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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: 1985 BMW K100RT won't idle
« Last post by frankenduck on May 04, 2024, 04:39:52 AM »
My first guess is throttle body boot(s).

https://www.kbikeparts.com/classickbikes.com/ckb.tech/0.ckb.tech.files/tbleak/tbleak.htm

Part 11611460408

They "only" cost $61 each these days and you want to replace all of them so you're looking at $244.

Would I pay that much? Not in a million years - because a I have both Swedish and Scottish genes trying to out-cheap each other.

The last K75 that I bought had a bad TB boot. I paid less than $30 shipped for a used set of three on Ebay - knowing that I could return them for free if I didn't like them. Turned out that they were in great shape so I gave them a 303 bath and installed them.

https://www.kbikeparts.com/classickbikes.com/ckb.tech/0.ckb.tech.files/k75pa.rehab/k75parehab.htm#fuel.rail



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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: Coolant change…
« Last post by frankenduck on May 04, 2024, 04:17:27 AM »
I recently bought a Spal 6.5" puller fan from Jeep Specialties, cost $60 plus $15 to ship. Price has gone up ten bucks but it's still a great deal compared to some alternatives. It's going in my 94 1100RS soon.
https://jeepandtruckparts.com/products/spal-325-cfm-6-5in-fan-push-va22-ap11-c-50s?variant=43733792227571&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwltKxBhDMARIsAG8KnqVaGvFJpGVO4_MocuxjJkE6eYtIPNAhkQdlv0J3Wh9uBG3J0HsoATsaAvdLEALw_wcB

$72 shipped on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003PB44TO/
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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: Coolant change…
« Last post by bluekbike on May 04, 2024, 02:01:19 AM »
I recently bought a Spal 6.5" puller fan from Jeep Specialties, cost $60 plus $15 to ship. Price has gone up ten bucks but it's still a great deal compared to some alternatives. It's going in my 94 1100RS soon.
https://jeepandtruckparts.com/products/spal-325-cfm-6-5in-fan-push-va22-ap11-c-50s?variant=43733792227571&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwltKxBhDMARIsAG8KnqVaGvFJpGVO4_MocuxjJkE6eYtIPNAhkQdlv0J3Wh9uBG3J0HsoATsaAvdLEALw_wcB
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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: 1985 BMW K100RT won't idle
« Last post by pinhead on May 04, 2024, 01:30:30 AM »
I changed the coolant temperature sensor a few weeks ago and no improvement.  I replaced that z tube last fall.  but no change .....
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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: 1985 BMW K100RT won't idle
« Last post by The Mighty Gryphon on May 03, 2024, 09:33:48 PM »
First thing I would look for is an air leak.  The crankcase breather tube(AKA "Z" tube) or the bushings above and below the throttle bodies are usual culprits.

Another possibility is a faulty coolant temperature sensor. 

There is information on how to check these items here at the forum.
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The Motobrick Workshop / 1985 BMW K100RT won't idle
« Last post by pinhead on May 03, 2024, 08:56:59 PM »
My K100 won't idle when its warmed up.  I have turned idle adjustment all the way up and doesn't help.  Any suggestions what the problem could be?
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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: Coolant change…
« Last post by Laitch on May 02, 2024, 11:05:11 AM »
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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: Coolant change…
« Last post by frankenduck on May 01, 2024, 11:57:41 PM »
It was not a fun day. I walked to a nearby auto parts store and bought some rad hose repair tape that ended up being complete garbage. Even though I applied several layers and zip-tied it the hose still leaked.

http://dws.x10host.com/tours/120415_rm2sea/120415_pics/DSC03267.JPG

I rode from Santa Cruz to a friend's house in Sacramento. Since it was still leaking I had to lane split stop-n-go rush hour traffic at 40ish to keep the temp gauge needle from pegging. Lane splitting at 40 in stopped traffic is not something that I would normally do.
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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: Coolant change…
« Last post by Laitch on May 01, 2024, 11:37:54 PM »
My experience:
Kneading 30 year old rad hoses repeatedly is not a good idea.
You could end up like I did 1,000 miles from home:
Some people get carried away when kneading. You're lucky you didn't get a rash, too.
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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: Coolant change…
« Last post by frankenduck on May 01, 2024, 11:34:26 PM »
My experience:

Kneading 30 year old rad hoses repeatedly is not a good idea.

You could end up like I did 1,000 miles from home in a parking lot under a tree:
http://dws.x10host.com/tours/120415_rm2sea/120415_pics/DSC03266.JPG

And it was a Monday so even though I was in The Bay Area with several dealers nearby they were all closed.

When touring I now always carry Rescue Tape.


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