BMW Service - K1100LT - Broken mount - Upper fairing removal
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- Often a deal - breaker this can be an expensive repair unless done yourself. Thanks for watching, sharing and contributing to the cause.
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Delighted to see you back in action Chris! Like me, your videos have helped many others too! Got my first k 6 years ago and now have 3. Got all of them as non runners. If you didnt post these videos, i would not have been able to get them back on the road! Thank you! You are a LEGEND!!! I suggest an option to donate towards all the videos you have made and saved many a lot of money! I would happily donate!
I've watched your channel for 6 7yrs . You have much to share . I have just recently scooped a 92 k1100lt 192,000 klm 🇨🇦 cdn miles 🤣. Looks well maintained. Fro t rotors are re done , cluth , just got it yesterday. In the shop . Put it on the beemer tender. See how it goes. Odyssey battery is I there. Needs tires. So I'm here looking at you.
That’s why I like naked bikes with a windscreen, K75 Standard
Great to see some wrenching!
Thanks.
Glad to see you back doing videos again.
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Chris- Your videos are so helpful to me. It’s good to see you back. Not that if makes the job easier, but I like the way you show when things don’t go as planned.
Thank you!
Great to see how a real pro. tackles these jobs. Nice video and even better to see you back on TH-cam!
Hello my friend! It's nice to hear from you, Andy.
Looking and sounding well Chris. what a wealth of knowledge you possess and share, incredible.
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Chris you never looked better! Proud of you!
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Love watching your videos keep it up you are the BEST
So happy my simpler '93 K75 doesn't have a fairing!
Yes, but the fairing has advantages. When the time comes to replace your steering head bearings you'll understand.
Have you thought of sourcing out a used bracket? Us old BMW wrench twisters have connections. Somewhere out there is a wrecked 1100LT with a good bracket just waiting to find a new bike to attach itself to. The shops looking good. I've got two R1150RTs, a K1100RS, and a K1200LT on my shop floor right now. Take care.
Hello up there, A used mount would be great! One of my patrons has offered to lend me one to use as a jig to weld / modify the damaged one. I'm lucky to have such wonderful people who appreciate my video project. This repair is going to take a few weeks, unfortunately. If you know of someone willing to donate one that would speed things up by enabling this machine to be operable much sooner. Thanks, Chris
Great action in the shop all ways enjoy the information .
Thanks 👍
You're not alone WRT the glasses. A few years ago I went from zero to progressives in one shot.
Great video Chris really enjoyed it.👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Worst bike I ever owned was a 2004 K1200 best day of my life was selling it
I can imagine that getting that welded into the right alignment could be almost impossible. I can foresee some bending in the future. That could become a nightmare.
I think the only way to make that up straight, would be to have a good straight one and bolt it to a jig with all 4 holes and also the stem, then bolt the bent one in there and let the welder have at it.
If things go right we'll soon see. Stay tuned, my friend!
There is a similar bracket on the R - RT airheads. Mine had almost sheared off after two lowsides. At least on my bike, those crashes bent the four arms of this steel mount slightly. It took some time to bend it back into shape after welding it. In my case, I eyeballed it on the dismounted fairing, checking after each bend that the four steel arms still reached the mounting holes in the fairing. I then took a few steps back, looked at it to see if it sat perpendicular and equidistant to a few visual cues on the fairing, then took it back to the vise and readjusted. This was rinsed and repeated until it got just right.
What makes it difficult is that you're struggling with adjustments in all three directions, and adjusting one influences all the other arms.
In a nutshell, it's a tedious job - especially if the mounting bracked has completely separated in two!
Can you shake it just a little bit more I'm not certain if I see that it's loose.
Hello Chris. Nice video. For a first bike, do you recommend a BMW like the one in the video ? Or would I be better with a more recent model ? Thank you for the tip.
I'd avoid more recent models and keep the money in your pocket with an older model. With that in mind I'd recommend a different make for a first bike. BMW is a handful for a new rider. I like to start new riders off on a lightweight dual sport like a Kawasaki KLR or Suzuki DR / DRZ, dirt being a more forgiving training ground. If limited to street I'd recommend an inexpensive bike without a fairing. It's easier to see the road in front of you without all that bulk, as well. You'll drop it at least once and it's easier to lift a fairing-less bike than one fully faired. Less damage and all that too. Gain confidence and sell it or pass it along to another new rider. Then find the BMW of your dreams and if it's an older one I'll hopefully be here to help. Good Luck, Chris
@@ChrisR.Harris Thank you very much Chris! I’ll pay attention to the weight of the bikes and also keep your other advices in mind. Have a great day!
I wonder if that started out as a little crack that just kept getting bigger with every bump in the road, or every bit of wind.
This bike was dropped once so yes, most likely a crack that continued. Thanks Ray, Chris
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Thanks!