go grab it with the trailer if it breaks down.

Think I'll order plugs, the rubber intake parts, new fuel lines (they look dry), filter and O rings for the flanges and change them for good measure this week. I have a place near by that can turn around injectors in 48 hours so may have them serviced. If your in the metro Atlanta area its http://www.tdesystems.com/ Their main office where they service the injectors is Forest Park and they have a location on Hwy5 right at the Cherokee/ Cobb county line and they run stuff back and forth daily. They have no problem servicing Bosch and ND injectors. They did a good job on the injectors in my 4Runner and inline price wise with others that service injectors.

[roninvt]

Replaced my Sport Demons with new Pilot Activs, dumped the lead and poured in the dynabeads! 

[Grim]

Got tunes! Rode around a bit today and its running decent so it was just the plugs. Will get some fresh ones in ti soon. I also am running some techron through it to see if the injector is lean and causing the plug problem.

So I managed to pick up a cheap antenna at Pep girls and make it work. The mast was gone but the parts in the fairing where there so I was able to modify a $16 antenna to work with the bike. Got the code from the dealer last week and after some futzing around managed to get it to unlock and work. No rear speakers. There is a set of wires in the glove box not connected to anything and I guess thats the Trunk speakers so I'll mess with that tomorrow.

Anybody know of a wiring diagram for the stereo? I skimmed through the factory manual and did not see it.

[Red]

New Michelin Pilot Road 3 tires came in ... attempted to mount the tire (150/70-17) on my K1100LT stock rear wheel ... and  could not get it to work. Took it down to my local BMW shop to let them have a go at it and they tried, and tried (straps too) but no go ... I returned these tires and had the shop remount my existing Ply on the rear wheel. I've decided to just burn up the rubber on my Plys and will see what I can do with having radials at a future date. I'm inclined to go with and obtain the rear wheel (found on the K1100RS) and then put some radial tires on this K1100LT of mine.   :musicboohoo:      :dunno2:

[detbmw]

Installed new Bosch Type II reconditioned fuel injectors and synced the throttle bodies.

Then changed the oil.

[Red]

Installed two 4 inch front speakers on the '97 K1100LT. I chose JL Audio, Evolution C2-400X speakers. I will need to work on the radio next to hear some tunes.  :yes

[CRASH]

New Michelin Pilot Road 3 tires came in ... attempted to mount the tire (150/70-17) on my K1100LT stock rear wheel ... and  could not get it to work. Took it down to my local BMW shop to let them have a go at it and they tried, and tried (straps too) but no go ... I returned these tires and had the shop remount my existing Ply on the rear wheel. I've decided to just burn up the rubber on my Plys and will see what I can do with having radials at a future date. I'm inclined to go with and obtain the rear wheel (found on the K1100RS) and then put some radial tires on this K1100LT of mine.   :musicboohoo:      :dunno2:

Start another thread on this and tell us what exactly the issue was.  If the size is right, it can work.

[TimTyler]

Installed a low seat last week, rode 200 miles yesterday, and this morning I decided to try switching back to the C handlebars that I auditioned briefly last fall.

In the process I discovered that my mutha effing son-of-a-Bosch radiator fan froze up over the winter. Called all the local retailers who had no luck cross-referencing the Bosch numbers so I ordered one from Euro MotoElectrics in Colorado who shipped it 10 minutes after I called to check stock. Should have it by week's end since they're only one time zone away. Forecast for the weekend and next week looks great so it better get here :)

[Red]

So I pulled the LT out this morning to start preparing the bike for my ride/trip up North to Redding/Mt. Shasta, CA. USA. When I grabbed the front hand brake lever, the darn thing went "mush" on me. Darn! Double darn!!  :yow  My brake lines appear to be the originals and the front short brake line blew out at the banjo fitting! Kinda tells me that the rubber for my brake lines are pretty worn out and the rest of my brake line system are suspect too .... Local auto parts store supplied a temporary line and fittings as a replacement and temporary  fix. I had to scramble a bit to neutralize the brake fluid that had dropped onto the front fender paint. I checked the front rotors to see that they are not locked up. Added the temp line, added some more brake fluid and bled the brake line. Whew!  I'm glad now, that this happened while at home and not out on the road. Ordered a K1100LT Spiegler steel braided brake line system for the bike. Spiegler said it would take about two weeks to build and ship the brake lines. The temp front brake short line cost me $50.00. The Spiegler lines will cost me $185.00 plus $shipping cost.   :riding:

[Octarine]

Today's my Saturday thanks to retail. Rebuilt all three calipers and bled the brakes. Front still feels a bit mushy so I ziptied the lever and will check it in the morning. I put in new brake pads as well so short of. Ew lines, the brakes are new.

By the time I got that done the mailman arrived with the valve shim tools so I swapped in the correct size shims. I was on a roll by then so I replaced the valve cover gaskets and changed the oil.

I hope to take her for a shakeout ride tomorrow and see how she runs.

[Grim]

Parts came in I ordered including the missing battery tie down bracket yesterday.

 My bike has the Odyssey PC680 battery and it doesn't fit quite right. The PO had some piece of plastic on it to keep it insulated that I had to retain for the correct height and to keep the positive isolated. . Was a bit of a hokey set up. What are others doing to make this Odssey work?

I also installed my missing bar end.


Today I'll replace the broken crash bar isolation mounts. 

[eyeofcy]

Had some time so I put the RS up on the lift for fluids, rear brake flush and a FD spline lube that I hadn't done since I bought it from the PO last spring.  The splines have seen better days and were dry as a bone.  A wire brush and a good cleaning before applying the Honda Moly lube.  Should last me till I ship them off to Bruno's next winter.

[2000rsv]

Well, not just today.

Changed clutch and main o-ring seal. Lubed splines, installed new driveshaft since splines had not been lubed in time.  Installed bar risers and longer brake line from MC to steering head.  New o-ring under front brake MC reservoir.  New shoes front and back.  New plugs.  Checked the valve clearance.  Sync'd throttle bodies.  Fixed throttle lock.  Lubed throttle cable mechanism.

1/2 can of Seafoam in a full tank of non-ethanol fuel.

It is ready to ride - I hope.