Restoration: 1995 K1100RS for under a grand?

[Laitch]

I’m having buyers remorse!!

The up-side in this case, of course, is that now you aren't doing better than you deserve, which should relieve you of some unease. :-)

[Rcgreaves]

My hedge is John’s purchase frees up my wallet to git er done with horse trades mom can’t trace.. that’s better than I deserve!!  Hah!  Regards Laitch

[Laitch]

. . . with horse trades mom can’t trace. . .

O, what a tangled web. :-)

[billday]

Don't be horsing around with mom.

[volador]

I’m having buyers remorse!!  But thanks!

Did read somewhere that you're very fond of the queen of England


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[Rcgreaves]

Volador that’s hysterical...My bride is a huge fan of the monarchy.... she rules and reigns...

[Rcgreaves]

Smokin fast Friday to Monday Fed-Ex from the UK to the USA.  Impressive.  No excuse for not now diggin in. 

front forks
front brake hoses and calipers, fresh pads.
fuel tank resto all rubbers etc
Crank seal.

still need to spring for pressure plate that will likely be found soaked in oil.

[Rcgreaves]

My usual saw horses are in use as a work table base so I customized a couple of jack stands to use as rear frame support.  Pic shows one of two. Next pic will be of two of these with a 2x6 under the seat tubing

 Stands are 2” tubing so I selected 1 7/8 tubing 31” tall with a 4x6” plate atop with screw holes for a 2x6 crossbar.  The tubing didn’t fit so I notched it with a cut off wheel. Gearing up for Moto surgery😜

[cycleman]

Not sure what type of ceiling you have but a chain host of some kind or tie downs over a couple of rafters also works well. The advantage of them is that they are adjustable if you need to get the rear end up a bit higher.

[Rcgreaves]

And the stand doesn't cause an obstruction? Have you serviced that way?  I envision torquing on a bolt and the machine bobbing about while suspended? Anyway Im going fabricate some sort of support, not sure what yet....

[cycleman]

Hoisting the rear is pretty common was of removing transmission etc from R bikes,  see no reason it wouldn't work as well on a K. Just an option for those that don't have a stand.  Actually Chris Harris just uses a box under the engine, if you look at any of his videos. 

One of those small scissor jack lifts for motorcycles/ATV works well and that is what I use.  Frees up the whole back end of the bike. You will want to tie the front end of the bike down so it can't move.

[Rcgreaves]

I know I will need clutch parts, oil soaked- You experts; I know the friction disk will come out oil soaked. How do I know whether I need additional clutch parts?  Ive ordered the bolts but it occurs to me that for a few hundred bucks extra Motobins has complete clutch kits.  I dont know how to troubleshoot a pressure plate etc. 


advise please.

[Laitch]

Ive ordered the bolts but it occurs to me that for a few hundred bucks extra Motobins has complete clutch kits.

Anytime people are able to refer to hundreds of dollars as a few, they should spend them asap. :-) If the odometer has 50K on it, buy a new pack. You can grow old with it serenely.

[volador]

Anytime people are able to refer to hundreds of dollars as a few, they should spend them asap. :-) If the odometer has 50K on it, buy a new pack. You can grow old with it serenely.

Or soak friction plate in lacquer thinner or naphtha or acetone wash the rest with your favorite degreaser
Slap it all back together and ride off serenely into the landscape

[Rcgreaves]

LED shop lighting upgrade and frame stand in place today. 

[The Mighty Gryphon]

Yeah!  I like those saddle clamps!  Copping that idea for my shop.

[Rcgreaves]

Yeah the stand came out nicely.  So my front struts need to be rebuilt.  Other than my Jack what works well under the engine and maybe will provide extra lateral support? 

Something like a milk crate but strong enough to spend a month under my engine without collapsing.

[billday]

Um . . . the center stand?

[Laitch]

. . .  what works well under the engine and maybe will provide extra lateral support?

Um . . . the center stand?

That, and this.

[cycleman]

Another option instead of a box, is one of those motorcycle/ATV lifts that will hold 1100 lbs or so.  You can get them at Harbour Freight in the US, and Princess Auto up here in Canada.  They have a multiple of uses with motorcycles. Over the years I've had no end of uses with mine. Buy one when they have them on sale.

[Rcgreaves]

This is what I came up with.  Thanks Laitch.  Time for some wrenching already.  A lot lighter on the rear stand now so I’ll start  with the front brake lines, ABS sender, wheel and front strut removal.  Thanks for the inputs all.

[Rcgreaves]

Um . . . the center stand?

As for servicing the main shaft seal on the lashed center stand:  I've seen how some have performed surgery that way.  Two things:   

there's a bolt missing from my center stand and support and removal gives me the chance to inspect for damage, stripped threads, etc. Am I able to pull the tranny/clutch etc with the stand in place?  I suppose so. Anyway, a support will allow me to completely strip the bike of everything behind the engine.  That's my premise anyway.

[Rcgreaves]

Hard to sleep with my project now started in earnest:  I'm up early and reviewing threads about caliper service.  Once the front struts are off- the real surgery can begin.

 How bout that box! "Cheap bastard can't afford to go buy a fresh sheet of plywood"...I can hear Laitch snickering.  Roads here are a skating rink yesterday.  Thinkin I'll add a couple of safety straps to lock down the front of the machine...I have visions of cranking on the clutch gland nut and clunking it to the ground with a thud....then I awaken in a cold sweat... maybe I should go back to bed.

So my front calipers appear to have been serviced recently, shiny bolts, nearly new pads, Clearly, I need to study up on bleeding an ABS II system (bleeders on the module, the back bleeder is for the front?? )That's new to me. 

The rear master also has the look of recent service- shiny piston.  Its been six months since my test ride....other than needing bobbins replaced brakes seemed fine...I guess I'll price the seal kits anyway.  Best to have a service benchmark.

Can I get away with splitting the calipers without replacing sealing O-rings etc? Prior threads suggested once split, home mechanics ( that would be me..) had difficulty avoiding leaks. 

Fuel Tank: I have a pile of new gaskets etc for my shiny clean fuel tank.  I ordered the fuel line from Motobins , but I don't recall the MB site specifically stating whether their supplied fuel line is submersible??  website references 13111337827 and shows it right alongside the pump etc, but MAX shows the submersible line as 1612118040 Must not be submersible..Krud...  Mine is serviceable but stiff of course.   
I think I may need to order a submersible fuel line before assembling my shiny clean fuel tank. 

I went to review Marshall's dandy restoration thread and all the Photobucket links are down. 

I've never R +R d a front strut but its time to learn.  I have the seals and dust caps, but overlooked fork oil.  And I want to add what I term "Johnny gaiters"  Yo- Juneau- where did those come from again please?

It's New Year's Eve Day in the Chee.  My garage is hovering at 60 degrees with a ceramic heater.  New lighting really gives the shop and inviting new feel. The early bird gets the worm

[billday]

That, and this.

Not one f-bomb? I'm demanding a refund.

[Hilltopper46]

nothing to see here - I didn't carefully read the words that I replied to.