What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?

[gone_ape]

Blitzen, a few years back I bought rattle can paint from these folks.........

http://www.66autocolor.com/Motorcycle-Paint-BMW-Blue-p/bmw-blue.htm

Not perfect.. the metallic "flake" in the paint wasn't "quite" the same size as original, if that makes any sense....but the actual color was shoot howdy close for Mystic Red....kinda pricey for rattle can, but not bad at all if total  respray is out of the question....

[Martin]

Chaos be aware that your side covers on the K75s are held in place by the edge of your fuel tank. If the pins are loose in the rubbers, the omission of the "C" clips can result in the rear of the tank jumping up and the side covers falling off. A mate used to loose his, and it wasn't until had him drive over speed bumps at a local supermarket and the covers eventually fell off that he believed me. It doesn't happen on every bump or big pothole, the stars just have to align, and bingo they make a bid for freedom. With side covers getting dearer and harder to get, you have to weigh things up,conflagration or financial loss. :nono :dunno :hehehe
Regards Martin.

[MIbrick]

Well, first I got my hair cut. Then I went by the only pure-gas place around. Which is when I put a bottle of Techron Complete Fuel System Conditioner in the tank.  Then I proceeded to rip off about 120 miles of alternating yeeha and WTF (as in, "WTF is the problem with these people driving seven miles over the speed limit? And why didn't the State put any passing lanes in this God-forsaken highway?!")


https://a.rever.co/rides/571719


I'm hoping the Techron does...something.  Unrelated note, what's the general consensus on fuel tank rear post c-clips?  I know Chris Harris says you'll die for sure if you leave them on, but maybe there's a reason BMW design them to be there?

[Martin]

MIbrick read the previous post. The side covers on the K75s are held in place by the back edge of the fuel tank. If you omit the "C" clips there is a possibility that on hitting a speed bump or large pothole the tank can jump up releasing the side covers. This will not happen every time you hit a bump, as with all things there are variables. How much fuel in the tank, how tight are the tank pins in the rubbers, how hard you hit the bump. The other model Bricks vary in the way the side covers are attached. And I don't know what other Bricks rely on the edge of the tank for security. As to what else can happen by not securing the tank I'm not sure, I just know that I don't need the hassle or expense of loosing mine.
Regards Martin.

[MIbrick]

MIbrick read the previous post. The side covers on the K75s are held in place by the back edge of the fuel tank. If you omit the "C" clips there is a possibility that on hitting a speed bump or large pothole the tank can jump up releasing the side covers. This will not happen every time you hit a bump, as with all things there are variables. How much fuel in the tank, how tight are the tank pins in the rubbers, how hard you hit the bump. The other model Bricks vary in the way the side covers are attached. And I don't know what other Bricks rely on the edge of the tank for security. As to what else can happen by not securing the tank I'm not sure, I just know that I don't need the hassle or expense of loosing mine.
Regards Martin.

Hi, Martin-


The board warned me there was a new post I should read before hitting post on mine, but I ignored it. I was just thinking that I have a serious distrust of the sight tube on my coolant overflow and wanted to pull the tank back to get at the coolant fill just to see where the level is at in there. But, man, those c-clips are a PITA. I'm inclined to leave my c-clips on, though I have a K100 with low-seat and, thus, no side panels any longer.[/size]

[Martin]

MIbrick cool , I have a bit of bent wire velcroed under my seat for the express purpose of removing the "C" clips and it also removes the little clips on the seat pins. Another inmate has put skinny cable ties around his "C" clips which allows him to easily remove the clips.
Regards Martin.

[Laitch]

I have a serious distrust of the sight tube on my coolant overflow and wanted to pull the tank back to get at the coolant fill just to see where the level is at in there.

What is there to distrust about the coolant level tube? Is it opaque? If you can see the marks on it, if you can see that the coolant level is between the marks and you know the tube isn't kinked along its length, trust it.

[MIbrick]

What is there to distrust about the coolant level tube? Is it opaque? If you can see the marks on it, if you can see that the coolant level is between the marks and you know the tube isn't kinked along its length, trust it.

Bottom half is opaque, top half is blue. I can see the coolant level in it (sorta, but yeah) and it's about 2/3 of the way to the MAX line. But, I just replaced a shit ton (or metric shitte tonne, for our Canadian contingent) of hoses and gaskets and o-rings and well, Laitch, you see, I suffer from this weird anxiety that I did something wrong and my cycle is going to kill me as revenge.

[Laitch]

well, Laitch, you see, I suffer from this weird anxiety that I did something wrong and my cycle is going to kill me as revenge.

Back to the minivan with you, MIbrick. Don't forget to buckle up. :giggles

[MIbrick]

Back to the minivan with you, MIbrick. Don't forget to buckle up. :giggles

Request denied.  I actually have become quite attached to the bike, maybe due in no small part to the amount of time wrenching on her to replace all that stuff. ;)  I put on 120 miles some of it at an extended 85 mph (90 indicated, something else that bothers me). I'm pretty sure if there were a coolant issue it would have surfaced somewhere in that 2.5 hour trek. But...

[MIbrick]

Today I noticed that I had installed my crankcase breather tube upside down. That's what I get for putting it on before the air box was back in place, I guess. It took all of a minute to remove it, dropping one of the clamps down behind the FPR in the process. It took the better part of 20 minutes dicking around to get said clamp back. Under a minute to get the hose reinstalled. Then I went for a 55 mile ride just to make sure everything still works. It does.

[BlitzenGruv]

Changed the oil last weekend. Not much mileage on the old oil, but it's been in there for over a year. That new synth stuff looks funny, kinda blue in color.
This morning I put all the plastic back on. Went well until I got to the belly pan, those mounts are a cross thread waiting to happen. Off course that happened. Now I have one threaded piece broken away from the sheet metal. Can get it tight, can't get it off. It'll just have to hold on with three bolts.
Fine German engineering!

[MIbrick]

Changed the oil last weekend. Not much mileage on the old oil, but it's been in there for over a year. That new synth stuff looks funny, kinda blue in color.
This morning I put all the plastic back on. Went well until I got to the belly pan, those mounts are a cross thread waiting to happen. Off course that happened. Now I have one threaded piece broken away from the sheet metal. Can get it tight, can't get it off. It'll just have to hold on with three bolts.
Fine German engineering!

I have the belly fairing on my 100RS. One of the pressed in nuts just spins. If I put lateral pressure on the allen wrench, I can get the bolt tight. But I'm sure one of these days that trick isn't going to work any longer.  Haven't formulated a plan of attack on how to fix it, although I did briefly consider just buying a new mounting plate.

[BlitzenGruv]

Just got back from a ride out to my place of work. They had a fish fry today.
The bike ran well, but hot. It's 95 today, and even though the trip was only 10 miles that engine can cook my legs. Fan came on as soon as I entered my driveway.
I'll cool off a bit and go check the codes to see if it still thinks it can't read the bottom HES.

[drut]

   
    " It's 95 today,"
My RS cooks my legs at much above 70,thankfully most of the year in my area its much lower and the heating is welcome.

[gone_ape]

It's 102 and #HUMID here is Texas and frankly by the time I get two miles into the commute it's so uncomfortable at stop lights that motivation to ride is minimal...here's to a quick summer...(no offense you up north folks)

[Martin]

If your legs are cooking you could try making some reflective leggings to go over your boots but under your trousers. There is a double sided reflective insulation with a blue foam core.  Cut to size and shape, and attach with Velcro. I used it under my tank but would probably be worth a try in this application.
Regards Martin.

[BlitzenGruv]

1133 code is gone at last!
It was still there even after yesterday's ride.
Today I ran the fan test, AOK but the code was still there so I cranked the engine for about 10 seconds. Nothing but fours now.

[rbm]

There's a document in the download section of k100 forum called Kbike heat management.  Download it and see what others have done to combat heat from the engine

[BlitzenGruv]

It's 102 and #HUMID here is Texas and frankly by the time I get two miles into the commute it's so uncomfortable at stop lights that motivation to ride is minimal...here's to a quick summer...(no offense you up north folks)

I hear that! Only bike I ever had which came close to this was my Triumph Trident. That thing cooked in traffic. But, it was air cooled.

[jakgieger]

There's a document in the download section of k100 forum called Kbike heat management.  Download it and see what others have done to combat heat from the engine

Robert, I looked for the "download" section, etc., I found the write-up on your work (thank you), but no link or download.. :dunno2:

[Filmcamera]

Jack it may be you have to reach a certain number of posts before the download section is available to you, check the regs. 10 posts is the number required if memory serves.

EDIT

This is from the K100 forum

he download page is password protected and only accessible to registered members.
Please DO NOT INCLUDE ANY LINK to this page into a post on the forum.

If you have a minimum of 10 posts AND an introduction ,to get the access password send a PM (personal message) to Crazy Frog (no Email please).

 Your request will be ignored if you don't have this minimum requirement!

[CNRED]

It's 102 and #HUMID here is Texas and frankly by the time I get two miles into the commute it's so uncomfortable at stop lights that motivation to ride is minimal...here's to a quick summer...(no offense you up north folks)

I removed my Fairing lowers, it looks a little diffrent, but not too bad, much cooler to ride.  I'll put them back on when  the temp returns to an exceptable level.
I'm pretty new to this bike, if there is a better way, I'm all ears...

[Laitch]

I removed my Fairing lowers, it looks a little diffrent, but not too bad, much cooler to ride. 

How about posting a picture of the transformation and an explanation of how long it took you to remove the lowers—just for the record and as a service to the general membership?

[BlitzenGruv]

I removed my Fairing lowers, it looks a little diffrent, but not too bad, much cooler to ride.

I considered this. However, it looked as if the "kneepads" would have no support at the bottom and the radiator shroud would be hanging on by only two screws.
As expensive as these things were I'm surprised they didn't offer air conditioning as an option.