Author Topic: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ? (Read 2998882 times)

herseyb · « **Reply #1650 on:** September 24, 2015, 11:07:25 AM »

Left the light on, had a heck of a time convincing my charger to start to recharge the battery.

Took the fuel tank off of the first time myself, discovered it doesn't have the little clips that hold it in, just wedged into the aging rubber grommets. Yikes? Also missing one rubber mount for the L-Jetronic. (I've got the low seat.)

Installed a used hazard lights switch, and the little icon fell out! But the hazards work fine now, and taking off the tank isn't an intimidating mystery anymore.

mejetski2000 · « **Reply #1651 on:** September 26, 2015, 11:24:56 AM »

PIAA H4 install and road test with new Wilber's shock. installed new EBC rear pads

subforry · « **Reply #1652 on:** September 27, 2015, 02:23:10 PM »

Installed a set of Shinko Podium on my K1100RS. Have not ridden yet. The 170/60-18 fit fine with 2 spacers. The old rear Michelin road pilot 2 was slightly narrower. So no issues with the larger size.

jay1622 · « **Reply #1653 on:** September 27, 2015, 10:06:59 PM »

Pulled the Pistons and gave them a good cleaning. I was very happy to see the rings were darn near flawless and the ring-grooves cleaned up with just acetone and yarn.

herseyb · « **Reply #1654 on:** September 28, 2015, 10:04:28 AM »

Nice, Jay! How many miles on that engine?

MonkeyMcBean · « **Reply #1655 on:** September 28, 2015, 10:52:01 AM »

Quote from: jay1622 on September 21, 2015, 11:26:10 AM

Pulled the head and cleaned the piston faces.

This thing only has 32k miles on the clock; I can't believe how dirty the pistons were. And the exhaust ports?!? Filthy!

Still need to clean the head gasket face on the block, pull the pistons and clean any residual crud from the rings and ring wells.

Please to see the cylinder walls look like they were honed yesterday; simply perfect!

NSvane · « **Reply #1656 on:** October 01, 2015, 06:30:10 AM »

Changed a burned starter relay and exchanged the lousy battery to a OEM bmw thing...

Now it just purrs as a very large, square kitten!

F14CRAZY · « **Reply #1657 on:** October 05, 2015, 11:57:41 AM »

Well it was yesterday but I reattached my fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose...don't know why it was disconnected but I was troubleshooting why the bike would want to die at idle but ran fine otherwise. Fortunately troubleshooting took less than 10 seconds.

No cracking but the hose feels really soft and though it doesn't leak it can be pulled off really easily. Should get to replacing that

herseyb · « **Reply #1658 on:** October 06, 2015, 10:21:20 AM »

Broke both knurled engine mount bolts that came with my engine bar mounting kit....

Methinks the torque wrench at the hacker space may not be working properly.... :falldown:

F14CRAZY · « **Reply #1659 on:** October 06, 2015, 09:01:19 PM »

Changed out the spark plugs. Seems I had at least 27k on them and were definitely overdue though the bike was still running fine. Gap was around 0.040 rather than the 0.024-0.028 it's supposed to be. Used NGK D7EA's which happened to be what was in it. Local Advance Auto Parts had them in stock...$2.19 each. They don't come with the nuts so I had to transfer them (johnny had an old post about that)

At 52,204 I had BMW of Grand Rapids adjust the valves since I checked them myself and found that #2 and #3 intake valves were tight. I also asked them to recheck and adjust as necessary. I checked them today with 76,204 on the bike (exactly 24k coincidentally). I should probably check them at shorter intervals but the whole thing about K-bricks not needing adjustments very often seems to be true as they were still good :riding:

I follow Chris Harris' advice on loose being ok, so I only check them for tightness :dunno2:

24000

drut · « **Reply #1660 on:** October 10, 2015, 01:41:40 PM »

Blew fork seal when out riding today so pulled fork leg off.Had a pair of seals which came with the bike but when I compared to removed seal definitely too deep to fit circlip so will have to wait until I can get genuine seal.

aim410x · « **Reply #1661 on:** October 18, 2015, 08:37:22 AM »

I took a layer of foam off of my OEM seat and re-vinyled then removed my rear WORKS suspension and installed my new Progressive shock that was the 13.2 inch variety. At 5'8" and 200 lbs I have now got 3/4 of both my feet on the ground. Took the bike for a 25 mile spin and the new shock seems to take the bumps okay and no noticeable issues to stability. Looking good and smooth as glass, but always more to do like barbacks and the Aeroflow, etc. but that will wait till another payday or three or four.

Tuco · « **Reply #1662 on:** October 18, 2015, 10:58:24 PM »

Scored a factory heated grip kit!!! Now for the install!

aim410x · « **Reply #1663 on:** October 23, 2015, 03:05:24 PM »

I adjusted the clutch. The clutch release lever had actually been resting on the muffler, making a loud whack sound everytime I let off the clutch lever. Now it is closer to the 2.95" that is supposed to be. the hand level is at about 3 mm before engages. Also put the lower cowl on and sanded down the muffler guard and clear coated. Just turned 19000 on the clock.

WayneDW · « **Reply #1664 on:** October 25, 2015, 08:47:42 PM »

Put her to bed for the winter. Yes, there probably will be some rideable days yet this fall but it's hunting season and today was the day I had available.

bizzaro · « **Reply #1665 on:** October 25, 2015, 10:11:20 PM »

Hey Wayne,
You can mix the two! I went Turkey hunting this morning. Got back and took a much needed ride. I have been off the bike too long, busy with other shit. I put a little Marvel Mystery Oil and a bit of Sea Foam in the oil to loosen up the gunk before my Winter oil change. Rode about 50 miles then returned home and changed the oil. I don't like to let dirty oil sit in the bike for the Winter. While I was at it, I removed my johnny blanket, and put the bunkers back in for cold weather riding. I also removed the hose I found loose this summer under the fuel tank, and capped it up on the engine end. Fuel EPA hose thingy I think. I found it disconnected under my fuel tank this Summer. Checked the coolant freeze protection. Got to beef that up a bit. Oh and when I was out turkey hunting, no birds,(well a couple o partridge), I got a glimpse of a buck...................season opens here November 14. I will be back there. It was a nice buck!

rbm · « **Reply #1666 on:** October 26, 2015, 06:09:20 PM »

Also put my K75 to bed for the winter this weekend. Same with the Moto Guzzi.

island_boy · « **Reply #1667 on:** October 28, 2015, 07:08:34 PM »

What did I do?

Well, I had my newly purchased off ebay '92 K100RS 16v delivered! Took possession, got insurance, got her tagged, and spent the afternoon riding all over town. Took my 12yr old 2-up on it, she loved it.

Wife wants to go for a 'date night' on her later. I may need a stick to beat the ladies off... :euro

Loving her so far. Cleaned up nicely. Discovered a slight leak in the master cylinder after riding, it dribbles down the right side of the fairing in long lines... so I'll be looking at that shortly. Time for the search button!

My first BMW, my first K-bike, my first 'real' bike. Been a dirt bike rider and owned an old '73 Honda CL360 for a number of years. But this is my first 'real' bike, and I'm lovin' it!

Cheers.

Island Boy

WayneDW · « **Reply #1668 on:** October 28, 2015, 08:54:23 PM »

Island Boy, Nice.... welcome!

kryder · « **Reply #1669 on:** October 28, 2015, 09:19:48 PM »

Quote from: island_boy on October 28, 2015, 07:08:34 PM

Loving her so far. Cleaned up nicely. Discovered a slight leak in the master cylinder after riding, it dribbles down the right side of the fairing in long lines... so I'll be looking at that shortly.

Cheers.

Island Boy

Nice! Regarding the leaking front master cylinder; in my experience it is better to replace rather than attempt a rebuild as it will likely start leaking again. You'll save time and money in the long run.

Tuco · « **Reply #1670 on:** October 28, 2015, 09:52:07 PM »

Nice, enjoy ! Stop by if you're out this way.
Al

island_boy · « **Reply #1671 on:** October 28, 2015, 10:53:39 PM »

Thanks y'all for the warm welcome!

Another thing I did today was take one daughter twice on two rides, and the wife to the store for some groceries. In her excited spirit, my daughter (12) opened the hard bag and broke the chain off, so I'll be screwing that back in through the case. :-)

Now she's warm away in the garage. Doesn't like to start on the sidestand when cold, so I learned to bump-start her tonight. Who needs a kickstarter anyway... :-)

I'm going to start a thread on my ownership of the bike, and the maintenance/upgrades I do. Found this tonight - any ironbutters on here? Something I've always wanted to do, and it appears that the bike is set up for it... it came from Reno, btw.

Cheerio!

Island Boy
Warmin' up in the Deep South

drut · « **Reply #1672 on:** October 29, 2015, 05:42:55 AM »

"Doesn't like to start on the sidestand when cold"

Should have a switch on the sidestand to stop it starting hot or cold when stand is down.

aim410x · « **Reply #1673 on:** October 29, 2015, 07:34:13 AM »

Quote from: island_boy on October 28, 2015, 07:08:34 PM

What did I do?

Well, I had my newly purchased off ebay '92 K100RS 16v delivered! Took possession, got insurance, got her tagged, and spent the afternoon riding all over town. Took my 12yr old 2-up on it, she loved it.

Wife wants to go for a 'date night' on her later. I may need a stick to beat the ladies off... :euro

Loving her so far. Cleaned up nicely. Discovered a slight leak in the master cylinder after riding, it dribbles down the right side of the fairing in long lines... so I'll be looking at that shortly. Time for the search button!

My first BMW, my first K-bike, my first 'real' bike. Been a dirt bike rider and owned an old '73 Honda CL360 for a number of years. But this is my first 'real' bike, and I'm lovin' it!

Cheers.

Island Boy

War Eagle Island Boy! I am in Wetumpka, just 40 miles down Hwy 14. Ive been on beemers since I was 5 years old, when pop got his 75/5 and have tools and a lift. Be Happy to get together and give the bike a run thru with you. This forum is really the best for K bikes, tons of knowledge! Welcome aboard!

olivertwisto · « **Reply #1674 on:** October 29, 2015, 09:58:36 AM »

Pulled off the ancient original grips and replaced 'em with some dual density gel progrips. So much nicer than the old hockey pucks. Also bought a bellypan and bracket for $20. Good deal! Can't wait to get it repainted and on the bike.

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