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Topic: K bikes on CL in Vermont |
nickw
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:35 am Subject: K bikes on CL in Vermont |
This looks like a nice bike:
https://vermont.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1995-bmw-k1100lt/6491653813.html
This one might be a good buy for a tinkerer:
https://vermont.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1987-bmw-k100r ... |
Topic: 1993 K1100LT fo rsale in VT |
nickw
Replies: 0
Views: 3304
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 6:26 pm Subject: 1993 K1100LT fo rsale in VT |
If anyone is looking for a low-mileage well maintained K1100LT in New England, check this out. I will make a better price for someone through this forum as it has helped me a great deal over the past ... |
Topic: Fully synthetic oil |
nickw
Replies: 13
Views: 12999
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:52 pm Subject: Oils and "K"'s |
I have used Pennzoil Synthetic 20-50 motor sport oil because I have several cases on hand. 5-8k between changes, no usage at all between changes.
From the varied replies you see on this thread, ... |
Topic: Shipping a K Bike SC to CA |
nickw
Replies: 4
Views: 6261
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:46 pm Subject: bike shipping |
No commercial attachment other than use: We have successfully used keyboard Carriage to ship bikes as far as Nevada from VT. Not the cheapest, but they have very nice custom made dollies with fully ... |
Topic: side cover |
nickw
Replies: 7
Views: 9097
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 8:33 pm Subject: side panel attachment repair |
If you do a search on "another side panel repair" authored by me in 2010 you will find a very detailed description of a mechanical repair that will survive almost anything. I still have bot ... |
Topic: Nice looking LT for sale, unbelievable mileage! |
nickw
Replies: 2
Views: 4958
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 5:36 pm Subject: Nice looking LT for sale, unbelievable mileage! |
Check out VT CL:
http://vermont.craigslist.org/mcy/5555444876.html
I don't know the person selling this, just thought here might be someone here that is interested.
Nick W |
Topic: Odometer vs GPS accuracy |
nickw
Replies: 3
Views: 5695
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 9:14 pm Subject: Odometer vs GPS accuracy |
After searching some through the Tech Forum, I found no direct reference to my question;
I recently installed a Zumo 550 on my 93 K1100LT and began using it daily to determine what it might tell me ... |
Topic: OK now - K1100LT forward fairing bracket |
nickw
Replies: 11
Views: 14335
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 7:35 pm Subject: An idiot here. |
After all of that, I was in my bike shed this PM and guess what's hanging from the rafters?
A fairing support bracket from an '85 K100.
If you think it might be an alternative, I'll post a pic. |
Topic: OK now - K1100LT forward fairing bracket |
nickw
Replies: 11
Views: 14335
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 9:52 pm Subject: 3rd try |
I went back to my fan stories and figured out how I did them and ended up posting the link at the end of that thread.
I try again here:
https://www.mediafire.com/?f1dkdfzbegyzzdf
As i said befo ... |
Topic: K1100LT Fan replacement scheme |
nickw
Replies: 39
Views: 42084
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 9:47 pm Subject: 2nd attempt |
Since I am a bettter mechanical geek than a computer, I will try what worked for my fan stories.
trying a mediafire link here;
https://www.mediafire.com/?f1dkdfzbegyzzdf
Nick w |
Topic: OK now - K1100LT forward fairing bracket |
nickw
Replies: 11
Views: 14335
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 9:36 pm Subject: fairing bracket repair. |
Obviously the pictures did not ride along with t he text in ciut and paste mode.
If anyone can tell me how to post the file with pix, I'll try again.
Nick W |
Topic: OK now - K1100LT forward fairing bracket |
nickw
Replies: 11
Views: 14335
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 9:33 pm Subject: Lt fairing bracket repair |
I experienced this issue on my '93 LT 3 years ago. At the time I was under the gun to get it fixed and did not have the luxury of waiting to find another unbroken unit(unlikely given the age and the ... |
Topic: Does it get worse ??? |
nickw
Replies: 11
Views: 11958
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 5:42 pm Subject: The pain may come from this: |
Excuse the mysticism here but if you google Doonesbury for July 6, 2014 you will see a reasonable explanation for why these guys ride like they do.
Nick W |
Topic: Beachcomber's Back ! So is the kay Fighter |
nickw
Replies: 30
Views: 31368
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:27 pm Subject: Mystery object |
Ok, I'll bite; What is it? |
Topic: 1993 K1100LT for sale |
nickw
Replies: 14
Views: 16339
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:39 pm Subject: trades |
No regrets here, then.
I have a 92 R100RT that is up for sale locally on CL.
I already have a 93 K1100LT, so a 2nd one makes NO sense, but who can tell about love? It does make people do str ... |
Topic: 1993 K1100LT for sale |
nickw
Replies: 14
Views: 16339
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:06 pm Subject: airhead trade? |
I'm probably going to regret this; what airhead did you have in mind? |
Topic: Trying more robust fix to annoying starter relay.. |
nickw
Replies: 4
Views: 4706
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 7:16 pm Subject: Starter relay |
Very interested in your project, please post for all to see.
I have always felt that the E-1 who specified the 75 A rating for the starter relay didn't understand in-rushcurrents in high load ind ... |
Topic: K1100LT Fan replacement scheme |
nickw
Replies: 39
Views: 42084
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 9:03 pm Subject: 3 year update |
Since i did this modification, I have always thought I should try a 3-core radiator, but one of my rider friends dissuaded me with the common-sense approach: does it overheat? No. Then why do it if ... |
Topic: k75 radiator trim panel onto k1100lt |
nickw
Replies: 2
Views: 6455
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 1:34 pm Subject: K100 shroud |
I have a shroud and some bits from a K100(RT?) that i just picked up as a Box-O-Parts. It has some cracks and some gravel rash from being run over in a parking lot, but a good body-man can make it lo ... |
Topic: Insurance coverages ??? |
nickw
Replies: 4
Views: 4529
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:07 pm Subject: Toy coverage |
I have ridden for nearly 50 years with the philosophy that I have coverage as required for other people/property I may injure/damage due to accidental collision but I do not insure my vehicle for any ... |
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