Hi all, Purchase of K100 imminent. Looking for technical info and advice for repairs and restoration. My skill base for fabrication, electrics & machanics is non existent but willing to learn. This will be my first BMW. My last bike being a CBR1000, some 15 yrs ago.

You needs to read this bit I think: http://www.verrill.com/moto/newkbike.shtml. And don't let that looney Chris846 from just up the road anywhere near you. Next thing the bike will be in 40,002 pieces and look nothing like a K-series BMW.

Oh aye: and you'll be well aquainted with this address before you've finished: www.motorworks.co.uk, also just up the road in Uddersfield (is that place full of cows by any chance?).

Welcome Ady

I think you’ll find that horse is a donkey.
Welcome

Hi Ady,Hopefully you will be a happy camper when you get the K,if its rideable get some miles done before you look at a spanner.Ask any question you like someone here will have the answer,its cheaper than guessing first and crying after  Horse/donkey?? more Pit Pony (retired) i think   

Chris846 is in a galaxy of his own look at his latest creation the Roy Orbison Tribute bike a work of art.

Thanks for the greetings and advice guys. Look forward to pestering you all for advice.

ady954 wrote:Hi all, Purchase of K100 imminent. Looking for technical info and advice for repairs and restoration. My skill base for fabrication, electrics & machanics is non existent but willing to learn. This will be my first BMW. My last bike being a CBR1000, some 15 yrs ago.

Hi I`am not a million miles away just the other side of Burnley! this form is brill bailed me out of trouble more then once! K.

 "Who's dis Roy Horbison fella now?"

 "Ein candy coloured clown sie call der sandman..."

 "...tiptoes durch mein room jeder nacht..."

Hi chris,im so glad you ask, Blue bayou. A Roy Orbison classic,just like your beautiful bike.

As much as I properly, properly like The Big O, I'm afraid that it's Linda Rondstadt for me on that one. I mean, c'mon, I can even imagine myself accidentally calling Suzi 'Linda'.

Sorry Ady, it's great to have you on the forum, 'specially as you're nearby.

You don't happen to know Suzi Quatro do you?

It's Spike Milligan I'm telling ye!