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Topic: K1200 wheel to K1100 fork conversion kit |
Beachcomber
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:03 pm Subject: K1200 wheel to K1100 fork conversion kit |
Not sure if this is the right place for this ?
I've had 3 requests for my K1200 wheel to K1100 fork conversion spindle kit.
I have had to get another one made to complete my current [ ongoing ! ... |
Topic: Old new member - Beachcomber's back |
Beachcomber
Replies: 5
Views: 11377
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 5:45 pm Subject: Old new member - Beachcomber's back |
Finally fettled the RAASK rearsets where my pal's mechanics [?] had simply hacked off the pillion rest mounts and just left them!
They've now been rounded off and made to look "factory". ... |
Topic: Old new member - Beachcomber's back |
Beachcomber
Replies: 5
Views: 11377
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 11:33 am Subject: Old new member - Beachcomber's back |
Thanx for the welcome back guys !  |
Topic: Old new member - Beachcomber's back |
Beachcomber
Replies: 5
Views: 11377
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2019 9:58 am Subject: Old new member - Beachcomber's back |
Been away on the sick list [ very sick ] for the past 5 years and quite intense for the past 3.
The good news is that I am now in remission from the Kidney issue [ CKD ] and apart from bouts of tir ... |
Topic: Adjustable Paralever strut and tings |
Beachcomber
Replies: 7
Views: 15482
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 6:12 am Subject: Adjustable Paralever strut and tings |
G'day
1)How, if at all, does this effect the rear spring rate?
2)Say a person wanted to purchase a new shock, should they mention that they have this installed and in which manner (raised or lowe ... |
Topic: Adjustable Paralever strut and tings |
Beachcomber
Replies: 7
Views: 15482
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 4:54 am Subject: Adjustable Paralever strut and tings |
| Beachcomber, I've sent several emails to AC at Realm but have never received an answer back to them. Can you gently nudge him in the ribs to get back to me please? I had questions about the spring r ... |
Topic: Adjustable Paralever strut and tings |
Beachcomber
Replies: 7
Views: 15482
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 5:36 am Subject: Adjustable Paralever strut and tings |
beachcomber...so i'm assuming the stock length is 300mm, allowing for 20mm (or 13/16") adjustment in either direction?
how do we go about the transaction?
JK,
please excuse tardy response ... |
Topic: Adjustable Paralever strut and tings |
Beachcomber
Replies: 7
Views: 15482
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:42 am Subject: Adjustable Paralever strut and tings |
| After the successful launch of the Oilhead adjustable strut, we have had many requests from Kay owners to find a simple and inexpensive system to lower http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc472/manfre ... |
Topic: 5.5" Rear Wheel |
Beachcomber
Replies: 17
Views: 29720
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:08 am Subject: 5.5" Rear Wheel |
I'd be glad to buy a ramlever from you...if it fits the K-bike.
I raised the fork tubes 1/2" in the triple trees to compensate for the shorter rear wheel.
But I would love to bring it back up t ... |
Topic: 5.5" Rear Wheel |
Beachcomber
Replies: 17
Views: 29720
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 7:29 am Subject: 5.5" Rear Wheel |
JayK and others .....
Here's the RAMLEVER - adjustable paralever strut we developed for the Oilheads.
Raise to sharpen steering - lower http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc472/manfredvonheyda/ ... |
Topic: RAM Oilhead stuff |
Beachcomber
Replies: 0
Views: 4362
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:03 am Subject: RAM Oilhead stuff |
Some time ago [ 18 months ? ] there were enquiries from folk who owned Oilheads as well as Kays [ and other stuff ! ]
Well, since I've been away on sick leave - Realm have developed a whole range o ... |
Topic: K1100RS rear shock '93 |
Beachcomber
Replies: 14
Views: 23150
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 6:14 am Subject: K1100RS rear shock '93 |
I have a Ram on my '97 and couldn't be happier.
If I don't ever get around to getting my Ohlins rebuilt for my '95 I'll get another Ram for it as well.
Why thank you kindly all for the kind words ... |
Topic: Bikes you have owned |
Beachcomber
Replies: 12
Views: 22381
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 6:52 am Subject: Bikes you have owned |
I have been into Guzzis for years .. however, wish I still had the Manx / Goldie. Ex. John Tickle race bike which I put on the road.
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc472/manfredvonheyda/img087 ... |
Topic: Beachcomber's Back ! So is the kay Fighter |
Beachcomber
Replies: 30
Views: 44211
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 7:56 am Subject: Beachcomber's Back ! So is the kay Fighter |
24 hrs service from the machine shop - top man. Exactly the look I wanted. The top yoke is now back and fitted up - some progress at least
Here it is ........... I'll do final fettling and paint th ... |
Topic: Beachcomber's Back ! So is the kay Fighter |
Beachcomber
Replies: 30
Views: 44211
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 1:13 pm Subject: Beachcomber's Back ! So is the kay Fighter |
| 24 hrs service from the machine shop - top man. Exactly the look I wanted. The top yoke is now back and fitted up - some progress at least |
Topic: Beachcomber's Back ! So is the kay Fighter |
Beachcomber
Replies: 30
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:46 am Subject: Beachcomber's Back ! So is the kay Fighter |
| Aaaaarrrrrggghhhhhhhhhhhhhh - so, went to fit up my newly reamered K100 top yokes only to find that they are 5 mm or so narrower across the stanchions than the K1100. That'll teach me not to check tho ... |
Topic: Fitting K1100RS Front wheel onto a K1100LT |
Beachcomber
Replies: 12
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:42 am Subject: Fitting K1100RS Front wheel onto a K1100LT |
| I went so far as to purchase a RS rim, but then decided to not do it, (it was painted black) as I figured it wouldn't look as good...but? Yes its been done, and I think nearly just a swap out, althou ... |
Topic: Beachcomber's Back ! So is the kay Fighter |
Beachcomber
Replies: 30
Views: 44211
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 2:09 pm Subject: Beachcomber's Back ! So is the kay Fighter |
Got my K1100 front forks back at the weekend so I can have a trial fit of the newly reamered out K100 top yoke. Then it's decision time before I make the swap over - Clip-Ons or Renthals ???
I'm cl ... |
Topic: Beachcomber's Back ! So is the kay Fighter |
Beachcomber
Replies: 30
Views: 44211
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 3:47 am Subject: Beachcomber's Back ! So is the kay Fighter |
Preliminary checks show it's definitely a viable project.
Using a jackshaft also allows for shorter drive belts [ Gilmer type ] and easier tensioning, but additionally gives me extra scope for alteri ... |
Topic: RAM - another group buy ? |
Beachcomber
Replies: 3
Views: 7334
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:50 am Subject: RAM - another group buy ? |
In response to various requests
Weight of RAM shock complete [ less spring ] 2 lbs / 0.9kgs
Spring 1.5lbs [ Twinshox and BMW mono ] - 3lbs [ large dia mono ]. |
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