K11 Owners Group

steved · Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Posts: 23 Location: Ohio

my thottle hand goes numb within 20 miles. I have pounders
on. Has anyone had any other success. I dont want to use
a poor mans cruis.... This doesnt happen on my k75
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87 K75c
97 11ltse

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:23 pm Post subject:

Shoulder/arm/hand position on the 1100?

Maybe it is you and not the bike. (not being a smart a$$- healthcare is my business)
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steved · Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Posts: 23 Location: Ohio

Thank You, This doesnt happen on k75 or any other
bike I've owned....I,ve read other blogs that mention
this problem, but no remedies other then pounders.
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Sprung Chickin
87 K75c
97 11ltse

Tim (Midland Section) · Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 6:41 pm Post subject:

Check, in no particular order:-
Engine bolt tightness.
Exhaust (header) missing studs & tightness.
Exhaust (Muffler) rubber mounts both of them.
Intake balance.

240 mile days are no problem for us.
Is it just your right hand ?
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steved · Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Posts: 23 Location: Ohio

Tim=Thx for good suggestions, what is the intake balance? I think it would
be both hands, but I can let go and regrip etc with left hand
steve
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87 K75c
97 11ltse

Tim (Midland Section) · Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:23 pm Post subject:

steved · Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Posts: 23 Location: Ohio

thx Tim, I appreciate it. Will let u no outcome if any
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Sprung Chickin
87 K75c
97 11ltse

Kenji · Joined: 06 Nov 2009 Posts: 18 Location: Oakland, CA

I forget why, but the 4 cylinder K1100 engine is much buzzier than the 3 cylinder K75 engine due to a design difference. Maybe the K75 has a counterweighted crankshaft. Hopefully someone who knows the answer will chime in.
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1996 K1100RS

Inge K. · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:39 pm Post subject:

K75 got weights on the intermediate shaft.

Inge K.

steved · Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Posts: 23 Location: Ohio

Inge=Howyadoin-Yes I've been told BMW put dampers on
the K75 for the vibration....do you have any information
on greasing the steering bearing... I read on " K1100lt 1993 "
that greasing the bearing can really help..Thanks for good info
in past
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Sprung Chickin
87 K75c
97 11ltse

Inge K. · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:13 pm Post subject:

The K100/1100 got a rubber damper on the intermediate (or output) shaft, but as a jerk equalizer.
K75`s got weights on this shaft.

Can`t contribute much on the steering head bearings, exept preload.....when the work is finished.

Inge K.

steved · Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Posts: 23 Location: Ohio

Inge==Thanks for info on steer bearing and water pump seal,
I'll b working on them in Sept. and will let u know outcome
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Sprung Chickin
87 K75c
97 11ltse