I acquired a 1991 rs a few years ago with 24k on the clock. Does everything that I want it to do very well except being moved around in the garage, which closely resembles the combat scenes from game of thrones. A great low cost, good looking touring bike that won’t put you to sleep.
They’re great bikes! Moving it around the garage can be a challenge sometimes, that’s when you really feel the weight! I recall seeing a company that makes a little rack you can put under each tire for easy maneuvering in a small space! The name escapes me but could be a good option for multiple bikes.
@@n.o.b.s.8458 I saw those, looked good but my garage is fully packed with all manner of this and that so everything has its personal piece of real estate and encroachment is grounds for war.
Excellent video. I'm looking at getting me one as I have a club ride next year across Australia from Melbourne to Western Australia (about 7500km each way). The SV1000 I have now could do it, but I'm not sure my body would cope. I'm looking at the full faired tourer. There seems to be a few with about 180,000kms on them for about $5000AUD. I believe that these kinds of km under the belt are not high for the engine, but if anyone has some clues about what gremlins to look out for, I'd most appreciate hearing from other riders. Keep up the good work.
I have one of the very first made in 1983 August , it is number 000000249 and I got it new in 1984, my wife used to drive it more than I did. It is now 40 years old and officially a classic in the UK.
I had an k100 rt, and because of the higher steering you have less pain in the arms. I'm driving a k75rt now, and it's an 3 cylinder version. A bit smoother and less havy to manoeuvre. Nice thing to know is that the engine is a spin off from the Peugeot 106.
Just picked one up for $500 on marketplace. Valves were all in spec, no wear on the cam lobes. Rebuilding fuel injectors, replacing fuel pump and filter and waiting on a fuel sending unit. Then im hoping she will fire up
Good luck to you! Sounds like yours may have been a bit abused, but these engines are extremely reliable. I gave mine a good inspection after I bought it. I have not touched the engine yet (aside from time the new intake). I’ve gone on several day-long trips and she’s never skipped a beat!Change your shaft drive oil! Aside from that these bikes just run.
@n.o.b.s.8458 thanks! It was well maintained from 1988 to 2012 but has been sitting since then with gas in the tank. So far, the only real issues I have found are in the fuel system
1:12 "The kick stand sucks". I've heard that BMW may have deliberately made it awkward to use so that the bike is parked on the centre stand more often than not. The engine layout is susceptible to oil accumulating in the "top" of the motor if the bike is parked leaning to the left - check for a cloud of smoke on startup after leaving the bike parked on the side stand.
I've heard this as well! It's an interesting way to solve the problem. It's mostly an annoyance when you're trying to make a quick stop and have to awkwardly dismount on a tipped over bike.
Nice to see them without a brown seat and the frame hacked up
I acquired a 1991 rs a few years ago with 24k on the clock. Does everything that I want it to do very well except being moved around in the garage, which closely resembles the combat scenes from game of thrones. A great low cost, good looking touring bike that won’t put you to sleep.
They’re great bikes! Moving it around the garage can be a challenge sometimes, that’s when you really feel the weight!
I recall seeing a company that makes a little rack you can put under each tire for easy maneuvering in a small space! The name escapes me but could be a good option for multiple bikes.
@@n.o.b.s.8458 I saw those, looked good but my garage is fully packed with all manner of this and that so everything has its personal piece of real estate and encroachment is grounds for war.
I never thought such handsome and gentle man has adventurous spirit.
Well done!
Excellent video. I'm looking at getting me one as I have a club ride next year across Australia from Melbourne to Western Australia (about 7500km each way). The SV1000 I have now could do it, but I'm not sure my body would cope. I'm looking at the full faired tourer. There seems to be a few with about 180,000kms on them for about $5000AUD. I believe that these kinds of km under the belt are not high for the engine, but if anyone has some clues about what gremlins to look out for, I'd most appreciate hearing from other riders. Keep up the good work.
Drive shaft
Ground wires
@@atp1130 thanks Mate
I have one of the very first made in 1983 August , it is number 000000249 and I got it new in 1984, my wife used to drive it more than I did. It is now 40 years old and officially a classic in the UK.
i have a K100 RT the without fairing on it.. amazing bike, runs and ride like a dream.
My 1995 k1100lt is a gift that keeps on giving. Reliable as a … brick.
Ha ha ha they’re extremely reliable, they really make you want to go on an adventure.
cool video😁
6.19.24. If you think the brick is poor on fuel mileage, ride a 4 cylinder Goldwing.🎯
The side stand is designed to be bad
I had an k100 rt, and because of the higher steering you have less pain in the arms. I'm driving a k75rt now, and it's an 3 cylinder version. A bit smoother and less havy to manoeuvre. Nice thing to know is that the engine is a spin off from the Peugeot 106.
BMW used a Peugeot 104 engine in a proof of concept bike only. The production engine was an entirely new design by BMW themselves.
Just picked one up for $500 on marketplace. Valves were all in spec, no wear on the cam lobes. Rebuilding fuel injectors, replacing fuel pump and filter and waiting on a fuel sending unit. Then im hoping she will fire up
Good luck to you! Sounds like yours may have been a bit abused, but these engines are extremely reliable. I gave mine a good inspection after I bought it. I have not touched the engine yet (aside from time the new intake).
I’ve gone on several day-long trips and she’s never skipped a beat!Change your shaft drive oil! Aside from that these bikes just run.
@n.o.b.s.8458 thanks! It was well maintained from 1988 to 2012 but has been sitting since then with gas in the tank. So far, the only real issues I have found are in the fuel system
The 'music' distracts from the narration.
1:12 "The kick stand sucks". I've heard that BMW may have deliberately made it awkward to use so that the bike is parked on the centre stand more often than not. The engine layout is susceptible to oil accumulating in the "top" of the motor if the bike is parked leaning to the left - check for a cloud of smoke on startup after leaving the bike parked on the side stand.
I've heard this as well! It's an interesting way to solve the problem. It's mostly an annoyance when you're trying to make a quick stop and have to awkwardly dismount on a tipped over bike.
BS I can leave mine as long as I want leaning and it never smokes