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drikko
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Yikes!! 
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dave n
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| Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:43 pm Post subject: more stuff to consider while you're this deep |
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modified footpeg mounting plate - makes starter removal much easier.
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jeverett486
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:46 am Post subject: Re: more stuff to consider while you're this deep |
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| dave n wrote: | | modified footpeg mounting plate - makes starter removal much easier. |
Thanks, Dave. I hope you don't think I removed the frame so I could get the starter out? However, I think your modification is justifiable.
Before I removed the frame, I had a dickens of a time getting this plate out. Just a couple of millimeters too long to pass by the frame mount. I actually removed one of the frame bolts to get it out.
Thanks for following my thread.
Jay
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jeverett486
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:49 am Post subject: Excessive |
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You think my frame removal unnecessary? Maybe. But it is an excellent way to get to know one's motorcycle, intimately.
I only hope I can get her back together!
Jay
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 8:34 am Post subject: |
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I second drikko's YIKES!!
Well at least you will find the 5 or 6 little screws that most of us have dropped into the TINY area under the airbox 
Aw come on now- everybody admit it- we all have dropped some little screw, washer or nut down into some unreachable spot. Then after half an hour or so of #@!&^**%$# and giving it up for GONE, just grabbed a replacement.
BTW, with the bike(?) broken down that far you ARE going to pull the trans back and check the clutch and engine/trans seals, right?
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Inge K.
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| SugarHillCTD wrote: | | BTW, with the bike(?) broken down that far you ARE going to pull the trans back and check the clutch and engine/trans seals, right? |
+1.........and lube the splines. |
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jeverett486
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:15 am Post subject: |
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| SugarHillCTD wrote: |
I second drikko's YIKES!!
Well at least you will find the 5 or 6 little screws that most of us have dropped into the TINY area under the airbox
Aw come on now- everybody admit it- we all have dropped some little screw, washer or nut down into some unreachable spot. Then after half an hour or so of #@!&^**%$# and giving it up for GONE, just grabbed a replacement.
BTW, with the bike(?) broken down that far you ARE going to pull the trans back and check the clutch and engine/trans seals, right? |
Yes, I plan on pulling the tranny and taking a look at the rear seal and clutch. With the miles and condition, I'm already planning on a new clutch.
Here is the modified (cleaned-up) frame:
No seat latch plate or seat attachment pins, no center stand handle, no fairing mounts, and chopped rear. Plain and simple.
After removing the steering assembly, I noticed the bearing races are worn. So I will be replacing the steering head bearings as well.
Now, I need to figure out what I'll be doing with the ignition switch. I am thinking of relocating to under the seat (as was suggested to me on this site). But I hate to lose the steering lock.
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jeverett486
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:56 am Post subject: Parasite removal |
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The "last" evidence of ABS...
Only one bit of strangeness: a brown/white (BR/W) wire coming from the ABS Control Unit plug leading to the left-hand combi-switch?
By the wiring diagram, this wire should have led to a "diagnostic plug."
Anyone seem this before?
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jeverett486
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:04 am Post subject: Clips On and Rear Set Solutions |
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While browsing this site, I think found the source for solutions I have been seeking:
http://www.tarozzipaolo.com/inglese/home
This Italian company has both universal clip on handlebars and rear sets.
Finally, it seems I have no other option for exhaust system than Remus. Mind you, I think it's a nice system, but I was hoping for a little more non-standard solution.
I was hoping that RB Racing (http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/blackhole/bmwk100exhausts) would have something, but they haven't put they "have not fitted a K1100 in the last 22 years." 
Also, I am thinking of reinstalling the airbox and all of its wonderful hoses when I put the bike back together. I'm not convinced that I can find an esthetic alternative. Besides, it kinda completes the boxiness of the motor. 
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drikko
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:09 am Post subject: |
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We have a local bike pipe shop here who does anything you want ie conti replicas, megaphones etc. Might be worth seeing what's available locally.
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jeverett486
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:14 am Post subject: |
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| drikko wrote: | | We have a local bike pipe shop here who does anything you want ie conti replicas, megaphones etc. Might be worth seeing what's available locally. |
Thanks for the tip; I will look around again. I found one local Harley custom shop that would take a look, but I got the impression their headers pipes would be more expensive than a full Remus system.
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drikko
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:28 am Post subject: |
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Well they pay top dollar for their 1950s tractors so I guess the shops reap the rewards of gullibility 
Any Hardly riders here Ducking for cover
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Jim Young Trailer Sailer 5.7M WB
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jeverett486
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| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:22 pm Post subject: K1200RS Instruments Ordered |
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So I ordered today my K1200RS instrument panel.
I so hope it'll work with the electronics on the K1100RS. I figure all the indicators are the same.
What can be the problem? 
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michaelcurrin
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:09 am Post subject: |
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I've spent days in the barn working on the sidecar rig after saying that same thing. 
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jeverett486
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 12:35 pm Post subject: Broken instrument cluster |
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Got my "new" front fork and K1200RS instrument panel this afternoon.
The place I bought them from probably should have shipped them separately...
Instead, they packaged the instrument cluster on the top of the fork. Since the package was so heavy, I think the delivery service placed the package at the bottom as they loaded their van.
Subsequently, the backside of the instrument cluster got smashed.
Now, I get to see how good the Swedish Postal System reclamation service is.
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drikko
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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duct tape should fix it.
Damn, bad luck, and bad packaging. Fragile things in with heavy non fragile things never works unfortunately. Our postal service would just say too bad, they packed it wrong....
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jeverett486
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 3:29 am Post subject: Brake fluid and painted parts |
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For my entire life working around vehicles, I have been warned of the evils of getting brake fluid on painted parts.
Well, I think these cautionary tales are rubbish! At least when it comes to Glasurit painted BMW fuel tanks.
For more than 24 hours I have soaked my fuel tank with DOT4 brake fluid, hoping to remove the beautiful Azure Blue.
Nothing! Actually put a nice shine on the tank.
With everything so environmentally friendly these days (especially here in Sweden) it's really disappointing (read "difficult") to find a paint removal substance that actually works.
I guess I need to go professional and speak with the auto paint people. They must have something that we mere mortals (read "amateurs") cannot obtain.
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jeverett486
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 3:53 am Post subject: |
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| drikko wrote: | | duct tape should fix it. |
Thankfully, the salvage place has one more in stock.
Unfortunately, the damaged one was the better looking of the two. I'm hoping I can get my money back and keep the damaged one.
Then, I'd order the other and make a undamaged, nice-looking one from the parts.
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SugarHillCTD
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 7:32 am Post subject: Re: Clips On and Rear Set Solutions |
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That is probably a warning sign.
Besides my K100RS, I have a 2004 R1100S Boxer Cup (yes, I didn't sell it) and was looking for a different exhaust- not that the Laser system on it is bad.
RB Racing has an "interesting" website- half information, half comedy show.
But when I went on some R-S bike forums (Boxertrix, Group R1100S) the opinions were less than favorable. Some of RB Racing's information seems to be more theory than fact.
Black hole- indeed.
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jeverett486
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 7:50 am Post subject: Re: Clips On and Rear Set Solutions |
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| SugarHillCTD wrote: |
That is probably a warning sign. |
I just ordered my Remus exhaust.
It looks nice. And I'm sure it's loads lighter than the stock one.
Kinda sucks having older bikes that aren't "classics" yet. Seems that when they become classics, everybody starts making parts for them again.
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