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Hi from Manchester, UK Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:51 am
evolucidity
New member
Hi all!
Just acquired my first K, an '89 K100 RS.
It's got a genuine 19.5 k miles on the clock going off the previous MOT slips, hard luggage kit, Remus s/s can, Goodridge hoses and a nice blue and white custom paint job (with a few battle scars). Pic to follow soon.
I've had a few bikes in the past and I also have a 2000 Harley FXDX, and have just sold my '83 Triumph Trident.
I'm finding the Beemer really nice to ride with just a couple of niggles...
There's a kind of harshness to the vibes that comes in at around 3k revs and smooths out again by 4k. Is this normal, a just-get-used-to-it thing? I'm finding the handle grips too thin and have ordered some grip puppies to bulk them out a bit. Maybe they'll take some of the vibe out.
I took it for a whizz on the motorway last night and was kind of expecting to find another gear when I got to around 70mph. Maybe it's me, but it seems a little weird hearing the engine go up past 5k revs to reach 90mph. Again, there was something a bit 'harsh' about the vibes at this speed. Granted I haven't serviced it yet though, so I don't know when everything was last changed. New plugs and air filter could transform it, I suppose.
Anyhow, I'm really enjoying looking around here and have already picked up tips on maintenance.
Looking forward to getting to know you and contributing to the community.
Steve
Just acquired my first K, an '89 K100 RS.
It's got a genuine 19.5 k miles on the clock going off the previous MOT slips, hard luggage kit, Remus s/s can, Goodridge hoses and a nice blue and white custom paint job (with a few battle scars). Pic to follow soon.
I've had a few bikes in the past and I also have a 2000 Harley FXDX, and have just sold my '83 Triumph Trident.
I'm finding the Beemer really nice to ride with just a couple of niggles...
There's a kind of harshness to the vibes that comes in at around 3k revs and smooths out again by 4k. Is this normal, a just-get-used-to-it thing? I'm finding the handle grips too thin and have ordered some grip puppies to bulk them out a bit. Maybe they'll take some of the vibe out.
I took it for a whizz on the motorway last night and was kind of expecting to find another gear when I got to around 70mph. Maybe it's me, but it seems a little weird hearing the engine go up past 5k revs to reach 90mph. Again, there was something a bit 'harsh' about the vibes at this speed. Granted I haven't serviced it yet though, so I don't know when everything was last changed. New plugs and air filter could transform it, I suppose.
Anyhow, I'm really enjoying looking around here and have already picked up tips on maintenance.
Looking forward to getting to know you and contributing to the community.
Steve
Steve
