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Offline JPaganel

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Greetings. New brick owner here.
« on: October 01, 2016, 12:12:14 PM »
Brand new brickowner here.

I have just acquired a 1986 K100, which I believe is an RT. It was sold to me as a non starter, but magically decided to start once in my possession.  I'm guessing some cleaning of electrical connections is in order.

It's covered in dirt, has a cracked fairing, paint issues on the tank, and a super-craptastic paintjob under the dirt.

I am a little torn on what to do with it, kind of hating the fairing. The goofy lower extensions cover up the awesome brickiness and kinda interfere with working the pedals.  Maybe I'll take it off and go naked - it's a fine looking machine on its own. Or, see if I can scare up an RS fairing, or even a Vetter.

I picked it up as a project. I have a few other bikes, my main ride at the moment is a R1100RS. I have a slight bike hoarding problem...
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Offline jakgieger

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Re: Greetings. New brick owner here.
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2016, 01:17:29 PM »
Welcome to the asylum :bmwsmile...ahh, that cute little electrical gremlin :hehehe. Good luck finding the bastard.  Start with the obvious, ie., cleaning electrical conections...
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"What we've got here is failure, to communicate.  Some men, you just cain't reach.  So you get what we had here last week.  Which is the way he wants it...Well, he gets it.  I don't like it any more than you men do."

Offline Chaos

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Re: Greetings. New brick owner here.
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2016, 01:44:53 PM »
Ah, if nothing else it has the iconic 22litre tailpac  :clap:
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  • sw ohio
1987 K75S    VIN 0231
Original owner, Original litter
200,000 miles (plus or minus) and 5 paint jobs
sold 6/23
2023 Ural 2WD sidecar (BMW's bastard step child)

Offline JPaganel

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Re: Greetings. New brick owner here.
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2016, 02:08:09 PM »
I have the side bags too. They are also covered in dirt and sitting in the garage at the moment. :)
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Offline Martin

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Re: Greetings. New brick owner here.
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2016, 03:45:18 PM »
Welcome to the fold go forth and Brick.
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Offline stokester

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Re: Greetings. New brick owner here.
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2016, 06:23:54 PM »
You've come to the right place.

Keep us up-to-date as to your progress and what you find.
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Offline JPaganel

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Re: Greetings. New brick owner here.
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2016, 12:29:18 AM »
So what's the popular opinion on Vetter fairings on a brick?

I am sort of leaning that way, since they can be found cheap and look pretty decent. (Craig created one hell of a design that holds up well)
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Offline herseyb

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Re: Greetings. New brick owner here.
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2016, 09:01:21 AM »
I didn't like the look of the fairings at first, but after riding my (stock) naked k75 for a while, I wish I had one for long hauls and cold weather riding.

Nice bike, and welcome!
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Greetings. New brick owner here.
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2016, 10:15:10 AM »
Welcome!  That RT fairing is worth it's substantial weight in gold for riding between mid October and the 1st of May.  The rest of the year it's merely nice, especially so for early morning and evening rides.  For touring it really makes the bike a serious mile muncher. 

It does make the bike a bit top heavy and kinda clumsy in the slow going, but it will still hold it's own when riding the twisties with sportier bikes.
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  • '91K100RS White/Blue
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'91 K100RS16V "Moby Brick Too"

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'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 Scud

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Re: Greetings. New brick owner here.
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2016, 03:05:23 PM »
Quote from: JPaganel on October 01, 2016, 12:12:14 PM
I have a slight bike hoarding problem...

It's only a problem if it hurts somebody else - or stops you from doing something else that you really want to do.

Welcome - looking forward to the project.
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Offline JPaganel

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Re: Greetings. New brick owner here.
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2016, 02:04:31 PM »
Quote from: The Mighty Gryphon on October 02, 2016, 10:15:10 AM
Welcome!  That RT fairing is worth it's substantial weight in gold for riding between mid October and the 1st of May.  The rest of the year it's merely nice, especially so for early morning and evening rides.  For touring it really makes the bike a serious mile muncher. 

It does make the bike a bit top heavy and kinda clumsy in the slow going, but it will still hold it's own when riding the twisties with sportier bikes.

That time period is no-riding territory here in the snowy Midwest. Unless I get a sidecar, or something.  :falldown:

I already have faired bikes, and I really like the look of a naked brick. Maybe I can trade bodywork with someone here. ;)

Quote from: Scud on October 02, 2016, 03:05:23 PM
It's only a problem if it hurts somebody else - or stops you from doing something else that you really want to do.

Well, it does stop me from getting more bikes...   :hehehe
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Offline JPaganel

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Re: Greetings. New brick owner here.
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2016, 10:48:09 PM »
Found what makes it not run.



It's this connector. Apparently it's for the fuel pump.

Maybe I should replace it with a weatherpak.

Also, washed the beast. The paintjob is even more godawful than I thought. Streaks, overspray...

Cleaned the dash off too.



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