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Topic: RS front wheel on LT |
brickme
Replies: 6
Views: 9053
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 3:41 pm Subject: RS front wheel on LT |
The speedo reads off of the rear end.
Thanks for enlightening me! A search tells me that the difference in rear tire circumference between the LT and RS is negligible and that the speedometers use ... |
Topic: RS front wheel on LT |
brickme
Replies: 6
Views: 9053
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:01 am Subject: Speedo Error? |
| Wouldn't this also add to the speedometer error we already have with the factory setup? |
Topic: Fuel Cap Leaking Fumes |
brickme
Replies: 21
Views: 31807
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 9:51 am Subject: Re: Fuel fumes |
I get a gasoline smell to my tankbag and contents also. I agree completely with the previous discussion on the venting, etc.
However I seem to recall, vaguely, that the gas cap lock cyclinder had bee ... |
Topic: Fuel Cap Leaking Fumes |
brickme
Replies: 21
Views: 31807
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:15 pm Subject: Fuel Cap Leaking Fumes |
Yeah, the match test would solve my problem! Heh, heh.
Is that what happened to the Norton? |
Topic: Fuel Cap Leaking Fumes |
brickme
Replies: 21
Views: 31807
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 2:28 pm Subject: Fuel Cap Leaking Fumes |
| OK, that all makes sense. I will see how far I can lift the tank by removing the circlips. I will check out the other gasket you mentioned too. Hard telling what was done to the bike, I am the 3rd ... |
Topic: Fuel Cap Leaking Fumes |
brickme
Replies: 21
Views: 31807
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:21 pm Subject: Fuel Cap Leaking Fumes |
Scott,
Thanks a lot for the pictures and additional information. I am still having trouble visualizing the plumbing setup for the venting. Where does the "rain drain" hole at the side o ... |
Topic: Fuel Cap Leaking Fumes |
brickme
Replies: 21
Views: 31807
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:48 pm Subject: Fuel Cap Leaking Fumes |
| I'd make sure that your tank vent line at the right rear of the tank is open. If the vent nipple is still connected to the engine block I'd seriously consider installing the "accumulator cup" ... |
Topic: Fuel Cap Leaking Fumes |
brickme
Replies: 21
Views: 31807
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 2:09 pm Subject: Fuel Cap Leaking Fumes |
| Tried cleaning the rubber gasket and the mating surface, both of which looked discolored but it still smells around the closed cap and stinks up contents of the tank bag. Happens no matter how full t ... |
Topic: 1994 K1100RS PART OUT Continued - 22k Miles |
brickme
Replies: 23
Views: 36055
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:12 pm Subject: Re: 1994 K1100RS PART OUT Continued - 22k Miles |
Hi Mr. G.,
Do you have an updated price and photos of the front wheel? Thanks in advance. |
Topic: 1994 K1100RS 22k Miles - PARTING OUT |
brickme
Replies: 18
Views: 23431
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 3:37 am Subject: Parts Still Available? |
| Mr. G., Sent you an email about parts from this bike. Are you still working on it? |
Topic: Fork oil change on a K1100rs |
brickme
Replies: 8
Views: 12086
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 1:04 pm Subject: Fork oil change on a K1100rs |
Just a couple other things I found out doing mine recently:
1. Careful not to strip the fill caps as well. One of mine was previously overtightened.
2. Oil viscosity("w" rating) is no ... |
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