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ljjohns

Okay, the used airbox from the boneyard had the hoses, but they were already cracking (the one inside the airbox that ultimately runs through the airbox wall and down to the crankcase; and the one that goes from the airbox to the hose behind the TBs).

Went to NAPA, Autozone, and O'Rielley's looking for stock hose but found nothing suitable or even close; the hoses seem to be somewhat thin-walled, with an OD that is ultimately smaller than the ID at the connection points. And then there's the issue of sealing the airbox at the exit point, but that's just a matter of silicone.

Any ideas on suppliers of generic rubber hose that could be used to replace these suckers?

Thanks

Larry Johnson
El Paso, TX
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1993 K1100LT (Washington)
1995 K1100LTSE
1996 K1100LTSE (parts)
2003 K1200LTC
1991 K75RT

Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:42 pm Post subject:

McMaster-Carr

I';d get something that's petroleum product resistant.
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malcolmt · Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:48 am Post subject:

I replaced these hoss on my K75S...they wernt that expensive from BMW.
Are they the same on a K11 ???
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ljjohns · Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:00 am Post subject:

With a little help from friends on the BMWMOA site, we finaly looked at the right fiche (these hoses are not necessarily associated with the airbox on those fiches). One is only $16 but the other is part of an assembly for $71. That one can probably be fabricated.

Larry Johnson
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1993 K1100LT (Washington)
1995 K1100LTSE
1996 K1100LTSE (parts)
2003 K1200LTC
1991 K75RT

2xcelr8 · Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 1:32 pm Post subject: Bike Bandit

I ordered both of those part #'s recently from Bike Bandit, $15 and $65 if I recall properly and they came in 2 or 3 days.
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ljjohns · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:18 pm Post subject:

Still no joy.

Ordered the part we thought ran from the crankcase to the condenser in the airbox but when it arrived it was the return hose from the airbox to the crankcase. We will keep it and replace the old one; I guess our next step is to go to McMaster-Carr and buy the hose materials to fabricate what we'll need; we'll probably order double lengths as I expect to do the same thing when we get to the '96 rehab project.

The good news: finally installed the RAM shock on the K75--what a difference. I'm hoping that there'll be another group buy as I'd like to get one for each of the K11LTs here in El Paso. Also used the Carbtune to adjust the throttle-bodies on the K75; how easy that is! (we'd been using a home-built two-tube manometer up till now).

Finally, while I'm thinking about it: on both the '95 and the '96 K11LTs, the two vent tubes from the right side of the bottom of the gas tank are currently still connected to the hoses, one drain and one back to the crankcase. I understand that (l) I should cap the connection at the crankcase end and (2) install an accumulator cup that then connects to the drain hose. I again don't see that part listed for either bike. Anyone have a part number?

Thanks again for all of your help.

Larry Johnson
El Paso TX
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1993 K1100LT (Washington)
1995 K1100LTSE
1996 K1100LTSE (parts)
2003 K1200LTC
1991 K75RT

Flying Duck · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:34 pm Post subject:

16132307467
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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
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

ljjohns · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:56 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Duck, for the accumulator part number.

ljj
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1993 K1100LT (Washington)
1995 K1100LTSE
1996 K1100LTSE (parts)
2003 K1200LTC
1991 K75RT

ljjohns · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:28 pm Post subject:

Another question:

The accumulator is a part for K75 and K100's.

So what if I simply found a y-connector and, after closing off the crankcase connection, simply used that connector to connect the two outlets to the single drain hose?

Thanks for your toleration.

Larry Johnson
El Paso, TX
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1993 K1100LT (Washington)
1995 K1100LTSE
1996 K1100LTSE (parts)
2003 K1200LTC
1991 K75RT

Flying Duck · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:55 pm Post subject:

Why not?

(Pun intended.)
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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
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE