K11 Owners Group

[RickyBobby]

Hi Ya'll

first post. Looking to maybe buy a K1100.

I live in the PNW (Seattle) where its cold and wet.

I need heated gear (old person) and a fairing

I have a naked 78GL 1000 with all Led's - not looking to do that to the Lt

Tell me its a 450 watt stator or somesuch!!

Happy New Year. 2020! Its all hindsight!

thanks
RB

[flybd5]

Depends on the year. 92 is 460 watts, 93+ is 700 watts. Max current is 33 amps for 92, 50 amps 93+. It is possible to upgrade a 92 with a newer alternator.
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To err once is human. To do so repeatedly is incompetence.
1995 K1100LT SE

[SugarHillCTD]

That’s what I did with my ‘92 K-RS

Easy to change the 33amp unit out for a 50 amp
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John & Cathy

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

[RickyBobby]

It would be a 95

looking good so far.

Any thing else I should check on / ask about?

It has 40k ish on the clock. Glowing review from the seller .... hates to get rid of it doesn't ride it enough...

It is a long distance sorta deal.

I just can't go around the corner and take a look.

Probably going to be a fly and ride or I'll have it shipped.

[Flying Duck]

A 95 has a 50A alternator and plenty of extra juice. I run heated gear and grips with two 70W aux lights on a 50A alternator with no issues.

What part of Seattle are you in? (I lived there for 55 years until I moved to Hood Canal a few years ago.)
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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

[Flying Duck]

And when you need new tires be sure to install radials instead of the bias ply tires that it came with from the factory. It will ride and handle TONS better with radial tires.
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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

[Flying Duck]

And here's a link that you might find useful:

http://bit.ly/new2kbikes
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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

[RickyBobby]

[RickyBobby]

thanks for the new to kbike link.

checkin it out now.

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78 GL 1000 naked.

[Flying Duck]

Tires:

Bridgestone BT31: 110/80-18 front, 150/70-17 rear. The rear is "off-sized" but works quite well on the 3x17 rear wheel.

If you weight as much as a house then you might want to consider getting the GT version but they're really not necessary if you're just riding 1-up, even fully loaded.

Other options:
Pirelli Angel GTs: They're OK but in my experience they get squirrelly on warm tar snakes and not a tire that I really trust.

Michelin Pilot Roads:
Also a very good tire but no better or worse than the BT31s and cost more.

R bikes are "classic" BMWs but the Ks are just plain better. I can easily outride somebody on an R1150 with a K1100LT.
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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

[Scott_Anderson]

Not sure where the bike is or how much they are asking, but I ran across this post last week.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/223821110284?ul_noapp=true

Looks like a pretty clean '93 LT and extra's for only $1800.
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Ride safe.



1995 K1100LT 0302044
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)
1997 R1100RT ZC62149(sold)

[RickyBobby]

Yes it does.

It is a bit farther than I would want to go for one.

If the one I'm after doesn't pan out something else will come along.

thanks
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78 GL 1000 naked.

[flybd5]

[Jim]

It's a 1993 LT with 106,000 miles - asking $1,800.

Located in Southern VA - Christiansburg.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

[RickyBobby]

[RickyBobby]

Update:

Looks like this deal may go down after all.

I had to roust him out. A little distracted maybe but says he's ready to sell.
I offered a deposit - said not needed I have first dibs.

So I'm waiting on some more close up and detailed pics.
here is where I found it
http://marketplace.bmwmoa.org/classified/1995-k1100lt-low-mileage-great-condition-listing-16474.aspx

What do ya all think? $2300 seems fair KBB is more. The thought crossed my mind to offer $2k - tires.
Looks to be in good shape but the devil is in details am I right?
I think the guy is done with it but might not want to dicker.
The one thing I'm curious about is why it hasn't sold. He listed it 11/15.
I didn't see it on the local CL so he might want to keep it in the family so to speak. I don't know.

So I've read some owners/riders think they can be a little buzzy, hot
and maybe top heavy.
Kinda depends on the person right?
I know I'm preachin to the choir but checking nonetheless.

I ran across this k75 locally but it is a LOT more $.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/mcy/d/olympia-1994-bmw-k75rt/7049930445.html
It has been gone through - records and receipts. new paint.
I don't think it would be a wash by the time I go get the other bike pay tax/license/tires and ride it home but it might get close. I like the bigger bike though.

Anything I should do besides change fluids and put new tires on it before a 1k trip. I hope this thing is as reliable as its reputation.

Thanks for all your input and advice!
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78 GL 1000 naked.

[flybd5]

The K1100 is indeed top heavy. You better have long legs because you'll need them if it is about to go sideways on you. That doesn't look like the stock seat, though, which is why the owner describes it as comfortable. That's on my to-do list for mine. Look here for tips on being a new K-bike owner.

http://www.kbikeparts.com/classickbikes.com/ckb.tech/ckb.new2k.htm

I strongly suggest getting the mod chip for the fuel injection controller. Gives you 15 hp back, makes it peppier and improves gas consumption. I got this one when I was in Germany. Piece of cake to install.

https://www.ebay.de/itm/Chiptuning-Tuningchip-fur-BMW-K1100LT-K-1100-LT/333445711335?hash=item4da2e9c5e7:g:aBgAAOSw1BlZUj5p
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To err once is human. To do so repeatedly is incompetence.
1995 K1100LT SE

[RickyBobby]

Hey fly,
thanks for the links. I think someone else posted that...maybe cause I asked the same question. doh!
Is that chip just a plug and play sort of thing or does it need tools and knowhow? Its all in German. Nothing in English?

I'm 5'10. I had a 83 Goldwing interstate. It fell over more than once.

Its all about balance and not letting it get away from ya right?

Once it did there was not stopping it. I got it up by myself a couple times. I'd need help now.

Hopefully the k bike is a little more forgiving. Might be lighter. the GW was over 800lbs. with bags and fairing I think.
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78 GL 1000 naked.

[flybd5]

The seller of the chip speaks and writes perfect English. All you need is a torx wrench for the screws on the Motronic box and a knife to carefully cut the silicon glue seal. You will also need a small flat screwdriver to carefully pry the old EEPROM and then you push the new one in, carefully again. Close the box with a little sealant to keep it waterproof, reinstall the screws and hook it up on the bike. Done.

I'm 5'10" and had to buy a Wilbers shortened rear shock to get a handle on the tipping over. It's not about your total height, it's about the length of your legs. The K bike is not more forgiving. You have to really pay attention and not let it even try to start to tip. It's just as difficult to get upright on your own too. I can barely do it. Barely.

it can also get away from you when rolling it off the center stand. I found the trick to be to put it in 1st gear and extending the side stand before taking it off the center stand. Much easier to control. Don't be shy about using the side stand. It looks like it might tip over, but it won't.

The dry weight of a K1100LT is advertised at 765 lbs. That feels like a lie but I've never tested the theory.
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To err once is human. To do so repeatedly is incompetence.
1995 K1100LT SE

[RickyBobby]