Author Topic: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ? (Read 2998834 times)

K1300S · « **Reply #1900 on:** March 01, 2016, 07:36:46 AM »

Nice!

TimTyler · « **Reply #1901 on:** March 01, 2016, 06:28:22 PM »

Quote from: WayneDW on February 29, 2016, 08:18:47 PM

Quote from: TimTyler on February 28, 2016, 07:06:16 PM
Anybody know if dealers generally stock the fuel pump filter cups? EME's got them at almost half price but with shipping it's not such a deal.
Probably not. My experience is that they will order such things for you and then you don't have to pay for shipping but their prices are higher than web sellers so it can be a wash.

You are correct, Wayne. Dealer will overnight one for me from the warehouse so I can get the tank back together tomorrow. Will end up costing $10 more than if I got it from EME, but I'll have it one day sooner.

Nine80seven · « **Reply #1902 on:** March 05, 2016, 12:32:24 PM »

85kRS, simple testing of coolant temp sensors. Resistance goes up and down as expected, per temp applied. However, as these older K bikes seem to run richer as time goes by, the only suspect to this general time altered rich condition is this sensor telling the control unit how rich to run the mix? no? Yes?

So, just buy a new one?

And then the shock when BMW wants 60 bucks for a twelve dollar sensor? Why not a hundred and sixty?

And then the next query, there are tons of sensors cross referenced in various listings, to this part number. Should we stick to BMW parts? Does BMW keep these mysterious sensors in hermetically sealed warehouses, guarded by security, designed with special parameters which can only work with the specially unique LE-Jetronic system designed especially for these specific engines?

I know, a lot of questions before I just click and get my new sensor, but thought I'd ask because most K owners probably have already been treading water in this sea.

Laitch · « **Reply #1903 on:** March 05, 2016, 12:38:25 PM »

Have you done an online search for alternatives? If you've got a verified substitute, why not try it?

TimTyler · « **Reply #1904 on:** March 05, 2016, 12:54:24 PM »

Quote from: Nine80seven on March 05, 2016, 12:32:24 PM

85kRS, simple testing of coolant temp sensors.

I haven't replaced any sensors on my K but I know there are less expensive alternatives at http://www.euromotoelectrics.com/category-s/773.htm

Laitch · « **Reply #1905 on:** March 05, 2016, 12:55:36 PM »

Quote from: Nine80seven on March 05, 2016, 12:32:24 PM

And then the next query, there are tons of sensors cross referenced in various listings, to this part number. Should we stick to BMW parts?

There are many alternative-to-BMW parts listed in the Technical Library here so the answer to that question is "Not necessarily." Look at the Euromoto Electric site, for example, like Tim cited. When I bought my bike, I knew BMW parts could be costly. I relied on magical thinking and my mechanical experience when I searched for the one I have now because I didn't want to outlay more cash than necessary to get on the road. As they wear though, we're all required to come up with cash or innovation to keep them going. Some riders are even using Fix-Or-Repair-Daily components in them, for godsake.

Nine80seven · « **Reply #1906 on:** March 05, 2016, 01:15:41 PM »

Thanx for the tips, have read a bunch, and think, maybe, this sensor has its own parameter for this type of Jetronic application. So, just going to add on the sixty bucks and fagettabout it. Thanx again.

Nine80seven · « **Reply #1907 on:** March 05, 2016, 04:05:13 PM »

Found a table listing resistance for Bosch 0280130032, tested two old sensors, '84 and an '88. They both failed on the high side and the low side. Resistance at 80C, according to specs, 290-364 ohm.

The '84, 590 ohms, the '88, 700 ohms. Cranked the temp to 90C and 480, 540, respectively. Used digital thermometer and water, repeated.

They should have registered 300, better if 290 ohms at 80C. So, unless I'm a ham fisted lunatic, I think I need a new unit.

End of tailpipe was always black, plugs tan only on electrode and ground projection. FWIW, another afternoon ticking away. Cheers bricksters

TimTyler · « **Reply #1908 on:** March 05, 2016, 08:18:10 PM »

I cut my seat in half today.

Making room for a big ol' box or rack or somethin' on the rear end.

WayneDW · « **Reply #1909 on:** March 05, 2016, 08:21:53 PM »

Cool Tim, look forward to seeing what you do with the new space. No one has ever set on my rear seat except my duffle bag, I might just follow your lead!

Scud · « **Reply #1910 on:** March 06, 2016, 02:14:54 AM »

Quote from: Laitch on March 05, 2016, 12:55:36 PM

Some riders are even using Fix-Or-Repair-Daily components in them, for godsake.

My Farking Old Reliable Diesel (1997 F250) has lots of Bosch electronics and metric fasteners. It is a joy (not) to have both metric and SAE things under the same hood.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #1911 on:** March 06, 2016, 10:28:41 AM »

Nice job on that seat, Tim. Won't be long before you have more cargo capacity than a small truck.

Martin · « **Reply #1912 on:** March 06, 2016, 03:55:18 PM »

Tim any chance of putting a stake side back on it. You would probably then have the only one in the US.
Regards Martin

billday · « **Reply #1913 on:** March 06, 2016, 05:55:54 PM »

Splientology.

Still have a ways to go.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #1914 on:** March 06, 2016, 09:13:45 PM »

Replaced the sidestand bushing and did a little painting on the rear frame loop and the centerstand while I wait for my next shipment of M&M's from Max BMW with the stuff I need to assemble the engine.

Next will be a good cleaning of all the stuff I removed to get at the clutch. Thinking I need to do some paint on the frame under the tank where the johnny blanket rubbed on it.

Will take some pictures tomorrow after I tidy up my work area a bit.

Martin · « **Reply #1915 on:** March 06, 2016, 10:11:14 PM »

Gryph you might consider fitting a grease nipple to the clutch arm. They are subject to a lot of road scum and water, greasing pushes all of the crap out and helps to stop it getting in.
Regards Martin.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #1916 on:** March 06, 2016, 10:31:29 PM »

It's on my to-do list. As soon as the clutch rod boot comes in I plan on doing a wash up on the transmission in preparation for the retrofit.

I've only just started this year's foreplay on Ilsa, She-Wolf of the SS(super slab).

TimTyler · « **Reply #1917 on:** March 07, 2016, 01:44:03 PM »

Quote from: WayneDW on March 05, 2016, 08:21:53 PM

Cool Tim, look forward to seeing what you do with the new space. No one has ever set on my rear seat except my duffle bag, I might just follow your lead!

I mounted two 6x14" 1/4" aluminium plates to the mounting holes in the bike's frame. Fresh coat of primer and paint to the Hepco-Becker rack too.

Ordered a Happy Trail top box that will fit the 14.5" width gap perfectly and match the tragkorbs. I'll replace those four 5/16" bolts holding the plates down with longer ones that will extend through the bottom of the top box bottom.

I need to find a brake/tail light and turn signal solution now.

tsnap · « **Reply #1918 on:** March 07, 2016, 02:04:11 PM »

Tim, I used to have some plastic walmart boxes on a bike as bags, mounted them rotated at an angle to break wind. do the boxes slow u much? buffetting?

thx tom

TimTyler · « **Reply #1919 on:** March 07, 2016, 02:07:22 PM »

Tom, The tragkorbs sit behind my legs and the top box will be behind my back so I doubt they will create too much drag. It's fun riding the bike without the weight of the bags and contents though.

tsnap · « **Reply #1920 on:** March 07, 2016, 02:11:13 PM »

Perhaps you could make leather gators that snap on your leathers and the edge of the tragkorbs? :yow

had a nice top box for goldwing in the garage. soon after selling, the bmw appeared without one. I will find one. Maybe a pet carrier with storm windows?

tom

Nine80seven · « **Reply #1921 on:** March 07, 2016, 03:35:09 PM »

That so bleeping cool. Nothing better than a nice waterproof expandable bag strapped on the bike. Store it when not needed, fill it when needed. How about smooth headed carriage bolts instead of the rough nuts on the up side? Good on the cut. Can always find a K seat at just about any breaker. :2thumbup:

tsnap · « **Reply #1922 on:** March 07, 2016, 04:26:16 PM »

do you think you might want the top case removeable at night? semi quick release

tom

johnny · « **Reply #1923 on:** March 07, 2016, 05:46:30 PM »

greetings...

the brick of the corn getts galfer brake lines and some fresh dot 3...

i needs somebody would buy the brick of the corn sooner than later... first 6k$ rides it away...

j o

billday · « **Reply #1924 on:** March 07, 2016, 06:04:02 PM »

Quote from: TimTyler on March 07, 2016, 01:44:03 PM

I mounted two 6x14" 1/4" aluminium plates to the mounting holes in the bike's frame. Fresh coat of primer and paint to the Hepco-Becker rack too.

Ordered a Happy Trail top box that will fit the 14.5" width gap perfectly and match the tragkorbs. I'll replace those four 5/16" bolts holding the plates down with longer ones that will extend through the bottom of the top box bottom.

I need to find a brake/tail light and turn signal solution now.
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It's gonna be a CAFE RACER in no time.

I think your rear shock may be upside down. Or maybe mine is.

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