Author Topic: Can You Read (Read 43601 times)

Laitch · « **Reply #25 on:** March 08, 2016, 07:53:51 AM »

Quote from: Chaos on March 08, 2016, 07:42:12 AM

Try reversing your deer whistles

Those got broken and fell off after I hit a deer while trying to avoid a gator last year. I'll need to get some more.

Laitch · « **Reply #26 on:** March 08, 2016, 08:16:22 AM »

Quote from: johnny on March 08, 2016, 07:31:51 AM

now it wont start... i think its the abs brain or the bulb monitoring unit.... any other idears...

Have you tried using a 3' length of braided garden hose and some fishnet stockings? Didn't work on a 75 but yours is an 1100.

TrueAce · « **Reply #27 on:** March 08, 2016, 09:29:09 AM »

As Cruz said to Trump," just calm down", Laitch. Clearly your problem is you haven't greased the spokes. Take a generous amount of KY jelly and liberally stroke each spoke. That should get you off and running.

Laitch · « **Reply #28 on:** March 08, 2016, 11:14:55 AM »

That's probably an inspiring testimonial to legions of youthful Brick owners, Ace. Thanks for sharing what works for you. You're redefining the meaning of "get a grip."

herseyb · « **Reply #29 on:** March 08, 2016, 11:57:04 AM »

y'all some funny mfers.. :-D Seems like everybody has the springtime itch to get riding!

Warm enough in Wisconsin that i rode the T-Dub to work... Also helped that the transmission in my Ranger died last Sunday.

Time to put the battery back in my K75 I say, but I'm worried I should examine my clutch and do a spline lube. 25K miles, did drive shaft last year, clutch splines never been lubed AFAIK. Also wanna check my clutch plate out too since I cant quite adjust the cable tension right... Wish like heck I had a garage to work in!

Still in the research phase though.

Scud · « **Reply #30 on:** March 08, 2016, 01:08:31 PM »

Laitch - maybe your problem is that the oil is not getting up high enough in the engine. Try putting a gallon of water in the crankcase so the oil will float up higher.

If that doesn't work, consult this handy diagnostic flowchart:

TrueAce · « **Reply #31 on:** March 08, 2016, 06:24:50 PM »

Use lard, an inch ain't nothin'. Bet the installer (you?) doesn't know how to fit the tire with the brake caliper in the way.

M.Brane · « **Reply #32 on:** March 08, 2016, 09:05:09 PM »

Quote from: johnny on March 08, 2016, 05:30:17 PM

ordered a set of tiors for my lt... the installor says the rear tior donts fit... should i see whats already on there or should i insist he spoon it on anyway... its only an inch off... he should be able to stretch it on with wd40...

IMHO you need as much rubber as you can get on the back of that brick you throttle-whackin' mofo

johnny · « **Reply #33 on:** March 10, 2016, 10:42:44 PM »

greetings...

rodger all that...

wanna make sure my tior lactation arrow is right for my wheels lactation... donts need them rolling backwards in the twistys... even gotts a special room for that here at the bmw dealer... butts they wont let me watch...

j o

herseyb · « **Reply #34 on:** March 11, 2016, 11:05:12 AM »

Got me laughing out loud on my conference call... good thing I had mute on.

Mongrel · « **Reply #35 on:** March 12, 2016, 03:02:37 AM »

Crap, guys, I locked myself out of my bike. Does anyone have a coathanger?

tsnap · « **Reply #36 on:** March 12, 2016, 09:27:10 AM »

I suspect that a shoehorn will solve this problem, not a coathanger

tom

Martin · « **Reply #37 on:** March 12, 2016, 03:14:09 PM »

Every problem you encounter can be solved by using the FORCE.
May the FORCE be with you signed Obi Wan Kenobi

Mongrel · « **Reply #38 on:** March 17, 2016, 03:07:49 PM »

Quote from: tsnap on March 12, 2016, 09:27:10 AM

I suspect that a shoehorn will solve this problem, not a coathanger

tom

I tried to get the special K-model shoehorn through a local BMW Dealership, but they said that they'd discontinued that entire tool line. Does anybody know of a good substitute?

I didn't add any stabilizer to my tire air this year, so if I can't get this sorted out I'm going to be stuck with the cost of having my rims professionally flushed out!

kris · « **Reply #39 on:** March 19, 2016, 04:40:11 PM »

Wow....I go off-line for a while and look what I missed!! You guys have gone wild!! My brick does start so I will beg off this conversation. I do, however, find it helps if you push the little button after you turn the key and make sure the kill switch is vertical. Just put 20 some odd miles on Heinzy on a beautiful but rather chilly day here in Southern Ontario. None of us (me and my 2 bikes) have been off the road more than 10 days this year....braggin' a little.
The other thing I missed (and this'll make you guys crazy!!) is the purchase of a running 1985 K100RS just east of Toronto...with recent rubber and a new battery, 62,000 miles on the clock (and it looked to be in very good nick-from the photos)....for $1300 Canadian loonies!!! Yikes. I warned his wife that he had under-priced this baby but, lo and behold, some sharpy was coming by that night to snap it up. So keep your eyes peeled....there are deals to be had out there. Did any of the Toronto boys snag that bike??(he asked somewhat jealously).

I read....BUT NOT WELL :musicboohoo:

Bokobob · « **Reply #40 on:** March 30, 2016, 03:37:39 PM »

I am absolutely certain that your problem is that your chrome-plated muffler belts are rusty.

Take it to the bank.

tsnap · « **Reply #41 on:** March 30, 2016, 03:57:56 PM »

would that be the East or West bank? Directions cornfuse me

tom :usa2:

Bokobob · « **Reply #42 on:** March 30, 2016, 04:08:55 PM »

West Bank if an afficinado of Israel's right to exist as a sovereign country and otherwise East Bank..Hope that clarifies it.

Another possible reason which might not hold air, is that the tires may be underinflated.

Laitch · « **Reply #43 on:** March 30, 2016, 04:19:11 PM »

Quote from: Bokobob on March 30, 2016, 04:08:55 PM

Another possible reason which might not hold air, is that the tires may be underinflated.

That's a tiresome line of reasoning, bob. I'm think now that the upholstery holds the key to all this.

Martin · « **Reply #44 on:** March 30, 2016, 05:07:25 PM »

No Laitch to my understanding the key must be in the ignition.
Regards Martin.

Laitch · « **Reply #45 on:** March 30, 2016, 05:10:31 PM »

Maybe the seat is just a bum approach then, Martin.

Martin · « **Reply #46 on:** March 30, 2016, 05:14:09 PM »

I'm sure you'll get to the bottom of the problem, but you need to settle and not be so anal.
Regards Martin

tsnap · « **Reply #47 on:** March 30, 2016, 06:10:43 PM »

While you guys are playing , could you direct me to the specs for k1100 bikes? I saw it, clicked, and it took me somewheres else. Or I closed the window of opportunity. Im thinking of repairing my rear brake line properly, and may want to remove abs at the same time.

opinions and ideas appreciated. I will be riding this bike on country roads fairly often, because thats the type we have around here. I have read that iI might lose brakes going down bumpy roads, due to ABS.

tom

tsnap · « **Reply #48 on:** March 30, 2016, 06:11:41 PM »

found it!

tom

Laitch · « **Reply #49 on:** March 30, 2016, 06:14:17 PM »

Quote from: tsnap on March 30, 2016, 06:10:43 PM

I saw it, clicked, and it took me somewheres else.

Where'd it take you, tom? There's a slim chance others may want to go there, too, for variety.

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Author Topic: Can You Read (Read 43601 times)