K11 Owners Group

[BB]

Thanks for the replys, looks like a number of different options that I need to consider. I would like to hear more about plugging the areas at or near the radio and glove box, and redirecting the fan air out the vents. Thanx BB
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93 K11LT
74 R90/6
78 R80/7 In "RS" Clothing
1957 NSU Superfox

[HoosierStu]

During a rant about how much I hate the heat, my mechanic suggested the Baker Wings. I have not tried them, yet.
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"Still can't find 6th gear" 94 K1100LT

[RAL88]

[6899]

Guys,

I have Baker Wings..... but they mount right where my legs go when I use my highway pegs.

Highway pegs work for me but understand that nothing works if you are stuck in traffic. I rode to Salt Lake City and found the pegs do the trick.
If anyone wants to buy my Baker Wings, let me know. You cannot use Baker WIngs + Pegs at the same time; pegs help me cool and stretch.

Martin
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1996 K1100LT, 73K (bought at 61K on 2006)
1977 R100/7, bought new, rode 97K in 29 yrs before parting out
1970 R50/5, bought used, rode 40K & sold

BMWMOA #6899 since 1976
Indy BMW Club since 1975

[RAL88]

Well I pulled off the knee pads but I forgot that I had put the foam further under than what I can see by just pulling off the knee pads.

When I put on the foam I had the knee pads off and the tank off. I also unscrewed the radio compartment and removed the glove box. Under those is a plastic heat deflector that does nothing. I removed the heat deflectors and then started cutting and putting foam into any space between the radiator and the engine and the tank where the heat coming off the radiator could get back to me. I fitted it close to the side fairings so that it sealed the space and directed it out the vents. Some areas I was just able to wedge it in tight. Other areas I had to wrap it around the frame and in some places I cable tied it in.

If you get that far into it you will be able to see what I mean and where to put the foam.

I hope this helps.
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R

[BB]

Thanks, that helps. I'll tear into it before too long and let you know how it works. BB
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93 K11LT
74 R90/6
78 R80/7 In "RS" Clothing
1957 NSU Superfox

[Splund]

Wow, you only posted that a year ago. Naked is exactly what I'm doing to mine. How far have you gone with yours?


You can see my story in pictures here:

http://toffee-apples.spaces.live.com/

Use the menu below the pictures to select the different albums.

My projects been on hold over winter but can't wait till its finished.

Happy Days,
Mike.
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"04 Suzuki SV650S (sold)
"94 BMW K1100LTIC

[AUSBRICK]

This is what I've come up with to keep me cool , tried all the recommended fixes [ 3 core thermo switch ect ] keeps the motor cool but not me, this may be a bit radical but if you can pick up a secondhand lt bare top fairing, take a saw to it and problem solved. I only swap from a larger screen in winter to the origanal which has been trimmed down for summer, this gives me total comfort in any weather . My first cut was a little to much off and I re attached the sides to make them slightly longer as per photos DO NOT cut as in the shot with the small screen this allows a nice flow of fresh air onto lower torso keeping it cool but still getting the benifit of a fairing. Works for me in AUS weather you may need the full fairing back on in winter.PS photo are spread out as is text seems to be the way it works every time i post photos. Cheers AUSBRICK [img][/img]









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92k1100 lt with sidecar. 93K1100 CAFE..86K75C.95 k1100lt

[BB]

Thanks, I did some mods with the closed cell foam under and around glove boxes, knee pads etc. to get the hot air out the vents. I think its doing a good job of redirecting the air but havent had hot enough weather to see if it helps yet. Keep you posted
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93 K11LT
74 R90/6
78 R80/7 In "RS" Clothing
1957 NSU Superfox

[BB]

Put some Baker Air Wings on it and took it out for a spin. WOW...what a difference. I highly recommend them! I noticed that they probably pull more heat up to your legs when closed, but should be nice in the winter.
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93 K11LT
74 R90/6
78 R80/7 In "RS" Clothing
1957 NSU Superfox

[Beachcomber]

How naked do you want to get??????????????

OK this one's my K100 - but the K1100RS Cafe Racer is just as Nekkid.

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Beachcomber '93 K1100RS / '93 K1100LT and several K100's

[6899]

I'm always interested in what others try on their bikes - interesting take on making a Naked K.

A new club??

Martin
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1996 K1100LT, 73K (bought at 61K on 2006)
1977 R100/7, bought new, rode 97K in 29 yrs before parting out
1970 R50/5, bought used, rode 40K & sold

BMWMOA #6899 since 1976
Indy BMW Club since 1975