1985 BMW K100RS - M Motosport

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[@poisoNation]

The K75s and the K100s are the best bikes BMW ever made imo.

[@raybrensike42]

The classic K's are the most reliable bikes BMW ever made, but you have to do the spline lubes and it takes a certain kind of grease. Beemer boneyard can help you with that, and I added Titanium Disulfide powder which I got from a company called Lower Friction. Replace the rubber brake lines with stainless steel braid as the old lines can deteriorate and jam up the calipers, even locking them up so the brakes don't release after you apply the brakes. Also replace all the rubber lines on the motor as those also crack over time causing air leaks. Radiator hoses seem to last forever, but you might want to replace those too. A common problem will be dirty fuel injectors. BMW has a good fuel system cleaner, and you should be using that often, at least every year. Anything with PEA in it should help and I believe Royal Purple has some good fuel cleaner too. The air filters last a long time on these also, being large and well made. Replace the coolant as required. Change oils as required. If you do all that, you will just be buying tires, and batteries, and you can let the miles roll on. They love the interstate, the faster the better, all day long, every day. Real good bikes. You will likely get compliments from people even though the bike is old. Last week a young lady who said she never saw one like that complimented the looks of the bike, which was made long before she was born. And don't forget to change the brake fluid. You don't want to have to buy new brake cylinders. Parts are expensive. You just won't need to buy many is all.

[@jockwatson4612]

I'm getting one in two days !!!, can't wait 😊

[@FS-HOT]

Bet you haven’t regretted it. Superb roll on power and reliability 👍👍👍

[@manuelsauerlachner2893]

RS is for Road Sport, Not Rallye 🤣

[@micksterboone4517]

I lusted over a K100RS big-time when they were released. They were revolutionary for BMW at the time. My friend has a K75 with over 400k and the original internals. Final drives were an issue, though.

[@teddybeer1757]

Why is the instrument cluster not fixed on the front fairing? I looks ugly gauges on the handlebar.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

I love the look of 80s and 90s motorcycles so much

[@steveacevedo820]

Beautiful bike, well taken care of and has many more miles left on it.

[@nigelbiscombe9199]

85 is a 8 valve not a 16!!! And has lt bars on a rs

[@Littleisaac928]

Thats a beautiful bike!!! The color is on deck!!!

[@JohnErikjohansson]

love the "older" 4cyl sounds

[@miken87p]

The gas tanks are aluminum so you wont see rust in there.

[@moto9492]

Um, not really rust but.... I've purchased 2 older K bikes and inside the tanks was so much crud and oxidation that the tanks get eaten through to where pin hole leaks are very common, and obviously dangerous. Tanks have to be chemically cleaned out and hand coated with a fuel friendly sealant. Also, the fuel pump and sending unit and brackets inside there are so prone to rust they can look like iron from a 100 year old shipwreck. These old K bikes are HIGH maintenance in many ways, trust me.

[@ofc2]

Well, I got the bike yesterday. I have to say that the claims made in the video and in the auction with regards to its condition and how it was maintained, are embellishments. There are missing, broken items that weren't addressed and should have been prior to making the aforementioned claims, or disclosed fully.

[@enacku]

What issues did you have?

[@ofc2]

On Monday Feb 3, 2020, financial compensation (refund to my PayPay account) was agreed to in a phone conversation between Ken Kaplan and Cody Sudziarski of Kaplan Cycles, and myself. Cody was my contact all through the purchasing process of this bike. This was an amount offered by Ken Kaplan for which I would update and reverse my negative feedback. They phoned me because of an email I sent to Cody regarding the issues with the bike and the negative feedback I posted on eBay. A message to me sent through eBay by Cody Sudziarski of Kaplan Cycles on Wednesday Feb 5, 2020, said the funds would be deposited in my PayPal account by that days end. This has not happened and they haven't communicated their intentions regarding the matter. I will them one week. I won't say anymore until then. If Ken Kaplan keeps his covenant for financial compensation I will consider this closed, but so far he hasn't keep his promise to financially compensate me.@@enacku

[@joedeleon3435]

@@ofc2 damn brother that sucks I'm sorry you had to go through that especially through someone that is that reputable and you're dealing with that kind of issue, especially considering they always speak of great quality/reliability of the bikes they sell, of course because they're selling them to make the most cash, I'm sorry you're going through this brother and I hope it's made right.

[@teddybeer1757]

Why is the instrument cluster not fixed on the front fairing? I looks ugly gauges on the handlebar.

[@FryChicken]

This seems more rugged than BMW’s current crop of bikes

[@laurencesnaterse]

awesome bike, but the information about the engine is not true. This engine derives from a peogot 104 and not from the bmw cars. the fuel injection system was borrowed from inhouse car development.

[@Bonzodogdick]

1:24 - 8 valves. 16 valvers came in the early '90's ;-)

[@pantherapardus8192]

Right I got one also the wheels are different and more black on the metal .

[@teddybeer1757]

Why is the instrument cluster not fixed on the front fairing? I looks ugly gauges on the handlebar.

[@HakujinTrue]

Выключите дальний свет! И укомплектуйте мот родными деталями, а то там половина от RS, половина от LT

[@aeror115]

I’m gonna buy a 1991 K75s next week! it’s a really reliable bike and I love the look and character of this machine ! Cheers mate

[@teddybeer1757]

Why is the instrument cluster not fixed on the front fairing? I looks ugly gauges on the handlebar.

[@FrankFurther]

Picked one up yesterday, really enjoying it so far

[@downsouth9146]

I had one of these and a K75. If I could have one bike in my life, this is the one.

[@dullbrass]

8 valves, not 16. Great bike!

[@uggbug7742]

They d0 have problems the mag wheels are very soft fork seals leak drive shafts are a problem

[@gimmieliberty6514]

Has that bike got rt bars on it

[@operamatthew]

the one you are riding is the 8 valve version

[@vinjofin1972]

The K100 is bulletproof. With normal maintenance the bike will run 400.000 km with ease. Trust me I own one with 260.000 km and still going strong. In 20 years they will be expensive. Iconic and solid as steel German bike.

[@teddybeer1757]

Why is the instrument cluster not fixed on the front fairing? I looks ugly gauges on the handlebar.

[@FS-HOT]

I bought a k100 LT for £650 and took it 3500 miles across Europe. What an awesome machine 👍👍👍

[@ScottyBennitone]

Damn , that is like a grail bike for me.

[@yz2503]

Im getting my mc license this summer and im gonna buy a k100RS as my first bike

[@cesartapia610]

Is this bike actually reliable like a Japanese bike? I find that extremely hard to believe. Certainly not cheap to maintain and repair, right?

[@inspectorchicken]

No. But a 30 year old bike is not reliable like a new product was back then or now. What keeps the old BMWs running is a huge selection of improved spare parts and cheap access to it. Also these are very well documented and you can find any part and any doc mostly everywhere. On top of that these are perfectly laid out to do basic to mid-level stuff yourself without the need for special tools or deep knowledge.

[@DTM.Desperado]

People have put up to 300,000 miles on them. If you do your maintenance they will run forever. This was the era where bmw made some of their most reliable cars to date. Ive owned several e30s and e36s from this era and they have been bullet proof. Some say these were the most reliable bikes bmw ever built

[@FLDX-ck4ob]

A great video about a great motorbike. But, this 8-valve, Road Sport Beemer, looks like an '85 not '83. Handlebars look a bit wide to be RS-handlebars. I do not know shit about these bikes, but still.

[@raybrensike42]

Gas mileage will depend on rpm. Through Montana interstate the mileage will be much lower. The first indication of dirty injectors will be poor gas mileage, then low rpm stumble, then hard starting, then if you don't do anything, eventually it will barely run.

[@elmerfudd1086]

I rode an 85 k100 for 347 thousand kms. Most reliable motorcycle I ever owned. Not perfect but very comfy and reliable.

[@JeffSebastian-dq4sd]

As you said way “ahead of there time “ I was lucky enough to own one in my early 20s back in 86

[@zipzapbop]

Thats not a Motorsport model. its an ordinary RS.

[@tomcalbury8047]

Yes it is. And it doesn't look like this now.

[@dinkokauric9554]

is it for sale?

[@autobiographyofanidiot6036]

My 1990 k1 RS has 106k and is still killing it

[@curtrn]

78,000 like a BOSS !

[@autobiographyofanidiot6036]

@@curtrn so, I lied. I did some more investigating, talked to some previous owners and found out that the instrument cluster is not the original. The entire drive train is the original with over 200k miles. After learning this, my k1 is getting a second life. Fully pulled apart ready for all the love and money I can throw at it. Even to the day I pulled it into the garage to start the spa vacation, it still started, ran and rode with all the enthusiasm as it always has. Love that bike

[@DTM.Desperado]

Just bought a k1100 with 63,000 miles. 🎉

[@dannywilliams3516]

Beautiful BMW guys looks like a brand new one to me. Hope all is well with you guys and you're all in good health take care and happy holidays to you Ken and your entire family!

[@Logan-or5qw]

I still have my eyes open on your auctions. 🤓👉🏍👈👀 Hey Ken, What kind of octane booster do you use & recommend for your Harley? Is it true 10% ethanol gas starts to varnish & rust your tank in 3 wks.? Thanks friend. 😎👍

[@garyburbank8895]

Are these good bikes i found one for 300 dollars mint condition runs and rides awesome

[@joedeleon3435]

brother if you found one of those BMW k100's for $300 in mint condition you better jump on that bike and buy it! My God what a deal!!! and if you don't please give me the number to the person that has it and I will buy it myself!

[@borntobewild846]

I hope you bought

[@garyburbank8895]

@@joedeleon3435 yes i did i actually bought And put my son on my 1988 Suzuki GSX600F im a big fan of older sports bikes my first sports bike was a 1977 kawasaki kz650 i still have ive grown up riding i had my first three wheeler at age 8 honda 125m Blue red and white pin striping first bike age 10 1978 yamaha dt175 enduro no blinkers but it still has the headlight and taillight first street bike 150cc mini chopper then my dad gave me his 1982 Harley Davidson 1200 sportser 25th anniversary and my grandpa gave me his 1972 Harley Davidson 900 sportser Chopper 7ft springer front end i still have both of them and i picked up a 50cc scooter big bore kit 150cc with a 150cc carb fun to ride with the smaller bike's My cousin rides a kawasaki Ninja 250 my other cousin rides a motorized bicycle with a built 212 predator a couple honda groms and scooters

[@30oooo33]

Bmw Status!!!

[@HeavyWeapon44]

🏍️

[@adamoneale4396]

How do these handle in corners. Wondering if its a good choice for riding with a club. Obviously handling is key for club safety

[@vinjofin1972]

The bike performs well also in corners. Its not the fastest bike out there but it can keep up. If you can find one whos been taking care of properly it will last a life time. They are still affordable now. In 20 years they arent. Without doubt one of the best and reliable bikes of that age out there.

[@slashdotism]

Handling is great for the size. A lot of it has to do with the placement of the engine. It's on the side and low down so the whole bike has a very low center of gravity which makes it feel a lot more nimble than the size and weight numbers says it should be.

[@adamoneale4396]

Thanks for the replies both. Sorry Vincent, I somehow managed to miss yours. I actually ended up with two bikes. AnR1100RT which I loved to pieces and a ZZR600 which was perfect for club riding. The BMW is absolutely superb. Never ridden a bike like it. The inner voice is now telling me to get an Ironhead though so I guess there's no pleasing me 🤷

[@ofc2]

It’s coming to Canada!

[@mikestowe6136]

i never trusted the single sided swingarm

[@wanbiangmiiakai4175]

how to get one india

[@hipstercrab5886]

fun fact: it's a Peugeot 101 engine

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Fun fact: no it isn’t.