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gordon



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:11 pm    Post subject: front fork seals 1994 K 1100 LT Reply with quote

i need new front fork seals, can you tell me what all i need and where the best on-line place to order them from? is there a video that shows the procedure?
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Rafal
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 5:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello!

It is nice to meet you too, to know something about you and your machine.

Best regards,
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 5:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

BTW - search for Ariete ARI.083 or OEM seals aviable at every BMW dealer or at MaxBMW web page.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 6:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What ever you do DON'T use the E-bay seals from Pyramid, they don't fit.
Go with seals from a dealer, money well spent.

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Rafal
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello!

I have just checked. ARIETE lasted for 4,5 years and almost 20 000 kms.
Nod bad for almost off road standard of streets in Wroclaw Wink.
They cos 1/2 price of OEM and comes with special grease that makes them live longer.
I am about to change seals in my bike, yet this time gaiters will be added.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:32 am    Post subject: THANK YOU Reply with quote

Scott_Anderson wrote:
What ever you do DON'T use the E-bay seals from Pyramid, they don't fit.
Go with seals from a dealer, money well spent.

Welcome to the forum.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

[quote="Rafal"]Hello!

I have just checked. ARIETE lasted for 4,5 years and almost 20 000 kms.
Nod bad for almost off road standard of streets in Wroclaw Wink.
They cos 1/2 price of OEM and comes with special grease that makes them live longer.
I am about to change seals in my bike, yet this time gaiters will be added.

Best regards,[/quotei] i will do this. thank you
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 8:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy Very Happy

Hallo Rafal...

Btr: "" ...almost off road standard of streets in Wroclaw !! "".. love it !! Describes 60% of the roads here in New Hampshire as well, plus we have the deadly "frost heaves" to contend with year round !

OH... Gordon whoever you are... Welcome !! BTW, introductions are a form of courtesy on the K11OG forum. How about telling us something about you, your area of the world, your bike...etc ?? Would be nice.

Regards.... ride safe.....// Ernie in NH
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 1:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thank you. i did not mean to break protocol by asking advice before introduction. i joined because who better to ask then BMW owners. please forgive my rudeness. i will buy the ones that come with the grease like you say, thanks again.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's OK gordon, ernie is a grumpy ole f... nah better not....

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 7:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i bought a 1994 K1100 LT BMW. I have not been on a bike since 1977 when i had a 750 BMW that was a couple years old. i am learning to drive a motorcycle all over again. I have a learners permit. my bike has 56000 miles on it and was garage kept. it is beautiful. but it needed fork seals and i noticed my legs got hot while riding and it sit kind of tall. on the other side i also noticed it has GO. i thought i would give it a run and looked down and i was at 120 and climbing. i slowed down and knew then i had a ride.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 3:18 pm    Post subject: fork boots Reply with quote

anyone have the part # for fork boot's as I recall they were vw cv boots??? Shocked
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 6:06 pm    Post subject: Re: fork boots Reply with quote

Large John wrote:
anyone have the part # for fork boot's as I recall they were vw cv boots??? Shocked


I have used Rancho 1952's. Available from Amazon for less than $5 each.
You may be able to find them at your local "off road accessory store" for probably more $.
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2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
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1997 R1100RT ZC62149(sold)
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:55 am    Post subject: Re: fork boots Reply with quote

Scott_Anderson wrote:

I have used Rancho 1952's. Available from Amazon for less than $5 each.
You may be able to find them at your local "off road accessory store" for probably more $.


+1 - I have imported it to Poland. They stay in place with no zip tie, looks good too.
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