Thanks for allowing me into the forum. I have my first BMW K100RT, 1985. Haven't had a chance to ride it yet. The weather has been crappy. Only a quick freezing cold short test ride at about 30 mph.

Good K riding around there - as long as the buffalo don't get you.

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That's true. I avoid the crowds when I'm on a bike.

I used to visit my aunt who lives in Custer. One day I want for a morning ride to avoid the tourists. Right  after I turned up Iron Mountain Road there was a herd of maybe 40 buffalo trotting at a good pace down the road straight towards me. Since there's no shoulder I didn't have the room or time to turn around so my only choice was to stop, turn off the bike and see what happened. I was pretty sure that I was gonna get trampled. About 20 feet in front of me the bull who was leading veered off to my left and took the herd into the woods. PHEW!

It's the most scared I've ever been on a motorcycle - and I was going 0 MPH.

That's a memory you'll never forget. Once we had a young one charge out and I had to get on the throttle to get out of the way. And to think some want to pet them.

Bear Tooth highway in Yellowstone, I was making good time when I hit a traffic jam with a bunch of cars watching a herd of bison meander towards the road.  I thought for sure they were coming for me, but wound up crossing the road two cars in front of where I was. 

Custertim wrote:And to think some want to pet them.

Well, they are pretty cute - until they're turning you into hamburger.

People try to pet elk bucks too. Go figgur.

Darwin lives.

Hi,

to this forum!


Bernie

Hello! Welcome.

hello Custertim

So what RPM do you guys try to keep it around? Seems 4000 is fairly smooth.

Hi Custertim, 4000 rpm is fine for sedate riding,6000 the  K Come's ALIVE. 8000TO RED LINE Hold that grin,and enjoy.

Steady at 6000?

Very steady, ha ha.

Max torque at 6,000 RPM. 

It was fun. Wish I had one of these a long time ago

It becomes one with you, smooth ride, easy handling. Love it.

Intergalactic warp speed K style.enuf said

Welcome to the forum. enjoy your kbike.
be careful when ordering parts. be sure to specify early late year ‘85
Ask my why  
ordered the wrong parts to often to mention.
hint tank mount rear single bolt early ‘85
Enjoy!

Thanks, I didn't know that. I'll have to check

There's one in the middle and one on each frame rail.

single mounting tab at the rear most likely early ‘85 built I believe before mid April or so.
on the frame below the seat is the date code example 04/85 or 12/84
also the vin number will tell you if it was Eu or USA model.
The K100 was available in Europe 1983.

first model year in the USA a 1985 but could have been built in 1984.
hope this helps..
MAXBMW parts search is a valuable resource for ID parts

Looks like 09/84 on frame. Hard to read.

the early ‘85 has a buzz/vibration. depending on weather you are riding solo or 2 up it varries. also tire selection will make a difference. 
You’ll get used to it and will hardly notice once you select the right gear/rpm.

thats an early production 1985. 
There is a site (i cant remember)where you can enter vin# for exact numbers built
You can also contact BMW of North America in Montvale NJ and ask for help.

Search my posting on k100-forum Cafe’ or return to stock for my recent restoration.

Yep, it has a little buzz. But nothing bad. Definitely blows the 2006 Harley I had away in comfort.

Check/adjust the valves and sync the throttle bodies to mitigate buzz.