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drikko
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 2:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 3:29 am    Post subject: Brake fluid and painted parts Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 3:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 7:32 am    Post subject: Re: Clips On and Rear Set Solutions Reply with quote

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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." Sad



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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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 7:50 am    Post subject: Re: Clips On and Rear Set Solutions Reply with quote

SugarHillCTD wrote:
jeverett486 wrote:


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." Sad



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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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:51 am    Post subject: Air Temp Sensor Reply with quote

Been meaning to ask everyone... where's a good place (besides the airbox) to locate the Air Temperature Sensor?

I want rid of the ugly, space-consuming airbox.

I don't think a solution for all the recirculation tubing is a problem, but I don't know where to relocate the Air Temp Sensor.

I'm seriously thinking about creating a new intake manifold with a place for the sensor. Something like the Cold Air Intake another member made.

What I don't know is how the injection system is affected by the length of the intakes.

I see that many keep the ribbed intake tubes, instead of attaching the manifold directly to the intakes.

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance,

Jay
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:20 am    Post subject: New speedo Reply with quote

Well, the place I bought my used instrument console came through today. After more than a week of waiting, I received my replacement - Free of Charge. They will take up the claim directly with the postal service.




This also means I can proceed with the installation of my "new," no-rust-sliders, no-broken-lower-triple-clamp front fork assembly. I needed to hold off pending the resolution of the damaged part; I didn't want the postal service recalling the whole package because of the broken instrument cluster.

Likewise, the sun is beginning to show itself more often and the temperatures are more plus than minus, so hopefully I can work more than a few hours on the weekends.

I need this bike ready (and running) before the BMW Biker Days in July (http://www.gapa.de/BMW_motorbike_days). I really want to celebrate 90 years of BMW motorcycles on a Beemer, not on my Honda CFR250L.



More soon.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 3:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Well, the place I bought my used instrument console came through today. After more than a week of waiting, I received my replacement - Free of Charge. They will take up the claim directly with the postal service.


Excellent. What began as a disappointment has turned into a win for you.

Now to see your next bit of progress.......
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

SugarHillCTD wrote:
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Well, the place I bought my used instrument console came through today. After more than a week of waiting, I received my replacement - Free of Charge. They will take up the claim directly with the postal service.


Excellent. What began as a disappointment has turned into a win for you.

Now to see your next bit of progress.......


Yes, and as I begin to compare the two wiring harness, I am please to see that many of the wires (colors) are the same on the K1200RS as on the K1100RS. It was as I hoped. The instruments are really the same, just the circuitry has been updated. But time will tell.

I will keep everyone updated.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Make sure you empty all the K1200 electricity out of the wires before you put them in the K1100 or the electrons will be incompatible. To do this hang the harness up vertically with the bottom end in a bucket of salt water.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:37 pm    Post subject: Wires to no where? Reply with quote

Looking at the wiring diagram again, I see another strangeness.

While comparing different ignition switches (because I wish to relocate mine under the seat), I notice that the K1100RS/LT switch has five leads, while the majority of other BMWs have four.

But, I don't really get the purpose of fifth (violet) lead. And looking at the wiring diagram, it doesn't seem to know why it's there either:



Any ideas of its purpose? Double ground?
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Wires to no where? Reply with quote

jeverett486 wrote:
Any ideas of its purpose? Double ground?

It isn't any ground at the ignition switch, the violet wire is for radio, map light ++ (LT).

Inge K.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

drikko wrote:
Make sure you empty all the K1200 electricity out of the wires before you put them in the K1100 or the electrons will be incompatible. To do this hang the harness up vertically with the bottom end in a bucket of salt water.


EVER so helpful drikko Rolling Eyes Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:51 am    Post subject: Remus Innovation Reply with quote

My new exhaust showed up today ... stunning quality!!




You can see from the header picture that I am still experiencing shipping/packaging problems. Thankfully, the muffler was properly protected. However, there was no bubble wrap on the header pipe inside its box.

When I got the box, the side stand mount was protruding from the side. It's quite sturdy stuff, so I hope it isn't bent. I'll compare with the old system and the rubber bumper that attaches there.

Too bad it's going to be some time before I get to install this.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Remus looks great!

Do they still offer a choice of 2 different mufflers?
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

SugarHillCTD wrote:
The Remus looks great!

Do they still offer a choice of 2 different mufflers?


I think in America (Wunderlich USA), one can choose from aluminum and titanium. From the place I ordered, aluminum was the only option.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 2:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Wires to no where? Reply with quote

Inge K. wrote:
jeverett486 wrote:
Any ideas of its purpose? Double ground?

It isn't any ground at the ignition switch, the violet wire is for radio, map light ++ (LT).

Inge K.


Thanks for the info, Inge.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 3:33 pm    Post subject: Frame on Reply with quote

The freshly painted frame has now been reinstalled.

Likewise, I have "new" forks with fork boots and no leaking fork seals.

Tomorrow the radiator/cooling system.

I'm still exploring headlight alternatives and am looking for quick connectors for attaching the K1200RS instrument panel to the old wiring harness.

All the wires seem to match up perfectly, but I would rather have a new quick disconnect versus connecting the wires directly. I found the supplier for BMW connectors, but I doubt they will sell me only two!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 1:39 pm    Post subject: Current state Reply with quote

Next week, I will order a new handlebar.

I've decided not to install clip-ons.

I don't see the point of attaching them on top of the triple clamp, and under the triple clamp will likely be uncomfortable considering the height of the gas tank.



I need the bars in place so I can approximate the length of the braided brake hoses. I plan on running two directly from the master cylinder to the calipers - no Y connector. I figure Galfer is the best source.

Personally, I really like the matt black frame contrasting the shiny black engine pieces.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 10:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

In!


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