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Topic: RS update and clutch lever photo, barback/riser info needed |
motoleo
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:11 am Subject: RS update and clutch lever photo, barback/riser info needed |
Johnny and Shoganai,
Thanks for all those great tips. I will definetly try them out.
Motoleo |
Topic: RS update and clutch lever photo, barback/riser info needed |
motoleo
Replies: 8
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 9:40 pm Subject: RS update and clutch lever photo, barback/riser info needed |
Try modifiying your riding position. My hands used to get numb but a few things helped and I cna now do 12+ hour days on the RS:
Bend at the hips, not at the waist.
Stick your chest out while r ... |
Topic: RS update and clutch lever photo, barback/riser info needed |
motoleo
Replies: 8
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:25 pm Subject: Re: RS update and clutch lever photo, barback/riser info nee |
| I also think the clutch lever is bent as its a pretty far reach for me and the angle is not anywhere close to matching the angle of the brake lever even though the brake lever is adjustable. It looks ... |
Topic: RS update and clutch lever photo, barback/riser info needed |
motoleo
Replies: 8
Views: 10132
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:40 pm Subject: RS update and clutch lever photo, barback/riser info needed |
| I finally got my tags and took out my newly acquired 93 K1100RS for its maiden run and after a few minutes on the road it ran beautifully. I took it out tonight for a 24 mile run I am very pleased. I ... |
Topic: Peg feelers? |
motoleo
Replies: 12
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:56 pm Subject: Re: Peg feelers? |
I'd already scraped my left peg and then yesterday I scraped the right side. Usually my toes hit first and I back off but I managed to get the right one down somehow yesterday.
Has anyone here eve ... |
Topic: Can I ride without the belly pan on my K1100RS? |
motoleo
Replies: 6
Views: 10626
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:56 pm Subject: Can I ride without the belly pan on my K1100RS? |
Try this then, the bike is our very own Shogs.
I'm considering it. I like the flat black look that I've used on my System Cases on my R1100RT using Duplicolor spray on truck bed liner in light du ... |
Topic: Can I ride without the belly pan on my K1100RS? |
motoleo
Replies: 6
Views: 10626
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:24 pm Subject: Can I ride without the belly pan on my K1100RS? |
Gonna go with yes.
http://shoganai.smugmug.com/photos/268915979_ULJ2P-L.jpg
That's the same color as by bike. That doesn't look bad at all. I may even find some flat black moulding and put it arou ... |
Topic: Can I ride without the belly pan on my K1100RS? |
motoleo
Replies: 6
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:24 pm Subject: Can I ride without the belly pan on my K1100RS? |
| I know its not that time consuming to put back the belly pan but its off now and I'm waiting for my tags to arrive and then I'm going to drive my newly acquired 93 K1100RS for a long ride to get some ... |
Topic: New addition to the Family |
motoleo
Replies: 18
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Forum: Pictures Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 12:12 pm Subject: New addition to the Family |
It's a first owner 2002 with 53,000 km. The color is a little darker than what the picture shows.
First time I've riden an 'R'was the test ride, what a difference between a R and K. Have a lot of ... |
Topic: Fork seal part number confirmation needed |
motoleo
Replies: 5
Views: 11590
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 6:52 pm Subject: Fork seal part number confirmation needed |
I'm going to take my chances for now and not order the guide bushings because the bike only has 13,000 miles on it and only one side is leaking.
Now that I think of it I may go out in the garag ... |
Topic: Fork seal part number confirmation needed |
motoleo
Replies: 5
Views: 11590
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:13 pm Subject: Fork seal part number confirmation needed |
Hi,
I'm currently waiting for my fork seal parts to arrive. I ended up ordering more parts than I probably will need to replace but feel if its apart they may as well be replaced with new. One part ... |
Topic: Fork seal part number confirmation needed |
motoleo
Replies: 5
Views: 11590
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:14 am Subject: Fork seal part number confirmation needed |
Thanks Jim. I am going to order the oil fill o-rings and cap o-rings as well.
Lenny |
Topic: Fork seal part number confirmation needed |
motoleo
Replies: 5
Views: 11590
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:06 pm Subject: Fork seal part number confirmation needed |
| I need to replace a leaking fork seal on my newly acquired 93 K1100RS and I need to confirm that I have the correct part number. The parts lists on the web do not have the same names for the parts as ... |
Topic: Newbie with running problems |
motoleo
Replies: 5
Views: 10798
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:47 am Subject: Newbie with running problems |
Welcome motoleo, glad to have you here,and great first post!
I'm here to learn as well and don't think I can add anything to what has been said already.
Thanks! |
Topic: Newbie with running problems |
motoleo
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:51 pm Subject: Newbie with running problems |
| At 13k, I doubt the air filter is clogged - unlesss with mold. K bike air fitlers are way oversized for the engine. My opinion is that 30-40k in a good change interval - especially at $35 a pop. Bu ... |
Topic: Newbie with running problems |
motoleo
Replies: 5
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 3:35 pm Subject: Newbie with running problems |
Hi,
I just purchased a 93 K1100RS that the previous owner didn't ride much (13,000 on the bike) and he had trouble getting it to run for me. He finally got it started and it would idle very roughly, ... |
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