The 16 valve 1985 K100RT

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 28

  • @GruveToob
    @GruveToob 2 роки тому +1

    If only we had 4v K75RT….

    • @ChrisR.Harris
      @ChrisR.Harris  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, but it was not to be. The K75 model's sales numbers were horrible except in the U.S. The K75 sales would not have benefited from the 4 valve head or the Para-Lever rear suspension like the 1000 / 1100 models did. Not having those 'niceties' kept the K75 that much more simple to maintain and kept the already high sticker price down.

    • @GruveToob
      @GruveToob 2 роки тому

      @@ChrisR.Harris I owned a ‘95 K75RT. It’s lighter than K100/1100. If it had another 15-20hp and improved heat management it would have been a near perfect bike…sigh

    • @ChrisR.Harris
      @ChrisR.Harris  2 роки тому

      @@GruveToob Indeed!

  • @damundaka13
    @damundaka13 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks chris great videos

  • @TheOldMechanic
    @TheOldMechanic 2 роки тому

    Again a great video Chris ! Thanks. Greetz from The Old Mechanic, ride save 👨‍🔧--->🏍

  • @Mike-jv4rz
    @Mike-jv4rz 2 роки тому +1

    Great stories Chris...!
    riding a 2004 R1150RT - got it used from a friend with only 7200 mi -had not rode in years, but the price was right, and no miles hardly.
    Grown to fall in love with this quirky machine, in fact rode it to work today, was 34 degrees this morning, but with heated grips and saddle
    it's not a big deal, plan on riding all winder as long as streets are clear and dry...
    Blue bike, radio delete, heard has something to do with police bike ?- thoughts ?

    • @ChrisR.Harris
      @ChrisR.Harris  2 роки тому

      There were a few oddities among the authority models. An R1100RT-P dual seat version (no radio box) but with full crash bars front and rear. Different colors were to be found too. Have someone run your VIN and see what it comes back as. A BMW dealer should be able to obtain your complete history for your bike. Good luck Mike!

    • @Mike-jv4rz
      @Mike-jv4rz 2 роки тому +1

      @@ChrisR.Harris Thanks for the speedy reply!
      Appreciate the tip's...
      Merry Christmas !

  • @aweson7302
    @aweson7302 2 роки тому +1

    Great story thanks

  • @digger8180
    @digger8180 2 роки тому +1

    I would like to own one of the original K1 Bikes, the look back then was a poster bike a a youth. I now run a K1300s as a daily, whatever you think about modern BMW's this is a fantastic bike in my opinion.

    • @ChrisR.Harris
      @ChrisR.Harris  2 роки тому

      A 1990 K1 turns up once in a great while. They sell for about what I paid for mine new back then!

  • @demiratmotovlog
    @demiratmotovlog 2 роки тому +1

    You rode a lot, great memories...

    • @ChrisR.Harris
      @ChrisR.Harris  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks but not enough riding since I ended up inside the shop instead of staying in the saddle!

  • @BikingChap
    @BikingChap 2 роки тому

    Good to see some of the old stuff Chris and look forward too to the new content but health and family always first mate. Best wishes from across the pond, Jon Harris

    • @ChrisR.Harris
      @ChrisR.Harris  2 роки тому +1

      Thank You Jon and Merry Christmas to you.

  • @evemariedumais1461
    @evemariedumais1461 2 роки тому

    Hi from Canada! I recently aquired a 2017 BMW R Nine t pure with 10000 miles on the odometer. I am new to BMW ownership and I would like to know what your thougts are on that bike.

    • @ChrisR.Harris
      @ChrisR.Harris  2 роки тому

      Hi Eve, my knowledge covers BMW bikes from the prior century but I wish you luck with your new machine and welcome you to the BMW world, Chris.

  • @johnk4617
    @johnk4617 2 роки тому

    Thanks Chris, good stuff!

  • @bevetsg1
    @bevetsg1 2 роки тому +1

    I put a lot of miles on my 1985 K100RS before it got totaled by an inattentive driver who rear-ended me at a traffic light. Quickly replaced by a 1991 version, complete with ABS brakes that always seemed to be in "failure" mode. Put a lot of miles on that one too until one day the fuel pump finally gave in to the ravages of ethanol-laced gas. It's gathering dust now but one of these days I'll get her back on the road. I think it will complement my R100GSPD.

    • @ChrisR.Harris
      @ChrisR.Harris  2 роки тому +1

      Steve, Your 91 has the most reliable anti-lock brake system that BMW produced... ABS I. This design is simple and easy to diagnose and being old but not gold, relatively easy to still find parts for and affordably! www.beemerboneyard.com when you're ready to dust that old girl off, Chris

  • @jacktripper8183
    @jacktripper8183 2 роки тому

    Thanks Chris! I love the stories about the older K bikes. I'm riding a K100RS 1987 and it's been a great bike. Cheers!!

  • @pissoff234
    @pissoff234 2 роки тому +1

    Cool.