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JerseyJohn
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Joined: 31 Dec 2009
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Location: Easton , Pa
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 Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 5:57 pm Post subject: New Guy |
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Just stoppin in to say Howdy.
My name is John and I'm a motorcycle-aholic  and have been since a very young age. I currently own 3 bike's and am constantly looking for the next to occupy some space in the garage.
I currently own A 93 BMW K1100LT, a 85 BMW K100 and a 79 Honda CB 750 Limited.
I just got the 93 so I will be looking it over and looking for advice on parts and equipment to make her mine. Look forward to meeting as many of you as possible over the years to come.
Let's see if this works (pic of the 93)
http://www.facebook.com/#/photo.php?pid=30631552&id=1005549957
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| Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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Hey John welcome aboard.
I "friended" you on FB so if you get a request from a guy with a pic of him lying on his back with my wifes on top of me...well, thats me.
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RJTrucker
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Joined: 31 Mar 2008
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Location: Central NJ
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| Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:15 pm Post subject: K11 |
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Did you just get that bike from a guy in Toms River NJ? It looks familar.
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1993 K11LT
1985 K100RS with over 100K on it
1985 K100RS Luftmiester Turbo Work in progress (any help is appreciated)
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JerseyJohn
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Joined: 31 Dec 2009
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Location: Easton , Pa
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| Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:22 pm Post subject: Re: K11 |
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| RJTrucker wrote: | | Did you just get that bike from a guy in Toms River NJ? It looks familar. |
Yep that would be the one. Is that good or bad 
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Stoked Steve
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Joined: 01 Sep 2004
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Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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| Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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Nice looking bike (of course that's the best year), welcome to the group, quite a bit of K100 info here as well.
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Virginia Beach, VA
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SugarHillCTD
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Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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| Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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| skdonlan wrote: | | Nice looking bike (of course that's the best year).... |
Best year, of course. But wrong model- wanna' ride the best of that year's "crop"? Try an RS 
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RJTrucker
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Joined: 31 Mar 2008
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Location: Central NJ
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| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:12 am Post subject: Best year... |
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We can argue the best year part even tho I have a 93. There is alot to say for ABS2 compared to ABS1. But it is for sure he has the best year for the K100. The 1985 had been called FYK Finest year K by the great Don E of NJ. I do love the 93 LT but like most including Jersey Johns K11LT the ABS brains are wearing out and getting costly to replace. John I was going to buy the bike and the only reason I didnt was the ABS. I tow a camper with my K11LT and with out the ABS working I really have to watch the trailer does not push the rear end around on me if I accidently lock the rear wheel. Also thanks for accepting me as a friend on Face book. Feel free to keep in touch there as well as here.
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1993 K11LT
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Flying Duck
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| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:51 am Post subject: Re: Best year... |
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| RJTrucker wrote: | | There is alot to say for ABS2 compared to ABS1. |
Not really. I've got both and prefer the ABS I. The ABS II kicks in sometimes when it shouldn't. I've never had the ABS I do that.
In addition, the ABS I makes spline lubing much easier.
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86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
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RJTrucker
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| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:40 am Post subject: ABS 1 vs ABS 2 |
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Better to kick in somtimes when it should not then to never kick in at all.
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1993 K11LT
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Flying Duck
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| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 4:34 am Post subject: Re: ABS 1 vs ABS 2 |
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| RJTrucker wrote: | | Better to kick in somtimes when it should not then to never kick in at all. |
Seriously, the ABS I seems to perform better to me. They seem to be equally "chunky" when engaged and the ABS I has less (none so far) false positives.
(And I don't have a dog in this fight as I've got both. Just sharing my experience/opinion.)
IMO, the biggest downside of the ABS I vs. II is the brain failure rate but I've got a good backup brain that I scored on eBay for $99 so that's not a big issue to me.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
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Scott_Anderson
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| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:49 am Post subject: Re: ABS 1 vs ABS 2 |
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| Flying Duck wrote: | | ...IMO, the biggest downside of the ABS I vs. II is the brain failure rate.... |
At least there is an outlet for the ABS I brains to be repaired now if one so chooses. Not so with the ABS II,.....yet anyway.
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Stoked Steve
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Joined: 01 Sep 2004
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Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:56 am Post subject: |
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The "best year" thing was meant in jest....I'd rather have a newer one, but I do love my bike..
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Virginia Beach, VA
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JerseyJohn
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Joined: 31 Dec 2009
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Location: Easton , Pa
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| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the welcome's.
And yes the 93 and the 85 were the best years just because thats What I own...... 
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Saltcreek
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Joined: 22 Oct 2008
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Location: New Hampshire
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| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome JJ!
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1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold 
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skyrider
Joined: 15 May 2007
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Location: Pennsauken NJ Saint Clair PA Jersey City NJ
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| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:24 am Post subject: Hello |
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Hello John,
I am not too far away. I live part time in South Jersey, and in Saint Clair, PA. I cruise RT78 very much, so of course I go by Easton. Perhaps we can get a ride in.
I have, a 93 K1100LT (red)
Cheers, and come on spring!
Len S
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