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Offline pine box

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Radiator cap
« on: May 21, 2015, 03:07:47 PM »
Hello, I am new to this site and would appreciate any assistance you folks can offer me.

I have been having problems with my 94 K11 boiling over. I have read some of previous posts and think I will change radiator cap as first step. I think fan is kicking in at appropriate time. My question is that I have a 85K100 and was curious if the cap will fit. This bike is at a friends 500 km away and I would have to make arrangements for him to send me the part. Dont want to go through hassel if it won't fit.
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Offline Inge K.

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Re: Radiator cap
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2015, 03:25:54 PM »
Same rad cap is used on all old K's, K1, K75, K100 and K1100.
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Offline F14CRAZY

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Re: Radiator cap
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2015, 04:46:57 PM »
Does the K radiator cap do anything to release pressure like in a typical automotive application? It looked like a plain cap to me
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Offline Inge K.

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Re: Radiator cap
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2015, 04:57:52 PM »
The cap is euqipped with two valves, overpressure (1,0 bar) and underpressure (-0,1 bar).
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Offline pine box

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Re: Radiator cap
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2015, 05:12:36 PM »
thanks for the input.
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Offline Inge K.

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Re: Radiator cap
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2015, 05:17:03 PM »
Also check that both gaskets is in good condition, especially the one with the smaller diameter.
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