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RAL88 · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 12:24 pm Post subject: Yes, now I go both ways

Just came back home after picking up a 1996 R1100RLT with 78k on it for $1500. The transmission has some issues but the rest of the bike is in great condition. I'll be doing the usual spline lube, input output shaft seal replacements and such. I'll post some pic hopefully tonight.

And no I am not getting rid of my K. That would be blasphemous.
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R

Shoganai · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:53 pm Post subject: Re: Yes, now I go both ways

miKeinWIs · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 5:55 pm Post subject:

Sheesh, wasn't it just last year you got a K100 for $400??
Do these deals fall out of the sky or are you always looking??

Kinda jealous--but one money pit at a time is enough for me.
Good luck with the project.
Mike
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'97 K1100LT
Bought 6/30/09 w/26,750 miles

RAL88 · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:18 pm Post subject:

I have to give credit to Steve for the K100 cause I wasn't looking. The R a friend sent me the lead on that one.

I do have to abide by one rule(wife) though.

"You can't buy another motorcycle until you sell one of the ones you have"

As for a money pit. Luckily I haven't had one yet that I did not make a profit on, knock on wood and I am still operating in the black.

I don't count my wrenching time on the bikes into this as this is therapy and a lot cheaper than a psychiatrist.
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R

Stoked Steve · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:31 pm Post subject:

Hey Rich, got any pics? What's an RLT? As opposed to an RT?
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Steve
Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

RAL88 · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:46 pm Post subject:

Steve, the RTL came with a radio and heated grips.
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R

RAL88 · Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:21 pm Post subject:

Here's a quick picture. I already have the other side apart and there isn't much room in the garage with the other bike in there.

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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R

Flying Duck · Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:11 pm Post subject:

Nice. That's a sweet deal for a grand. Shocked

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Stoked Steve · Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:33 pm Post subject:

Sweet, I love the looks of those bikes, would love to ride one some time, but from what I hear they're a bit clunkity-clunkity compared to our smooth K's.

Let me know if you need a test pilot!
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Steve
Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:53 pm Post subject:

NICE BIKE!

I dunno' about the onboard feel of the R1100, but at HMIII- our NZ friend Darryl was pretty fast and smooth on his oilhead. Yes it was an R1100S, but the motor is the same.

Great find.