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Topic: Annual 'fork oil' change out !! (?) |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 10
Views: 10678
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:17 pm Subject: Annual 'fork oil' change out !! (?) |
Hi, Micky77,
If I remember correctly, for new or rebuilt forks (no oil at all in the forks) the correct amount is 400cc per side. For a fork oil change, one side (I don't remember which) is 350c ... |
Topic: Performance chip? |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 10
Views: 10384
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:32 pm Subject: Performance chip? |
Interesting about the cams though. I had an '85 model K100RS that did seem a bit quicker than a friends that was an '87. And why was the CA version of the '85 K100 less powerful? Legal reasons?
H ... |
Topic: Performance chip? |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 10
Views: 10384
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:50 pm Subject: Performance chip? |
Hi, Scott,
The 1985 K100 bikes came in 2 flavors - 49 state version and CA version. The 49 state version was rated at 90 horsepower and the CA version at 82 horsepower. One of the differences w ... |
Topic: Fuel pump |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 3
Views: 7211
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Forum: Pictures Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 6:12 pm Subject: Fuel pump |
Hi, Splund,
As far as the "231" fuel pump goes, you might check with Motobins or Motorwerks (sp?). I know on this side of the pond, Beemer Boneyard sells a replacement for the "23 ... |
Topic: Just for Shits and Grins; the ShogyGrid K1100 Frankin-tranny |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 61
Views: 45495
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:41 am Subject: Just for Shits and Grins; the ShogyGrid K1100 Frankin-tranny |
Hi, John,
If he does come, let everyone know to bring cubic dollars! |
Topic: 1992 K1100LT - Tank bag |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 3
Views: 9454
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Forum: Product Reviews Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 6:33 pm Subject: 1992 K1100LT - Tank bag |
The bags are supposedly the same; the bases are not. The clips on the K75/100 bag fit under the seams on the fuel tank. The clips on the K1100 bag fit into a mount (NOT standard on the bike) bolted ... |
Topic: HMSP V 2012 May 3,4,5,6 |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 140
Views: 209801
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Forum: Meetings Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:22 pm Subject: HMSP V 2012 May 3,4,5,6 |
And I plan to be there (even if I have to drive) AND will be prepared to cook spaghetti again. If you blink, though, you might miss me. I'm down to 168 lb (12 stone, 76kg) from around 250 lb (about ... |
Topic: Oil Level through Sight window |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 8
Views: 9465
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:40 pm Subject: Re: Oil Level through Sight window |
Just got a used K1000lt. 1993,30,000 miles. Didn't come with owners manual.. First ride I came back and noticed a small amount of oil on the ground. It was coming from the little hole at the front of ... |
Topic: Just for Shits and Grins; the ShogyGrid K1100 Frankin-tranny |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 61
Views: 45495
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:34 pm Subject: Just for Shits and Grins; the ShogyGrid K1100 Frankin-tranny |
Hi, Gwen,
According to Max's ETK, part number 23 12 1 457 060, drive shaft, is available for only? $343.40! |
Topic: New Dealer |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 1
Views: 2569
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:29 pm Subject: New Dealer |
Hi, All,
A couple of days ago I took one of my K75's to Barnett Harley-Davidson here in El Paso for the (Texas required) safety inspection. The service writer told me they were close to opening ... |
Topic: Phil Marvin update, 08 February 2012 |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 19
Views: 14731
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:22 pm Subject: Phil Marvin update, 08 February 2012 |
Hi, Keith,
Thanks for the kind words. At this time I don't know if I'll try to go back to work or just start receiving Social Security. I'm not yet eating well, and have lost over 80 lb. I'm n ... |
Topic: Put a little spark in your life |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 66
Views: 77010
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Forum: Product Reviews Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:14 pm Subject: Put a little spark in your life |
Does it bother anybody that the DR7EIX iridum plug has a 16mm hex-nut not the 18mm that the spark-plug tool spans??
Do you guys use some other plug tool??
I use the 18mm spark plug wrench (spann ... |
Topic: Phil Marvin update, 08 February 2012 |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 19
Views: 14731
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:48 pm Subject: Phil Marvin update, 08 February 2012 |
Hi, All,
IT'S OVER!!!! I'M DONE WITH CHEMO!!!! I HAVE MY LIFE BACK!!!!
Yesterday I had a CT scan and today visited both my surgeon and oncologist. Both said the CT scan looked normal. I th ... |
Topic: HMSP V 2012 May 3,4,5,6 |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 140
Views: 209801
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Forum: Meetings Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:02 pm Subject: HMSP V 2012 May 3,4,5,6 |
13 weeks!!!
Come on spring.......
5 days
Until I'm out of chemotherapy!!!!! |
Topic: The clutch O-Ring replacement |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 16
Views: 15383
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:25 pm Subject: The clutch O-Ring replacement |
Hi, Mickey77,
You do NOT lubricate the clutch splines AT ALL, nor anything forward of them. If you do, the lubricant is bound to get onto the clutch, causing it to slip and you to have to remove ... |
Topic: Where to buy filter with washers and gasket?? |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 7
Views: 7377
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:38 am Subject: Where to buy filter with washers and gasket?? |
Hi, Stu,
A couple of years ago I found a guy selling Mahle OC-91 oil filters. His ad was in the BMW Owners News. They were $10 each or 5 for $40 plus shipping. He sent me 10 for just over $85. ... |
Topic: Drive by Posting!! |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 37
Views: 24813
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:03 pm Subject: Phil Marvin update - 18 January 2012 |
Hi, All,
Well, I again feel like s**t. I had chemo today, and I get 2 different chemos. On the first, fourth and seventh weeks, i get 3 different medicines. On the other weeks I just get one m ... |
Topic: Moving the guages up to the fascia |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 6
Views: 5235
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:04 am Subject: Moving the guages up to the fascia |
My K75RTP has a fuel gauge installed in the space the left speaker is in on a K1100LT. |
Topic: For sale Traler hitch |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 4
Views: 5176
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:06 pm Subject: For sale Traler hitch |
It will, however, fit a K75. |
Topic: What Engine Oil in UK ? |
Phil Marvin
Replies: 13
Views: 13883
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:31 pm Subject: What Engine Oil in UK ? |
Hi, All,
I live in El Paso, Texas and here we can ride year 'round. It gets hot in the summer - over 40C/104F and chilly in the winter - last year it hit -17C/0F once. "We" have never ... |
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