1986 K100 some kind of project

[JPaganel]

I decided to start a log of my project in a more appropriate place.

So, here is a 1986 K100.

I don't have a specific vision for it, just want to clean it up a bit.

Here is the quintessential before pic.



Here is the wiring causing running problems



Undressed it a bit today.







Just look at that awesome green overspray on the motor. Also tons of dirt under the fairing I didn't wash off.

I am amazed how heavy the fairing bits are. Also at how poorly attached they were. So many missing screws...

I ordered a cheap universal  headlight, but that will be a temporary measure.

No cafe silliness here.

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[racket]

Looks like quite the undertaking. You've come to the right place though! OEM restorations always draw a good crowd 

[JPaganel]

Aand... It's dead.

Dunno why, it's got no power

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[Laitch]

Aand... It's dead.
Dunno why, it's got no power

The main plug under the seat can become disconnected. Push it in firmly. Check that the latch on the right side of the plug—as you face it—has fastened.

[Laitch]

Photo on right side.

[JPaganel]

Thanks, Laitch.

Tried that. No dice.

Is there a main fuse that isn't on the fuse panel? The only thing that I have powered up is the dash clock. No lights, no other signs of life.

[JPaganel]

Also, while I was pondering the electrical problem, I figured out the throttle issue.

Apparently, it was a couple of teeth off, and there was so much rust and dirt under the handle, I had a hard time pulling it off.

Cleaned it off with some penetrating oil and greased it up with some grease. Now it actually feels like a throttle instead of an old outhouse latch.

The design of the throttle mechanism is just something else. Gears, chain... Truly, Germans have never used one part where three can be used...  :euro

[Inge K.]

The only thing that I have powered up is the dash clock. No lights, no other signs of life.

Check the ignition switch, and its connector (under the tank).

[JPaganel]

Lifted the tank and checked the wiring. Opened the electrical box.

There sure are a lot of connectors that don't plug into anywhere. These bikes must have a bunch of optional equipment, or the PO has removed some stuff.

All of the connectors seem tight, and wiggling them does nothing. Doesn't seem like a loose connection under tank.

Total lack of power really seems like a blown breaker or main fuse. Battery is a little loose in the bracket, conceivably could have shorted. On my other bikes that would pop a 30A fuse, but I don't see one like that here.

Stopped by the auto parts store to look at the electrical section. The thinnest wires they have is 18 gauge, and the stuff in the tank harness is thinner than that. 20 or 22, maybe? I'm going to dig out the caliper and just measure it.

[rbm]

Tank wiring is 0.75mm² which is 18 AWG.  Don't confuse the thickness of insulation to the gauge of wire.