Author Topic: Austin Texas 85 k100rs build (Read 83178 times)

toddlmr · « **on:** January 08, 2016, 08:32:29 PM »

Hey, I not real good at taking photos and documenting but am gonna give it a try. I picked up a 1985 k100rs. It has 70k. I picked it up in IL. I was slightly worried about rear drive but decided to go for it. BTW... My first BMW. Here is a photo from ad.

I was told it ran good. The speedo didn't work and fairing needed repair. Upon inspection it ran OK, didn't wanna idle (30 degrees out). I rode it a short distance and noted clicky, sticky steering. We neogotiated a fair price and I loaded it up for a long journey. It went to west Michigan and eventually back to Texas. I rode it a short distance (5 miles) same assessment, didn't want to idle and steering head bearings that didn't feel good. Also, the speedo was torn apart and the case was broken. The fairing was as described but it wasn't "ready for paint". After a long trip back to Texas I tore into front end first. I had no trouble and found bearings that the grease had become solid. I pulled races and soaked everything in gas. The next day I finished cleaning them and much to my surprise, they looked perfect. I repacked and reassembled everything. Bingo! Feels great!!! Next I tore into the rear drive (biggest worry). Much to my surprise the splines looked Great!!! I had to change out swingarm bearings. Still have to finish this up. Next, I was trying to figure out a speedometer. I found an old post about Overseas Speedometer. I talked with Rick and since he lived 20 mins from me, I took the speedo over and met with him. What a great guy!!!! He gave me a fair estimate of total repair that I was happy with. Today he called and told me speedo, tach, odometer and tripometer all function perfect. He is replacing the cover (broken by PO). Also, he found rust on circuit board. We don't thing gear indicator will work but all the other lights are functional. Lastly, he is gonna install red LED lights which will match red color! I expect to get by the end of the month. Today, I talked with a friend who owes me a favor and is gonna get my body panels and fairing painted for an awesome price! It should also be in by the end if the month. Next task is cleaning up engine and frame. The fairing mirrors are gonna get replaced with stem mirrors and flush mount turn signals. Here is a photo of what it looked like when I got back to Texas.

Next is fairing damage and half ass repair.

Here is fairing mounted. I do not want to run lower fairing pieces. I want to reaping valve covers.

Here is a photo of all pieces that need paint I sent to my body guy. The battery panels are grey.

I'll probably done working on it til Monday. Working all weekend. Comments appreciated!!!!

toddlmr · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2016, 08:36:25 PM »

Laitch · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2016, 08:51:02 PM »

I think you did a pretty good job with the photos documenting where the process is, todd; they're appreciated.

You can change "International" to "Overseas" in your original post by clicking on the modify button above it, making your change then clicking the "save" button. That'll keep people like me from launching a Google search for "International Speedometer" that hours later finds them on the website of a Peruvian donkey breeder, before they've read your corrective post. :yow

toddlmr · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2016, 08:58:10 PM »

Here are a few more photos:
This is the driveshaft splines Moly'd up and ready for assembly.

Rear drive spline lubed and ready.

The bike as it sits tonight.

More progress later...

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2016, 09:09:20 PM »

Looking good. I like your idea to eliminate those mirrors that fall off if you look hard at them. Keep the photos coming. We always like following a project like this.

toddlmr · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2016, 09:38:31 PM »

Thanks Guys!

TrueAce · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2016, 10:31:51 PM »

You are clearly a man on a mission! Impressive how quickly you have gotten down to basics.........keep us posted on your progress.

Elipten · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2016, 10:38:47 PM »

Good advance and well documented.

billday · « **Reply #8 on:** January 09, 2016, 01:11:35 PM »

Great thread, thanks. Welcome to the club!

toddlmr · « **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2016, 09:07:20 PM »

Anybody have experience or opinion on stripping valve covers vsrepainting? I need to do something to make them look better. Also gonna pull off the muffler and sand a paint. It's rusty.
Thanks

Martin · « **Reply #10 on:** January 09, 2016, 09:48:34 PM »

Best paint match for black valve cover I found is Rustoleum Satin Black, as far as stripping you could try a paint stripper, or a flap wheel sander but I wouldn't go too coarse. You would have to sand the channels by hand. Once the paint is stripped you could then buff to whatever level of shine you want.
Regards Martin

Scud · « **Reply #11 on:** January 10, 2016, 12:09:22 AM »

I just got a bunch of parts back from powercoating - including valve and crank covers, footpeg plates, exhaust shield, footlevers. I had them do flat black, which is pretty close to satin black paints. I have used some VHT brake caliper paint and engine case paint. So far, I've just done small bits, but I think they will go nicely with the flat black powdercoat. I plan to paint the balance of the engine/tranny and driveline. Haven't assembled yet, so sorry, no pics.

I like powdercoating, because it is so tough and easy to clean. If you care about keeping things like the stripes or BMW lettering in the bare metal color, you would have to grind off the powdercoat on those areas. I don't care about that, so am happy to have it blacked out.

TrueAce · « **Reply #12 on:** January 10, 2016, 08:19:01 AM »

That is going to look sharp as new.......look forward to pics, assembled or not. What did the powder coating run?

Scud · « **Reply #13 on:** January 10, 2016, 10:21:07 AM »

Quote from: TrueAce on January 10, 2016, 08:19:01 AM

That is going to look sharp as new.......look forward to pics, assembled or not. What did the powder coating run?

I just posted a pic and answer to your question over in my "Two into One" project thread.

http://www.motobrick.com/index.php?topic=7638.msg55463#msg55463

toddlmr · « **Reply #14 on:** January 10, 2016, 10:26:37 AM »

Quote from: Scud on January 10, 2016, 10:21:07 AM

Quote from: TrueAce on January 10, 2016, 08:19:01 AM
That is going to look sharp as new.......look forward to pics, assembled or not. What did the powder coating run?

I just posted a pic and answer to your question over in my "Two into One" project thread.

http://www.motobrick.com/index.php?topic=7638.msg55463#msg55463

Thanks for the replys! I am really excites to get it running! I have been bike less since June when the engine in my Buell tanked.
Keep the comments coming!

toddlmr · « **Reply #15 on:** January 11, 2016, 07:36:30 PM »

Today I made it out to work on the bike for a few hours. I got the rear drive back on. I was surprises to find out rear rim is not black!!! I spent an hour with simple green and a tooth brush. I also removed muffler and sanded, primed and painted. Here is everything installed:

Other side:

I replaced both leaky fuel lines and a broken vaccum line. I'm working the next two days. Thursday I will try to make more progress.

toddlmr · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2016, 09:15:22 PM »

Another day, more work done! Today, I decided to strip all the chipped black paint off the motor. Those "black-out" folks may not like it but I like natural metal. I also, flushed the radiator and put the air cleaner back together. I got a message from the painter that the body panels are done. I went and picked them up and man they look good!!!!

Tomorrow I want to get it down off the lift, change out the bars and get the fairing ready to go back together.
Have a great night!!!!

toddlmr · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2016, 07:53:43 PM »

Not sure anybody is following this anymore but what are these?

And these?

I an trying to figure out how this fairing goes back together and the clymer manual is worthless.
Thanks

Laitch · « **Reply #18 on:** January 14, 2016, 08:15:15 PM »

Your thread has 400 views, todd, so somebody's looking besides me.
Maybe the diagrams at this site will turn on a few lights for you.
http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/DiagramsMain.aspx?vid=51752&rnd=07012015

Section 46 Trim, Fairing, Cases—diagram 0000 for the first two parts and 1272 for the second two. It's a puzzle, all right.

toddlmr · « **Reply #19 on:** January 14, 2016, 08:23:04 PM »

Haha... Probably! Thanks for the link!

Elipten · « **Reply #20 on:** January 14, 2016, 08:29:49 PM »

I'm following

toddlmr · « **Reply #21 on:** January 14, 2016, 08:34:18 PM »

OK OK ... Its being followed !

Martin · « **Reply #22 on:** January 15, 2016, 12:49:24 AM »

WE ARE WATCHING YOU WE ARE WATCHING YOUR EVERY MOVE SO DON'T STUFF IT UP OR THE BRICK GREMLINS WILL GET YOU.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #23 on:** January 15, 2016, 01:41:38 PM »

I am going to guess that the four black pieces are an optional heat control for the fairing. They fill the space behind the fairing and keep the hot air flow inside the frame and from getting to your legs. Can't tell you more than that. Saw a picture of a brick with them a few weeks ago, but can't recall where. I understand that they were a BMW dealer installed option.

rbm · « **Reply #24 on:** January 15, 2016, 04:03:53 PM »

The first picture shows the inserts that fit between the headstock and the frame members at the front of the bike. They close off the space between the tank and rad, and have holes for the control cabling.

The second picture is of the blanking panels on the fairing that go just above the pockets. They can be drilled out to fit the optional instruments:

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Author Topic: Austin Texas 85 k100rs build (Read 83178 times)