BMW K75 K100 K1 K1100
Manuals, Maintenance &
Modifications
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:
I am hosting the information on these pages in hopes that others might find it useful. It is solely my opinion on things and how to maintain/modify a K bike. I am not a trained motorcycle mechanic nor do I claim to be a "guru" nor expert on these bikes, merely a somewhat experienced "shade-tree mechanic." In fact, the only claim to fame I will ever make with respect to K bikes is that I have probably broken and messed up more things K than anybody else on the planet. As the saying goes, experience teaches us things that we never wanted to learn in the first place. I do not warrant that any of the information here is correct or the "right" way to do things. Therefore, any information you use from these pages is
AT YOUR OWN RISK and I assume no responsibility whatsoever for any physical, property, emotional or other damages you may incur from use of the information contained herein.
AUGUST,
2017: I put much of this information together several
years ago so some of it may be out of date. (Like info on tires and
some products I refer to may no longer be available for sale.)
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1995 K75-ABS Rehab |
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K75/K100: Improve Throttle Return |
K75/K100: Enable Choke Indicator |
Instrument Cluster |
K100 K75 K1 K1100
Instrument Cluster Pinouts (PDF) |
K75/K100 Altitude Switch
With Indicator Lamp
(PDF) |
Change Odometer Mileage |
Flaky Speedometer |
Replace Trip Odometer |
Adjust Low Fuel Level Lamp |
Replace
Odometer Gears |
Motorcycle GPS for $25
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Install Electronic
Cruise Control On A K Bike (Revised 2021) |
Install CCS-100 Vacuum
On A K Bike |
Remove/Replace Speedo & Tach Faceplates |
Aftermarket Heated Grips With OEM Switch
(Revised 2021) |
Variable Heated Grips |
K1100LT Windscreen
Switch Rehab |
K Bike Dash
Switch Rehab |
Dash
Switch Part Numbers (PDF) |
LED Backlit
Dash Switches |
Replace K Bike
Digital LCD Clock |
Gear Position Indicator
(GPI) |
Emulate GPI Switch Start In Neutral |
Speedometer Calibration |
Fix Bad Cluster
Backlighting |
Adding Fuel & Temp
Gauges |
Aftermarket VDO Fuel & Temp
Gauges |
Hazard Flashers |
Inexpensive "On Demand" Digital LED
Voltmeter |
Start/Kill Switch Rehab or Replace |
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Engine |
Engine Coolant
Temperature Sensor |
K Bike Power Curves |
Bypass Side Stand
Switch (K1, K100RS4V, K1100) |
Runs Rough When Warm (K1, K100RS4V, K1100
ignition amp) |
Smoky Starts
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Adjust Choke
Cable |
Mystery Hose
In Engine Compartment |
Remove K75/K100 Mass Airflow Sensor |
K75/K100 Crank Case Breather
Hose (CCB) |
4V Valve Check/Adjust Notes |
Notes
from K1100LT Water/Oil Pump Repair |
DIY Fuel Injector Cover |
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Fuel System |
Ethanol In K Bikes |
Replace Fuel Filter |
Throttle Body Sync |
Diagnose Throttle Body
Air Leaks |
Fuel Injectors |
K&N Air Filter |
K75/K100: Air Filter,
Mass Airflow Sensor, Fuel Pressure Regulator, Temp Sensor |
Replace Fuel Level Sender Connector |
1985 & Earlier Fuel Level Sender |
1986 & Later Fuel Level Sender |
K Bike Fuel Pumps |
Aftermarket Fuel Pump Parts |
Replace Intake Manifolds |
Air Accumulator (a.k.a. "The Cup") |
K1100 Throttle Bodies On A K75 |
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Drive Train |
Improve Gear
Shifting |
Splientology |
Clutch Spline
Lube |
Clutch Spline
Lube Amount & Product |
Clutch Work w/o BMW Special Tools |
4V Drive
Shaft Failure |
K100RS4V, K1, K1100
Drive Shaft Phasing |
Convert Monolever
Rear End To Paralever |
Adjust K
Bike Clutch |
Remove Clutch
Arm Pivot Rod |
Rebuild
Paralever Final Drive Bearings |
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Lighting |
Headlight Relays
(2022: with
better way to wire them) |
LED H4 Headlight Bulb
- LED & others "Shootout" |
LED Turn,
Brake and Tail Lights |
Awesome
$6 LED Rear Lighting Enhancement V2.0 |
Awesome
$6 LED Rear Lighting Enhancement |
Replace/Adjust Headlight Bulb
- RS/RT/LT & K1 |
Fork Mounted LED Aux
Lights |
LED Parking
Lights/Turn Signals V2.0 |
License Plate LEDs |
DIY LED Flasher Relay |
LEDs w/
OEM Flasher Relay |
Bulb Monitor Unit (BMU) |
LED Backlit Reflectors |
Easy Inexpensive LED
Taillight Upgrade |
Strobing Brake/Tail
Lights |
K75/K100 Naked Headlight |
Replace A Fuel Or Temp
Gauge Bulb |
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Relay Box Layouts |
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Fuses |
K100RS4V, K1, K1100
Ignition Switch and Fork Lock |
Clean K755/K100 Ignition
Switch |
K100 K75 K1 K1100
Instrument Cluster Pinouts (PDF) |
Left
Combination/Headlight/Windscreen Switch |
Right Combination
Switch & Start Button |
Auxiliary Fuse Block |
Radiator Fan Testing |
Hall Effect
Sensor (HES) Diagnosis & Installation |
Radiator Fan
Replacement/Repair |
Waterproof Micro Relays |
Make Turn Signals Double
As Brake Lights |
Add A Fuse To The OEM
Fuse Block |
Wire Gauge |
12V Power To Tank Bag |
Soldering 101 |
Powerlet LED Voltmeter |
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Suspension/Steering |
"De-Mush" Handlebar Mounts |
K75 Fork Oil Quantities |
K75: Upgrade Springs -
Showa Forks |
K Bike Forks Overview
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Brakes |
ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System) |
Improve Front Braking -
K75/K100 |
Replace ABS Brake Lines |
Remove Rear Brake Rotor |
Adjust Rear Brake |
Leaky Brake Master
Cylinder |
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Body
& Luggage |
About BMW Paint Color Schemes & Codes |
BMW Paint Color Schemes & Codes |
How To Trailer A K Bike |
K75, K100
& K1100 Luggage - Side Cases |
Remove/Install Side Case Locks/Latches |
DIY
Better System Case Hinges |
City Cases |
Custom Stainless Steel
Radiator Grille |
Remove Tail Cowl - Install
Tail Rack |
Rear Luggage
Reynolds Rack 240 & 241 |
Givi Aftermarket Tail Rack |
K100RT K100LT K75RT
K1100LT Mirror Glass Replacement |
Install Front Foot Peg |
K75S Fairing (PDF) |
Corbin Seats |
Simplified Rear Seat
Hinge Pin |
K1100LT/K75RT Electric
Windscreen |
RT/LT Fairings |
Fitting a "New" Seat/Seat
Alignment |
K75 "T" Model |
RT/LT Anti-theft Radio
Removal & Code |
K75/K100 Low to Regular
Seat Conversion |
K75/K100 Regular to Low
Seat Conversion |
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OEM K Bike Tool Kit |
System/City Case Latches |
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My Favorite Multimeter |
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Mototunes |
Digital Media Head Unit
w/ Marine Remote (RT/LT Models) |
Combination
S/Camera
Mount (K1100LT or 94/95 K75RT) |
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