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Topic: K11 wiring diagram |
granth
Replies: 8
Views: 11480
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:48 pm Subject: K11 wiring diagram |
Fantastic ! The first BM wiring diagram I have EVER been able to understand.......  |
Topic: How much oil does yours burn? |
granth
Replies: 15
Views: 21899
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:14 pm Subject: How much oil does yours burn? |
I have a '93 k1100rs,WITH 38,000 Miles on it.
It uses less than 1 litre per two thousand miles.I almost never use the side stand and never for prolonged periods,if I do use it the bike always smokes ... |
Topic: How much oil does yours burn? |
granth
Replies: 15
Views: 21899
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:13 pm Subject: How much oil does yours burn? |
I have a '93 k1100rs,WITH 35,000 Miles on it.
It uses less than 1 litre per two thousand miles.I almost never use the side stand and never for prolonged periods,if I do use it the bike always smokes ... |
Topic: Whats happened to my paintjob? |
granth
Replies: 3
Views: 5988
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:05 am Subject: Whats happened to my paintjob? |
| Difficult to be certain by looking at the pictures but it looks like poor prepartion,including noy letting the inital coats dry sufficiently.The final top coats seem to have been applied very thickly, ... |
Topic: Leaky fork, not your usual fork seal question |
granth
Replies: 23
Views: 34338
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 3:57 pm Subject: Leaky fork, not your usual fork seal question |
I will be interested to find out the answer to this one,its very strange that it is leaking "against gravity" !Certainly the most serious fork seal leak I have ever seen.
I looked at your ... |
Topic: Leaky fork, not your usual fork seal question |
granth
Replies: 23
Views: 34338
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:52 pm Subject: Leaky fork, not your usual fork seal question |
| Can't really see how this could be fork fluid,as it is contained below the seal and the bike has not moved,so cannot be under pressure, fluid does not usually move "uphill", so could this be ... |
Topic: K1100RS Engine Dies, Stalls, Quits, Intermitten Problem |
granth
Replies: 30
Views: 92645
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 5:49 pm Subject: K1100RS Engine Dies, Stalls, Quits, Intermitten Problem |
I have posted this elsewhere,previously.
I have had this problem of intermittent engine cutting out on my '93 K1100RS, usually when warm/hot.
I eventually tracked it down to the four way connector u ... |
Topic: WHICH COOLANT? |
granth
Replies: 23
Views: 31252
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:03 pm Subject: WHICH COOLANT? |
| Generally it seems that many people use any, good quality, antifreeze with a 40/60 mix(60%water) tho'some use 50/50;there seems to be a conensus that it should be mixed with distilled water and not ta ... |
Topic: iNTERMITENT CUTTING OUT. |
granth
Replies: 18
Views: 20878
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:01 pm Subject: iNTERMITENT CUTTING OUT. |
Thanks for that Jeeves;I did use Dialectric grease this time.
If it does fail again I will certainly replace the plug with something else.  |
Topic: iNTERMITENT CUTTING OUT. |
granth
Replies: 18
Views: 20878
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:02 pm Subject: iNTERMITENT CUTTING OUT. |
I was out for a ride yesterday and after about sixty miles,everything suddenly died while I was stationary at a junction.Engine would turn over but not run.
Pushed it to the roadside and checked,when ... |
Topic: Bellypans |
granth
Replies: 14
Views: 64764
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:39 pm Subject: Bellypans |
Sounds like areal result.Hope it turns out great !  |
Topic: K 1100 DRIVESHAFT SPLINES, TO LUBE OR NOT ??? |
granth
Replies: 13
Views: 17542
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 5:01 pm Subject: K 1100 DRIVESHAFT SPLINES, TO LUBE OR NOT ??? |
Thanks Guys thats helpful,(particularly yours FD)
Part of the reason I am interested is that I became the owner of a low mileage (35000) '93 RS,that is running wonderfully,with no apparent backlash/t ... |
Topic: K 1100 DRIVESHAFT SPLINES, TO LUBE OR NOT ??? |
granth
Replies: 13
Views: 17542
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 3:40 pm Subject: K 1100 DRIVESHAFT SPLINES, TO LUBE OR NOT ??? |
k1100 driveshaft splines,lube or not ?
I am interested in opinions on this subject.
I have seen it stated,on another Forum, that the K1100 does not require to have its driveShaft spines re-lubed,t ... |
Topic: Rear pad replacement |
granth
Replies: 8
Views: 9827
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 7:05 pm Subject: Rear pad replacement |
| I would suggest opening the bleed nipple before pressing the pistons back into the caliper, why ? Pressing the pistons back into the caliper,without opening the bleed nipple forces fluid back into the ... |
Topic: petrol tank buzzing!! |
granth
Replies: 3
Views: 6677
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 7:19 am Subject: petrol tank buzzing!! |
What Trucker said.....
My Tank was'nt particularly noisy, but I did notice one of the tank location rubbers at the rear was deformed and ill fitting in its hole,so I replaced it and its even quiter n ... |
Topic: Bellypans |
granth
Replies: 14
Views: 64764
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 3:57 am Subject: Bellypans |
Not really the answer you asked for,but here goes.
I have an Astral Blue K1100RS with a stonechipped Bellypan and thought of having it resrayed as the rest of the bike is excellent.I was quoted ... |
Topic: Bellypans |
granth
Replies: 14
Views: 64764
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 6:09 pm Subject: Bellypans |
Not really the answer you asked for,but here goes.
I have an Astral Blue K1100RS with a stonechipped Bellypan and thought of having it resrayed as the rest of the bike is excellent.I was quoted ... |
Topic: Tyres AGAIN |
granth
Replies: 17
Views: 17873
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 5:30 pm Subject: Tyres AGAIN |
I have a '93 K1100RS on Continental Road Attack 2s since last August,,and I find them superb.
Grip in the dry and wet is first class and wear rates are looking good.
Tracking is rock steady on all s ... |
Topic: Mine K1100RS dyno run |
granth
Replies: 7
Views: 7224
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:30 pm Subject: Mine K1100RS dyno run |
iNTERESTING INFORMATION, THANKS FOR POSTING.  |
Topic: Misty clocks |
granth
Replies: 5
Views: 29135
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 5:59 pm Subject: Misty clocks |
What I have done in the past is to place a small packet of silica gel(I save all those that come as part of packaging,often with electronic items)
inside the instrument housing.This usually absorbs w ... |
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