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Canadakbike

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So decided to give my new K100 a toothbrushing.

Found evidence of light oil leak at the top and bottom of the timing cover so decided to take everything apart. (still snow on the ground for a couple of months).

Here is what I found.

The fairings oil, coolant has to be drained.
The valve and crank covers need to come off.
Wow my bottom end is clean (what a relief).
Wicked close but not perfect. 
The timing cover (1990 K 100rs 16v) does not have a solid gasket for the timing cover.
Makes sense as the valve and crank covers mate to the timing cover.

The cause of the leak is that the interface of the Cylinder Head and the Block are not a perfect fit as the gasket seal for the timing cover is liquid applied (3 bond) RTV and overtime and heat cycles that slight imperfection let the goo out.

So, while i'm this far........

    

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Laitch

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Canadakbike wrote:
. . . Wow my bottom end is clean (what a relief) . . .
Who among us has not said that, especially after a tank-slapper?


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Suzi Q

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Well I've thought it, often.

But I don't usually announce it. Changing times huh? I'm all for it.

Now let me tell you about something that happened to me last night.....


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While I'm at it..... 44271


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1990 K75RT 6018570 (project)

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Laitch

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chris846 wrote:Well I've thought it, often. But I don't usually announce it. Changing times huh? I'm all for it.
How often? Update your Facebook page. A competitor is out there somewhere just waiting for that.


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My life is only ever as interesting as someone's latest post on the K forum.
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1977 R75/7-100, '93 K11/K12 Big Block, '95 R100 Mystic, '96 K1100RS, '98 K1200RS, '06 K1200R & '09 K1300GT. Projects: 1993 & '96 K1100RS, & 1st '98 K1200RS.
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Suzi Q

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Is this what they call 'off topic', what the f*** must Canadakbike be thinking?

Apologies from me.

I think clean bottom ends are, very important. I'm pleased to read this. 



.......who's a big, clever boy!


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chris846 wrote:Is this what they call 'off topic', what the f*** must Canadakbike be thinking?

Apologies from me.

I think clean bottom ends are, very important. I'm pleased to read this. 



.......who's a big, clever boy!

But the cavities for cleaning are on the top side of the engine, not on the bottom......nothing about a K is normal.


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 48,061 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 61,190 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

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