Greetings and thanks to all those on this forum who have given of their knowledge and expertise regarding the trusty old K-series . Having recently purchased a 86 k100rs and finding metal in the final drive , i have found this site a great source of information. Thanks again,hopefully can give as much as have taken, cheers.

Howdy Stretch, and welcome to this fantastic forum. They're a great bunch of guys here, put the questions up and the answers will flow, no doubt about that.
Dennis (fellow Tasmanian)

heya strech ....waves from up the road

Welcome, Stretch! Expanding knowledge and gettin' her down the road, that's the reason for me being here. Another Aussie never hurt the mood at the party!

I spent six years of my childhood between Trevallyn, then Kingston and finally Dilston back in the late-'60s. It was a great place to be a barefoot kid. Last time I was there I spent three weeks riding my old Airhead round, camping and sightseeing, looking at the old places, late-2007, and it snowed on Chrissie even on Ben Lomond.

It always seems different to the memory. It's changed and so have I. I look forward to riding in Tassie again soon.

Just got back from 2 weeks in Tas. No K-bike, though, the bride is afraid. Some GREAT rides down there!!

Welcome aboard Stretch. All you Aussies talking all these great rides makes me want to vacation down under!

OG

Mate, you'd be welcome to darken the doorway of any of us, I dare say. There's heaps of good roads, friendly people, great weather (not as harsh as some would think, overall) and more than the usual forms of entertainment available in the 'Lucky Country'.

Thanks TWB! I've always wanted to travel down under and I think its time to start looking at info and socking some away for that next vacation. Do you guys have bike rental services there?

OG

OG, I'm leaving for that exact thing in one hour! They do have bike rentals, which is what I will be doing for a day with TWB and charlie99 next wednesday. Ozmoto is where I'm 'hiring' a bike.

Wow! You lucky Dog!! Hope you have a fantastic trip C and I hope you guys can find some time to post a pic or two. Oh, and thanks for the tip on Ozmoto too.

OG

Ozmoto looks great with a bunch of BMW's and the VFR! Thanks again C! Looks like its time to start rat holing funds.

OG

I had a squiz at their site too. They have a model that I've never heard of...a BMW K1200RT in white. It does looks an awful lot like an old school K1200GT.

Hi Stretch,
Good to have you with us. Don't panic about the metal - yet what does it feel like between the fingers, is it a paste? if so then it is probably no immediate worry. If it is hard splinters of metal then that is bad and a cause for concern. Start a schedule of changing the oil with the engine using Castrol Hypoy C or exact equivalent and tell us what you find at the next change.
Regards