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Offline ViperRS

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Old rider old brick
« on: February 20, 2016, 04:23:20 AM »
Hi everyone

My first post on this forum. looking forward to lots of tech tips, pics and more  :2thumbup:

Cheers
Gary



1985 K100RS 
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  • Tasmania Australia
  • 1985 BMW K100RS

Offline Brad-Man

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Re: Old rider old brick
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2016, 09:21:01 AM »
Welcome from a Yank...

Glad you've come aboard.
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  • Marietta, GA
  • '85 K100
Toys don't make the Man - Man makes the Toys...
'74 RD350
'75 RD350 w/Modified 400 engine, Chambers & MZB iggy

Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Old rider old brick
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2016, 09:37:01 AM »
Welcome from another Yank.  Make yourself at home.
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  • In my garage in Marilla, NY
  • '91K100RS White/Blue
Current:
'91 K100RS16V "Moby Brick Too"

Past:
'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

Offline Martin

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Re: Old rider old brick
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2016, 11:40:07 AM »
Gary welcome to the world of the Brick from another Aussie. The Yanks are reasonably helpful. But you need to watch Gryph, if he goes of his medication starts lusting after Urals And Enfields.    :nono
Regards Martin
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  • North Lakes Queensland Australia
  • 1992 K75s Hybrid, Lefaux, Vespa V twin.

Offline drut

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Re: Old rider old brick
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2016, 01:22:52 PM »
Hello and welcome!
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  • Newcastle upon Tyne UK
  • 1990 K100RS + 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 II + 1971 Aermacchi/HD 350ss
Much older but certainly no wiser!

Offline ViperRS

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Re: Old rider old brick
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2016, 06:36:15 AM »
Thanks everyone

looking forward for tips and lots of info re K bikes - first one I have had  :bmwsmile


cheers
Gary
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  • Tasmania Australia
  • 1985 BMW K100RS

Offline ViperRS

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Re: Old rider old brick
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2016, 06:40:16 AM »
Thanks everyone

looking forward for tips and lots of info re K bikes - first one I have had  :bmwsmile


cheers
Gary
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  • Tasmania Australia
  • 1985 BMW K100RS

Offline gazman

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Re: Old rider old brick
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2016, 08:13:03 AM »
From one Gaz to another :riding: enjoy. . . Word on the street is Tassie's got the best riding roads in oz. Pity it's so far away
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  • west australia
  • 93 K1100LT

Offline ViperRS

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Re: Old rider old brick
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2016, 07:23:04 PM »
Yes from one Gaz to another................... :mm  ride on brother 

I am originally from NSW and the rumors I heard about the Tassie road being the best for motorcyclists were all true - they are up there with the best

Now I can ride them whenever........................ its hard I know but someone has to do it............. :riding:

Cheers
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  • 1985 BMW K100RS

Offline TrueAce

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Re: Old rider old brick
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2016, 09:19:15 PM »
Welcome, Gary.........what are you riding now?
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  • '85 K100GS, '85 K100RSSC,', '94 K1100RS,'10 S1000rr,'14 Ural Sidecar, '15 R Nine T

Offline TrueAce

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Re: Old rider old brick
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2016, 09:19:29 PM »
Welcome, Gary.........what are you riding now?
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  • Florida
  • '85 K100GS, '85 K100RSSC,', '94 K1100RS,'10 S1000rr,'14 Ural Sidecar, '15 R Nine T

Offline ViperRS

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Re: Old rider old brick
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2016, 12:04:31 AM »
Hi Truce ace - thanks for the welcome  :bmwsmile

currently riding a 1985 K100RS - beautiful machine. Previous to this I had a 2008 R1200RT - the size difference took a bit of getting use to but I feel more 'engaged' riding the RS. The RT was a 'put screen up and cruise control on' type of ride

cheers  :2thumbup:
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: Old rider old brick
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2016, 08:43:16 AM »
I hear you on the size thing on current RT's. They just are so big I couldn't warm up to them. Had an early K1200 LT with reverse gear. Way too cumbersome parking, but real smooth. How does the K1100RT compare in size? They just seem much bigger than the RS, a nd reportedly are hot in warm weather due to full fairings.
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  • '85 K100GS, '85 K100RSSC,', '94 K1100RS,'10 S1000rr,'14 Ural Sidecar, '15 R Nine T

Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Old rider old brick
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2016, 09:45:55 AM »
I don't think there is a noticeable difference between the 100 and 1100 RT's.  I find that when covering a lot of miles the head banging from the turbulence on the RS and S models is very tiring.  The big screen makes 12 hour days in the saddle a lot easier. 

RT models do get warm in hot weather, but most of the heat was from the hot fuel in the tank.  Adding a fuel cooler and a johnny blanket goes a long way in making things cooler.
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  • In my garage in Marilla, NY
  • '91K100RS White/Blue
Current:
'91 K100RS16V "Moby Brick Too"

Past:
'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

Offline TrueAce

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Re: Old rider old brick
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2016, 05:52:39 PM »
Thats the kind of feed-back I was looking for....thanks.
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  • Florida
  • '85 K100GS, '85 K100RSSC,', '94 K1100RS,'10 S1000rr,'14 Ural Sidecar, '15 R Nine T
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