Un-remarkable BMW re-fresh. DONE.
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cookiemech
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Re: A rather un-remarkable BMW re-fresh.
Don't waste any sympathy on me . . . many years ago, I realized that I really do not enjoy working. At ANY job. For ANYONE. And I figured that I could be miserable at a job for $10 an hour . . . or miserable at a job for $50 an hour.
Guess which one I chose?
I haven't had any debt since 1988, and I can buy anything (within reason) I want. And I don't have to go to work any more.
trek97 said:Sucks to hear that about your career cookiemech. Glad your getting along better now.
I enjoy my job well enough. I just wake up early, feeling like a million bucks. No matter what I do.
I dont get to work til 8am. So I get a few "feeling good" hours every morning to get the fun stuff done.
Don't waste any sympathy on me . . . many years ago, I realized that I really do not enjoy working. At ANY job. For ANYONE. And I figured that I could be miserable at a job for $10 an hour . . . or miserable at a job for $50 an hour.
Guess which one I chose?
I haven't had any debt since 1988, and I can buy anything (within reason) I want. And I don't have to go to work any more.
cookiemech
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Re: A rather un-remarkable BMW re-fresh.
Yeah, the rule of thumb my (former) local dealer told me years ago about these early K-bikes is that you check (and maybe shim) the valves at about 20K miles, then every 40K or so. They really don't drift after 20K or so. Just one more piece of evidence of how good these bikes are.
You are bringing this bike to a higher standard than I've ever seen on one of these. Generally, guys just put the miles on them and wash them once a year . . . Nice to see your progress.
Yeah, the rule of thumb my (former) local dealer told me years ago about these early K-bikes is that you check (and maybe shim) the valves at about 20K miles, then every 40K or so. They really don't drift after 20K or so. Just one more piece of evidence of how good these bikes are.
You are bringing this bike to a higher standard than I've ever seen on one of these. Generally, guys just put the miles on them and wash them once a year . . . Nice to see your progress.
Re: A rather un-remarkable BMW re-fresh.
Good morning fellas. Feeling confident I now know enough about this fuel inj to be dangerous. Prepping to warm her up to check sync.
The new Auto Zone battery the PO installed is junk. I had it fully charged and it welded the solenoid contacts. Pulled solenoid opened it up to clean up. Ended up just replacing it w a better solenoid I had bought for my garden tractor.
Then, found the battery wouldnt even pick the new solenoid. HA. So jumped battery directly to starter. Fully charged it wouldnt crank the engine one turn. JUNK ARGH! After some digging on motobrick.com I found and ordered the highly recommended Odyssey Extreme PC680.
While waiting for the battery I did some more tests and found I get 12v to solenoid by pulling the clutch but only 9v through the Neutral sw. Hmm. So, dug into that. Found I got a flaky switch. Keeping in neutral a wiggle of the shift lever I read as high as 14+ ohms through the switch. So got a new one.
Also, while digging for Neutral sw info. Stumbled across a Bulletin detailing the water pump rebuild. Found I should have installed the new style impeller along w new slip seal. So I ordered all that. Apparently the Special tool for properly installing the slip seal is no longer available...I found Bike bandit offers the tool for sale. Ordered and a couple hours later recieved email "Unavailable" So texted my buddy Kiley down in B-ham Alabama. He is currently making the tool. Maybe in the mail Monday.
Oh and ordered a fresh starter. As long as Im digging in this deep Im not gonna mess around. Plan to rebuild the original and putting it on the shelf.
Any K bike owners got any words of wisdom about pulling the swing arm before I get started installing the new switch?
Good morning fellas. Feeling confident I now know enough about this fuel inj to be dangerous. Prepping to warm her up to check sync.
The new Auto Zone battery the PO installed is junk. I had it fully charged and it welded the solenoid contacts. Pulled solenoid opened it up to clean up. Ended up just replacing it w a better solenoid I had bought for my garden tractor.
Then, found the battery wouldnt even pick the new solenoid. HA. So jumped battery directly to starter. Fully charged it wouldnt crank the engine one turn. JUNK ARGH! After some digging on motobrick.com I found and ordered the highly recommended Odyssey Extreme PC680.
While waiting for the battery I did some more tests and found I get 12v to solenoid by pulling the clutch but only 9v through the Neutral sw. Hmm. So, dug into that. Found I got a flaky switch. Keeping in neutral a wiggle of the shift lever I read as high as 14+ ohms through the switch. So got a new one.
Also, while digging for Neutral sw info. Stumbled across a Bulletin detailing the water pump rebuild. Found I should have installed the new style impeller along w new slip seal. So I ordered all that. Apparently the Special tool for properly installing the slip seal is no longer available...I found Bike bandit offers the tool for sale. Ordered and a couple hours later recieved email "Unavailable" So texted my buddy Kiley down in B-ham Alabama. He is currently making the tool. Maybe in the mail Monday.
Oh and ordered a fresh starter. As long as Im digging in this deep Im not gonna mess around. Plan to rebuild the original and putting it on the shelf.
Any K bike owners got any words of wisdom about pulling the swing arm before I get started installing the new switch?
Re: A rather un-remarkable BMW re-fresh.
It's fun digging into these things only to figure out you need special tools and one use only bolts, ain't it? I had to make 3 special tools to replace the rear main oil seal on my /7. Plus, there's a debate on whether you can re-use the flywheel bolts. My drive shaft bolts have remained one-time use only. BMW changes the design on so many things over the years that the manuals can be outdated on a lot of biz. I'm using the Snowbum website as much as the Clymer's bible.
It's fun digging into these things only to figure out you need special tools and one use only bolts, ain't it? I had to make 3 special tools to replace the rear main oil seal on my /7. Plus, there's a debate on whether you can re-use the flywheel bolts. My drive shaft bolts have remained one-time use only. BMW changes the design on so many things over the years that the manuals can be outdated on a lot of biz. I'm using the Snowbum website as much as the Clymer's bible.
Re: A rather un-remarkable BMW re-fresh.
The thing that sorta gets my goat just a little. The few self proclaimed, seemingly know it all "Experts" on motobrick who mock my polishing parts as I clean and go. Didnt say a single word about the impeller change or bulletin while watching my progress posts during the first go round of rebuilding the water pump.
I want to cut them some slack. Even though the like to spout off a big show. They probably have zero experience rebuilding a water pump and are clueless about the bulletin. But, c'mon dont mock me for my efforts. A lot of the members of motobrick dont really seem to be into doing their own work though. "Just ride it til it breaks, take it to a dealer for the raping, and make whining posts like everyone else." Seems to be the majority norm.
To have the $300 dollar service kit (I did in a couple afternoons), done by a dealer...$3000.00 EXCLUDING servicing the final drive that I also did myself. (With Kiley mentoring me through it by text.)
The thing that sorta gets my goat just a little. The few self proclaimed, seemingly know it all "Experts" on motobrick who mock my polishing parts as I clean and go. Didnt say a single word about the impeller change or bulletin while watching my progress posts during the first go round of rebuilding the water pump.
I want to cut them some slack. Even though the like to spout off a big show. They probably have zero experience rebuilding a water pump and are clueless about the bulletin. But, c'mon dont mock me for my efforts. A lot of the members of motobrick dont really seem to be into doing their own work though. "Just ride it til it breaks, take it to a dealer for the raping, and make whining posts like everyone else." Seems to be the majority norm.
To have the $300 dollar service kit (I did in a couple afternoons), done by a dealer...$3000.00 EXCLUDING servicing the final drive that I also did myself. (With Kiley mentoring me through it by text.)
Re: A rather un-remarkable BMW re-fresh.
So, Im just gonna say it again...
DTT and its members REALLY are the SHIZZLE!
Just the number of real deal experts who are not only willing but happy and excited to offer up knowledge, info and tips.
Astounding.
I want to thank you for that.
So, Im just gonna say it again...
DTT and its members REALLY are the SHIZZLE!
Just the number of real deal experts who are not only willing but happy and excited to offer up knowledge, info and tips.
Astounding.
I want to thank you for that.
HerrDeacon
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Re: A rather un-remarkable BMW re-fresh.
BMW reminds me a lot of Apple in that way.
Keep at it, fun watching you go through this bike with such detail.
trek97 said:
BMW reminds me a lot of Apple in that way.
Keep at it, fun watching you go through this bike with such detail.
Re: A rather un-remarkable BMW re-fresh.
Thanks and your right. They are kinda like Apple that way. Hopefully grow to love this bmw as much as my apples.
Oh and the first motobrick expert to reply to this mornings "Neutral switch replacement post" One who Actually DID mock me polishing the water pump cover and clutch lever. Just recommended pulling the TRANSMISSION to lube the shaft splines. I dont need to remove the transmission to pull the swing arm OR lube the splines OR replace the Neutral switch.
I think hes TESTING ME. HA!
HerrDeacon said:
Thanks and your right. They are kinda like Apple that way. Hopefully grow to love this bmw as much as my apples.
Oh and the first motobrick expert to reply to this mornings "Neutral switch replacement post" One who Actually DID mock me polishing the water pump cover and clutch lever. Just recommended pulling the TRANSMISSION to lube the shaft splines. I dont need to remove the transmission to pull the swing arm OR lube the splines OR replace the Neutral switch.
I think hes TESTING ME. HA!
MORK
Back at er
Re: A rather un-remarkable BMW re-fresh.
I am continually impressed with the work going into this.
The issue that I have found is that once you have ironed out all the quirks and the bike is running well, it is quite difficult for other machines to compare. Perhaps it's the quirks eventually manifesting as character. I took zero issue selling my CB750 DOHC build, but I would be unable to let go of the airhead.
I am continually impressed with the work going into this.
The issue that I have found is that once you have ironed out all the quirks and the bike is running well, it is quite difficult for other machines to compare. Perhaps it's the quirks eventually manifesting as character. I took zero issue selling my CB750 DOHC build, but I would be unable to let go of the airhead.
Re: A rather un-remarkable BMW re-fresh.
Thanks bud. And thanks for keeping up w me. Working on her got a little slow over the holidays and an Un-fruitful whitetail season.
Should be going full steam soon. Daughters turning 21yo next weekend, 24yr wedding anniversary weekend after, then Rach and I are spending the weekend after that in Cincinnati Ohio. Attending the Garage Brewed Motorcycle show.
https://www.facebook.com/garagebrewed/
So picking up kinda-sorta-maybe-pretty soon. Ha.
OH, and another guru clarified "Pulling the transmission" comment.
It would be a good time to loosen and slide the trany back 2-3 inches and lube the Input splines on the clutch side.
That makes much more sense. LOL
MORK said:
Thanks bud. And thanks for keeping up w me. Working on her got a little slow over the holidays and an Un-fruitful whitetail season.
Should be going full steam soon. Daughters turning 21yo next weekend, 24yr wedding anniversary weekend after, then Rach and I are spending the weekend after that in Cincinnati Ohio. Attending the Garage Brewed Motorcycle show.
https://www.facebook.com/garagebrewed/
So picking up kinda-sorta-maybe-pretty soon. Ha.
OH, and another guru clarified "Pulling the transmission" comment.
It would be a good time to loosen and slide the trany back 2-3 inches and lube the Input splines on the clutch side.
That makes much more sense. LOL
cookiemech
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Re: A rather un-remarkable BMW re-fresh.
I'm having some trouble with your statement about not removing the trans to . . . "OR lube the splines" . . . That's true, if the only splines you wish to lube are those on the drive shaft/trans output shaft and drive shaft/final drive. But the most important splines to lube are those on the input shaft to the transmission, and for that, yes, you really must pull the transmission.
Unless I'm missing something in what you are trying to do.
trek97 said:
I'm having some trouble with your statement about not removing the trans to . . . "OR lube the splines" . . . That's true, if the only splines you wish to lube are those on the drive shaft/trans output shaft and drive shaft/final drive. But the most important splines to lube are those on the input shaft to the transmission, and for that, yes, you really must pull the transmission.
Unless I'm missing something in what you are trying to do.
Re: A rather un-remarkable BMW re-fresh.
Nope, I dont think you missed anything. I had simply misunderstood him. ( It appeared he was suggesting to pull the tranny to lube the drive shaft splines.) My lack of BMW experience, combined w his vague-ness. So, after it was explained to me more clearly by another user. Yes, I will lube the Input shaft splines. Just need to come up w some longer m8 bolts to aid the job.
cookiemech said:
Nope, I dont think you missed anything. I had simply misunderstood him. ( It appeared he was suggesting to pull the tranny to lube the drive shaft splines.) My lack of BMW experience, combined w his vague-ness. So, after it was explained to me more clearly by another user. Yes, I will lube the Input shaft splines. Just need to come up w some longer m8 bolts to aid the job.
cookiemech
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Re: A rather un-remarkable BMW re-fresh.
Love watching a K75 being made love to . . . ;D
Are the M8 bolts being used (with heads cut off) to guide the transmission back in afterward? (I'm asking, because I've never done it that way, and I've done maybe 10 or 12 trans spline lubes.) What's nice about the K75 trans is that it isn't all that heavy, and as long as you have decent working conditions, you can guide it back into position without too much difficulty, with or without guide studs/bolts. Last time I did it (on my Handy Lift), I recall setting the trans on a thin flat board atop a bottle jack, then adjusting height of the trans with the little jack and sliding it in. Essentially no physical effort on my part.trek97 said:
Love watching a K75 being made love to . . . ;D
Re: A rather un-remarkable BMW re-fresh.
No, Im not gonna take the trans completely off the bike. Just slide it back on the long bolts enough to get to the splines. Clean and lube them as best I can then slip it back into position.
Heres the plan...
drain trans oil.
remove alternator, clean up check bearings, etc
remove coil pack
slide trans back, clean lube splines. then reassemble.
Is there anything I am missing??? I believe there is an o-ring in there somewhere? on clutch push rob maybe. But its not leaking so Im not planning to replace it now. What do you think?
No, Im not gonna take the trans completely off the bike. Just slide it back on the long bolts enough to get to the splines. Clean and lube them as best I can then slip it back into position.
Heres the plan...
drain trans oil.
remove alternator, clean up check bearings, etc
remove coil pack
slide trans back, clean lube splines. then reassemble.
Is there anything I am missing??? I believe there is an o-ring in there somewhere? on clutch push rob maybe. But its not leaking so Im not planning to replace it now. What do you think?
