1 Good morning from the sunny UK Tue Oct 07, 2014 7:26 am
ajsm18
active member
Hello,
I've just joined the forum although have owned my 1985 K100RS for nearly ten years now.
It's been a great workhorse, sadly very neglected by me! I've written it off once (cosmetic damage making it uneconomical to repair) after riding it into a cow! The cow walked off unharmed but not me, nor the bike. The damage was mostly cosmetic and, after some excellent repair work by my wonderful wife, has been back on the road for the last four years. The fairing looks a bit wonky and the mirrors are even less securely attached to the fairing than before, but it still goes well.
The next thing to try and improve is the slow running. It is very lumpy and doesn't pick up very well, especially once it is warm. Being used to poor running British bikes, this isn't too much of a problem but can be a bit embarrassing at traffic lights when it bogs down and I have to rev it like mad and slip the clutch to pull away!
I've recently fitted a pair of Avon Roadriders and have to say that they seem to be excellent. The problems with white lines and other longitudinal surface irregularities have gone completely. So far, marvellous tyres and quite cheap too.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting to know some of you and to share 'K' stories.
Mark
I've just joined the forum although have owned my 1985 K100RS for nearly ten years now.
It's been a great workhorse, sadly very neglected by me! I've written it off once (cosmetic damage making it uneconomical to repair) after riding it into a cow! The cow walked off unharmed but not me, nor the bike. The damage was mostly cosmetic and, after some excellent repair work by my wonderful wife, has been back on the road for the last four years. The fairing looks a bit wonky and the mirrors are even less securely attached to the fairing than before, but it still goes well.
The next thing to try and improve is the slow running. It is very lumpy and doesn't pick up very well, especially once it is warm. Being used to poor running British bikes, this isn't too much of a problem but can be a bit embarrassing at traffic lights when it bogs down and I have to rev it like mad and slip the clutch to pull away!
I've recently fitted a pair of Avon Roadriders and have to say that they seem to be excellent. The problems with white lines and other longitudinal surface irregularities have gone completely. So far, marvellous tyres and quite cheap too.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting to know some of you and to share 'K' stories.
Mark