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MartDude · #1 Post by **MartDude** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:09 pm

Not sure if this is a wise move, but, I've just started negotiations on a BMW K100, someone's unfinished project. Think it's the RS, but not sure as yet.

Aladinsaneuk · #2 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:29 pm

Extra pannier space for more slippers?

MartDude · #3 Post by **MartDude** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:37 pm

My collection of pipes is growing

Aladinsaneuk · #4 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:38 pm

Lol

First dibs on your armchair

Samray · #5 Post by **Samray** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:04 pm

They make nice trikes.

MartDude · #6 Post by **MartDude** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:09 pm

Going to have a look tomorrow afternoon.

Possibly a bit late in the day to be asking this, but - does anyone here have any experience of K100s? Anything I should be aware of/look out for?

MartDude · #7 Post by **MartDude** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:36 pm

Samray wrote:They make nice trikes.

And sidecar bikes - should the need arise

D-Rider · #8 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:39 pm

MartDude wrote:Going to have a look tomorrow afternoon.

Possibly a bit late in the day to be asking this, but - does anyone here have any experience of K100s? Anything I should be aware of/look out for?

Think Will's dad has one ...... WILL !!!!

MartDude · #9 Post by **MartDude** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 11:01 pm

I'm aware it was almost certainly built to run on leaded petrol - I don't know yet if it's been modified to use unleaded. Anyone any recent experience of lead substitute additives?

MartDude · #10 Post by **MartDude** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:04 am

Aladinsaneuk wrote:Lol

First dibs on your armchair

Fut is not for sale; the K - if I get it - is just for lols, & something to do. Had an R65 & R100RS, never had a K, so thought I'd give it a go.

fatboy · #11 Post by **fatboy** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:48 pm

Im fairly sure that ' lead replacement' type stuff wont be needed on a K.
I had a 79 R100 RT that had no problems with that new fangled semi skimmed petrol stuff when it came out

MartDude · #12 Post by **MartDude** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:39 pm

Well, I've bought it. Or rather, left a deposit on it (strange phrase that, if you consider it).

It's a K100 RS, the Special Edition, I think, as it has a belly pan.

It's more complete than I expected - engine's back in the frame, which is a bonus. The wirin look a bit iffy in places - splices, chafed insulation, some 'add-ons' - but I suppose that's to be expected on a 28-year old bike. As far as I'm aware, the only bits that need replacing immediately are the front wheel bearings & battery. The front indicator lenses are cracked, but serviceable pro tem, and the screen could do with replacing, for aesthetic/cosmetic reasons, but it'll be OK for now. Has its pannier brackets, but no panniers - yet. Mart can't have a bike without panniers.

The frame's been powder-coated - looks a good finish; the wheels have recently been powder coated as well - a nice gold, which goes well with the deep blue with which the bodywork's been resprayed. The aluminium castings - engine, final drive, hub etc - have been nicely cleaned & polished - will have to look into a suitable coating - any recommendations?

I'll be collecting it the weekend after next - when we've got the new additional slabbed area done, which Gill didn't realise was for additional bike parking

MartDude · #13 Post by **MartDude** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 12:04 pm

Right, I've signed up to the BM Bikes forum; time, I think, to dig out the old Sam Browne and cultivate the beard a little more.

Samray · #14 Post by **Samray** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 12:37 pm

D-Rider · #15 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:06 pm

MartDude wrote:Right, I've signed up to the BM Bikes forum; time, I think, to dig out the old Sam Browne and cultivate the beard a little more.

In the words of Basil Faulty .... Don't mention the war!