K11 Owners Group

Thanks, guys (especially Scott, who's on the ball as always).

I need a couple of exhaust studs and nuts for my 1996 K1100RS. The MAX BMW Motorcycles diagram #18_0280 lists the part number for the nut as "11 62 1 744 323" (m8 sw12). However, I can't f ...

Not sure about the LT but on the RS if you take off the right hand fairing cover bit between the fairing and the tank and the steering fully to the right you can reach the bulb with a bit of practise ...

Hi I am baffled to where this front seat hinge attaches when bolted onto the seat it does not seem to fit anywhere on the frame while attached to the seat.
As mentioned above, there is a rod (for lac ...

Quick question when changing the battery:
Is it a straight swap?
OR
Do I have to worry about resetting the ABS, or any other electrics?
It's a straight swap. I also have the Panasonic LC-X1220P b ...

I forget why, but the 4 cylinder K1100 engine is much buzzier than the 3 cylinder K75 engine due to a design difference. Maybe the K75 has a counterweighted crankshaft. Hopefully someone who knows t ...

Something similar happened to me when I forgot to connect both of the ground cables when I replaced my battery.

My bike came with Pirelli Angels on it. The tires have never felt "right" to me. What psi are you guys recommending for these tires?
I think the official K1100RS tire pressure recommendat ...

That might be your crankcase vent hose and not a gas overflow hose.

I bought a Sena SMH10 so I could listen via Bluetooth to music and navigation directions from my HTC Evo 4G smartphone. I've never used the Sena for bike-to-bike communication, but it does everything ...

That sounds about right. BMW wasn't into 6-speed transmissions back in the 90s, which is a shame because the K1100 engine has so much low-end torque.

I'm just curious:

Given that the K1100 engine has a spin-on oil filter, does anybody know why the filter is located behind a sealed cover in a chamber where oil flows freely?

The great advantage ...

Run-n-lites has a few really nice options for the K bikes including an upgrade to the tail and brake lite. His kits are easy to install and in most cases are just a matter of plug and play. I would ...

However, opinion wise, wavy discs serve no other purpose than having people go, 'ooh, look at those wavy discs, they look cool'
Aren't wave discs lighter than non-wave discs? Less unsprung weight is ...

I've used both Spectro SPL 75W-90 and Redline 75W-90NS in my transmission with good results.

I use the Battery Tender Junior as well, got a BMW plug so that it plugs right into the outlet socket on the side of the bike, makes for quick hook up and disconnect.
This is probably the way to go. ...

Thanks for the replies. I just didn't want to remove the belly pan if I didn't have to. Thanks again.

With my 1996 K1100RS on its centerstand, will the bike "sit back" onto its rear wheel when I remove the front wheel, or will I have to support the bike via a jack? I searched this forum but ...