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  Topic: Hard starting issue
nickmakwell

Replies: 20
Views: 22459

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:15 am   Subject: Hard starting issue
I shall give all that a go first thing in the morning - i believe you may have it there...

many thanks!
  Topic: Hard starting issue
nickmakwell

Replies: 20
Views: 22459

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:37 am   Subject: Hard starting issue
HI folks,

I've tried to start my K1100R project bike up - I'm just about to re-register it as my commuter.

Electrics are fine, the dash lights up all good, the starter motor cranks over very nic ...
  Topic: ABS removal?? Get rid of ABS or the whole bike
nickmakwell

Replies: 21
Views: 20227

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:48 pm   Subject: ABS removal?? Get rid of ABS or the whole bike
removal is complete, just waiting on new braided front lines (2-2).
The removed components weigh approx. 12 kg (25lbs?) - the pumps, lines, computer, sensors etc. I was able to re-rig the back line f ...
  Topic: Mirror mirror...
nickmakwell

Replies: 3
Views: 5684

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 3:34 am   Subject: Mirror mirror...
Thanks Flying Duck - I will be putting a wider bar on the K11R, probably a Renthal or similar (I need new front brake lines anyway) to complete the naked look, and there is no fairing up front, just a ...
  Topic: Mirror mirror...
nickmakwell

Replies: 3
Views: 5684

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 9:01 pm   Subject: Mirror mirror...
Hi folks again - almost finished my project of converting my K1100RS into a K1100R.

Mirrors!

What size mirror stems fit into the handlebar mounts - I think the RHS is a 8mm thread, but the othe ...
  Topic: What size forks?
nickmakwell

Replies: 1
Views: 3419

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 8:00 pm   Subject: What size forks?
Sorry - found out for myself, looking through old manuals etc. They are all 41.7mm forks!!!!

Cheers.
  Topic: What size forks?
nickmakwell

Replies: 1
Views: 3419

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 2:29 am   Subject: What size forks?
This is a K100RS 2v question, not K1100, but I thought some of you may know...

What diameter forks do the K100RS 2v machines use? Is it 41mm like the K1100/K1004V or same as the Airheads of the tim ...
  Topic: Handlebar diameter and replacement
nickmakwell

Replies: 3
Views: 5013

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 12:50 am   Subject: Handlebar diameter and replacement
many thanks - narrows down the selection of bars!
  Topic: K1100LT fairing pockets on a K1100RS, can it be done?
nickmakwell

Replies: 12
Views: 10181

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 12:50 am   Subject: K1100LT fairing pockets on a K1100RS, can it be done?
having just taken my K1100RS apart - and ridden the K1100LT, I think its no problem to fit the pockets - you would need new knee pad thingies (the rubber thick bits) and the brackets etc.

they are ...
  Topic: Handlebar diameter and replacement
nickmakwell

Replies: 3
Views: 5013

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:53 am   Subject: Handlebar diameter and replacement
hi folks - im replacing the bars on my K1100RS as i continue the path towards full nakedness.

Im thinking some Renthals or similar - can someone tell me the width of the standard bars? I'll use th ...
  Topic: ABS removal?? Get rid of ABS or the whole bike
nickmakwell

Replies: 21
Views: 20227

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 9:05 pm   Subject: ABS removal?? Get rid of ABS or the whole bike
Ive decided to remove the ABS from my 93 K1100RS (naked) - save weight and get more feel from the front brake.

Also, Im putting a set of Renthal bars in for more upright position, so I need new fro ...
  Topic: What pegs fit the K1100RS?
nickmakwell

Replies: 5
Views: 6084

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 3:52 am   Subject: What pegs fit the K1100RS?
sorry i forgot to mention i want to keep the original and possibly revert back to pillion use later on
  Topic: What pegs fit the K1100RS?
nickmakwell

Replies: 5
Views: 6084

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 9:20 pm   Subject: What pegs fit the K1100RS?
Hi folks, I need a pair of footpeg plates that i can convert to rider use only - i.e no pillion footpeg (either drilled out or filled in/welded) but that i can still use my panniers.

reason: im con ...
  Topic: Removing tank on K1100RS
nickmakwell

Replies: 9
Views: 8929

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 9:16 pm   Subject: Removing tank on K1100RS
ok im an idiot - found the circlips, removed, lifted straight up and forward, no dramas.

yes, the fuel lines are a bit longer, which is handy.

so my K75 mustn't have had the clips as well.

t ...
  Topic: Removing tank on K1100RS
nickmakwell

Replies: 9
Views: 8929

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 9:05 pm   Subject: Removing tank on K1100RS
Ive tried lifting straight up - theres a box with clips there (electrical box?) but it wont budge!
  Topic: Removing tank on K1100RS
nickmakwell

Replies: 9
Views: 8929

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 10:22 am   Subject: Removing tank on K1100RS
Hi folks - need to remove the tank to change the air filter and do a general clean up on my 93 K1100RS. I used to have a 87 K75S and the tank removal was a pinch, but this one seems different.

I ha ...
  Topic: Fork geometry and handling
nickmakwell

Replies: 11
Views: 11229

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:23 pm   Subject: Fork geometry and handling
on my friends dads' K100 (modified) he lowered the forks in the triple clamp a bit and installed a higher shock in the rear (Honda CBR600 i believe) to improve the handling, which it has. makes turn i ...
  Topic: Bobbins and such.
nickmakwell

Replies: 28
Views: 28352

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:11 pm   Subject: Bobbins and such.
oh the rest take no time at all - easy peasy.

ill go do the other disc first and then come back and try all 6 spring bobbins.
  Topic: Bobbins and such.
nickmakwell

Replies: 28
Views: 28352

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:10 pm   Subject: Bobbins and such.
Im doing this job right now - bought the kit from my local BMW guy - $107 per disc OUCH!!!

anyway, having trouble putting the new spring bobbin pins in - should I use a little grease and/or try com ...
 
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