My new to me "k"

[Phil Reynolds]

Just bought this, 1983 K100 RT with just 40k on the clock. Pick it up later this week.

 

[Sunny Jim]

That looks sweet Phil - test rode the faired and un-faired version when they came out ... 'twas a hot sunny day and a mate and myself went to the dealers in our suits/tie's to have a peep ... Before we knew it we were horsing towards Skipton like 2 x kids who'd just stolen them
Faired version by far the superior version in terms of ride comfort.
Enjoy it

Jim mc

 

[Fanum]

Very tidy that is

I hope the previous owner painted the rocker covers properly......but in silver, they won't take much to keep sprayed up

Keep your eyes open for replacement mirror units....you'll need some! DAMHIK

 

[timeandtide]

Just bought this, 1983 K100 RT with just 40k on the clock. Pick it up later this week.

Looks sweet indeed.
Is it me or does it look a bit low on the suspension (may just be pic angle)
Had a K 75 RT from Rainbow.
Great bike!

 

[Edward]

Very tidy that is

I hope the previous owner painted the rocker covers properly......but in silver, they won't take much to keep sprayed up

Keep your eyes open for replacement mirror units....you'll need some! DAMHIK

I could be wrong but as I recall the engines are not painted.

 

[Phil Reynolds]

Thanks for the comments and observations guys. Looking forward to getting to know what one of these feel like to ride. I must have reached the age where I start smelling of wee riding one of these

 

[Ijustwanttoseethephotos]

I must have reached the age where I start smelling of wee riding one of these

I fitted a turbo to mine and instantly became 17 again

 

[Fanum]

I could be wrong but as I recall the engines are not painted.

On reflection, I think you're right....
The black panel with BMW on it is just that, a panel, and wasn't fitted to all bikes......Mine had one so I'm used to thinking of it as painted I guess

That said, I suspect the covers on Phil's bike probably have been painted....that silver colour looks like a paint finish rather than bare aluminium to me

 

[Phil Reynolds]

Looks sweet indeed.
Is it me or does it look a bit low on the suspension (may just be pic angle)
Had a K 75 RT from Rainbow.
Great bike!

Funny you should mention that. The seller took it for an mot today and it failed on the rear shock. The seller is buying a new shock and getting it re tested before I collect it. What a nice seller ��

 

[comberjohn]

Very nice. Engine covers were unpainted as original. Later models were satin black.
Belly pan isn't original on an RT, possibly from an RS. See it has a Comfort seat fitted, original was lot less comfortable.
These things are bullet proof but some of the rubber components like the engine breather hose can be starting to deteriorate now. Weird electrical problems can often be fixed by cleaning the multi pin connectors on the two control units, one under the seat and one under the steering head.
Check out the K100-forum.com for lots of help if you run into any problems.

 

[Motorcycle Michael]

Check out the K100-forum.com for lots of help if you run into any problems.

+1
Very nice people too.