K11 Owners Group

Christopher P. · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:06 am Post subject: Good morning.

Good morning, everyone. Gwen (Shoganai) urged me to join... even though I'm a mere K100RT owner. Had a K75 before that, and am a firm lover of the brick. Unless it's a Ural, I doubt I'll ever own another type of motorcycle again, if I have my way.

Old ride:

I also get around on ADV as "Smithy" but saw you had someone by that name here already... so anyway, here I am.

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:13 am Post subject:

HI!

- any friend of Gwens is very welcome here, no matter what you ride. Come aboard. Very Happy

John
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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Ted · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:07 am Post subject:

Welcome aboard! I have a K75RT myself Very Happy

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Flying Duck · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:58 am Post subject:

Howdy.

1985?
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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
14 WR250R
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Christopher P. · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:17 pm Post subject:

Yup, '85. Push-button fuel cap, aftermarket supertrapp and fox shock, Sargent seat. It's a beautiful running machine.

However it came to me (super cheap) with terrible steering head bearings, and it's been in Gwen's shop for a couple weeks now. I'd have it back, but there's 3 feet of snow here, and no chance of a safe transport/parking situation for a little while.

Soon, though, it will be back home and flying like the wind. I love this bike.

drikko · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:26 pm Post subject:

Speaking of push button fuel caps, do you know if the early push buttin ones will fit the K1100? I am sick of having to use the key to open it and we don't have a theft problem here anyway.
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:38 pm Post subject:

Welcome Chris, nice color. Did Gwen invite you to our spring get-together?
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1997 R1100RT ZC62149(sold)

Stoked Steve · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 5:26 pm Post subject:

Welcome fellow Virginian!

Check out our Hungry Mother get together in Western VA in May, there will be two other early K bikes there as well.

http://www.k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7705&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
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Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

laverda · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 5:28 pm Post subject:

Hello & Welcome Christopher, Smile

I had a K75S, did 68,000m on it, & I loved it.
Had a couple of BM Boxers (& A few russian ones aswell ! Embarassed

)
I now have the K1100LT ,It doesn't seem as sweet as the 75 but I like all the extras & its larger feel.
Your 75 certainly had a few unusual extras ! Smile

& that seat was a work of art !
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Geoff · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 5:32 pm Post subject:

Welcome!
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2008 H-D Electra Glide Ultra Classic

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:20 pm Post subject:

Christopher P. · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:20 pm Post subject:

The K75 seat was a Corbin, and was most comfy. I must shamefully admit, I killed that bike in a run-off in Texas driving home from CA just before Christmas. Besides the seat, I left the side-panels off, it had a staintune muffler and performance works shock, those unobtanium fog light mounts, and a "top of the line" aluminium cargo rack. I'm trying to source another, since I never saw the wrecked bike after I fell, being strapped to the backboard and all... and they totalled it out on me.

And yes, Gwen invited me to Hungry Mother. I think I'm in, but my schedule is never firm more than a couple months in advance... so I'm definately interested, and hoping nothing gets in the way. It happens to be my birthday weekend, so I have the hall pass secured. Just want to make sure work doesn't get in the way.

Stoked Steve · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:24 pm Post subject:

It's my birthday weekend as well, small world! I can't think of a better present to myself than to be around fellow K11OG'ers in the beautiful mountains!
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Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

Shoganai · Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:05 am Post subject:

Hi Chris, I just found this thread Embarassed

(can't sleep, worked all night, and have to work tonight! :headbangingonwall )

Thanks for joining. Cool

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RJTrucker · Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:20 pm Post subject: push button Gas cap

The gasket on the 1985 fuel cap is different then the K11 gas cap gasket. you may need to use the older style gasket. I am not sure what the difference is but be sure to check which you need. Dont want a wet lap after you fill up on a hot day and dont water getting in if the bike is left out in the rain.
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1993 K11LT
1985 K100RS with over 100K on it
1985 K100RS Luftmiester Turbo Work in progress (any help is appreciated)
1974 R90/6

BlackHoof · Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:28 am Post subject:

[quote="Christopher P." and a "top of the line" aluminium cargo rack. I'm trying to source another, [/quote]

Hello Chris,

It appears your wishes have been granted, "Top of the Line " K-bike rack adapter for K75/K100. This item is now for sale on the IBMWR market
place. Only $150...

Be careful what you ask for... Razz

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'93 K1100LT- Blurple Colored
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'27 Bugatti Replica/Kit Car-Dark Purple
'05 Suzuki Brugman/Russell Seat...

Christopher P. · Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 3:14 pm Post subject:

Darn you to heck.

Email sent.

Scrounging for loose change now...

Laughing