My new bike Reveal

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[@grayman999]

That’s amazing condition for its age we ran a small fleet of these bikes in Hull (Humberside Ambulance Service) Paramedic fast response team they where excellent and stood up to very heavy use and where extremely reliable machines I think the look has stood the test of time ❤

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

Thanks for the information, that’s music to my ears, I can see why they were reliable. Good to hear from another rider who knows them. Safe riding.

[@simonrusk3338]

I had a k100.. 1989 LT model.. only kept it a short while.. I’m tiny.. and it was just to big for me.. the weight .. could barely push it.. but I will and have to say this.. it was a brilliant bit of engineering.. extremely stable..good on fuel and reliable.. everything worked on it.. 😮 I believe the German police used them.. that’s testimony to the quality.. mind you.. can you beat German quality??? Definitely over engineered.. my advice.., if your big and strong.. and are looking for a bike that is being classic.. this is it!!!.. and they are reasonable cost wise.. mine had the classic oil leak between the gasket and housing leading to the shaft drive.. in high mileage bikes.. don’t worry about that.. but do make sure the shaft drive had been serviced.. the rest of it.. well.. literally..,Bomb proof!!!!☝️🙏☺️

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

Thanks Simon. I am luckily 6ft and 33” inside leg so not too bad for me. I have read up quite a bit before I got it and between that and the great advice from people like yourself, I am getting to know what to look out for.

[@simonrusk3338]

Glad you enjoyed the info.. yes.. a very good bike..🙏☝️👍

[@simonrusk3338]

@@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles welcome buddy.. if you do buy one.. don’t be put off by the mileage..😊

[@danoconnor7630]

Have got a 96 red one. Nice bike!

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

Thanks Dan, have you had it while.

[@danoconnor7630]

@@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles Bought it a year ago. Hope to get some more miles on it.

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

@@danoconnor7630 Have fun 🤩

[@philbird1655]

The brake light is a test for your ABS that is normal on the "K" bikes. I hope you have as much fun on your bike as I did with mine, at 76 yrs old now I have had to finish my biking due to my health. Good luck ride safe 👍

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

Thanks Phil, yes sussed all that out from the manual, but thanks. That’s a shame you biking has come to an end, I dread that day but the reality is nothing lasts forever, so I fully intend to enjoy what I have. You never realise how lucky you are until things are no more. Hope you can enjoy other things. Take care 👍

[@mfs5493]

Had one once. It took the strength of a gorilla to manhandle it. An inch off vertical and over it went. Took three men to pick it up again. If you're 6 foot six tall, super fit and 250 pounds of muscle, OK, maybe.

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

I have had my share of many heavy bikes. It is quite tall though, so will watch out.

[@carlarthur4442]

Ive turned 73 and ive got the K75c still ride it , they are a great well enginered machine , they can move as well , very comfortable and mine is super smooth 👌 Enjoy your k bike they are very underestimated. 😊 mine is 37 years old and still starts 1st time and runs as sweet as a nut , ive owned it for about 16 years .

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

That’s great Carl. I nearly bought a K75 in the late 80’s early 90’s so they were always in the back of my mind. That’s a good length of ownership. I love the engineering and the little things that are just well thought out, exceptional and that’s from a man that’s had many older Honda’s.

[@christianf8347]

Bonjour. Belle video de K 1100 LT . J'en ai une egalement ,de 1994 avec 84.000 km et excellent entretien . J'ai eu pas mal de BMW en Bi-cylindres ou en quatre pattes. Bon, j'ai replongé avec ma dernière depuis quelques mois . C'est malheureusement très lourd a manier a l'arrêt et lors des manoeuvres de stationnement .Il faut avoir a l'esprit son poids avant de la garer n'importe ou . Mais une fois lançé, c'est très bien. Je pense que ces machines sont très fiables, on sent bien que la construction etait faite avec un souci de robustesse et non pas de faire du profit en vendant des "merdes" comme aujourd'hui . Pouvez vous me dire ou vous avez trouvé les porte-bagages additionnels qui sont sur vos valises ? Salutations de Bourgogne .

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

Thank you for the comments, the luggage racks came with it when I bought it. I would agree they are superb quality, So many neat touches to the design. That’s good to hear a decent mileage and that seems to be the common theme. Anyway thanks for watching and safe riding.

[@carsyoungtimerfreak1149]

Beautiful bike, congratulations. I'm not a BMW guy, although I do have a R1150RT in my collection. BMW's do make excellent 'work bikes'. The Beemer is my everyday bike, except when there is now and ice. Yet, when I really want to enjoy myself I take out either my VFR or my CBR. Weather protection. stability on the Beemer is first rate. Personally I do not find my RT a nice bike to work on. On the Honda's I do all maintenance myself, for the Beemer I use a BMW Specialist.

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

Thanks for the nice comment. Yes I am not really a BMW guy either and this is my first. I was brought up on Japanese bikes. I’ve had all the VFR’s. I now just have my 1991 VFR750 and I love it. What VFR and CBR do you have?

[@carsyoungtimerfreak1149]

@@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles I have a 4th gen VFR (1996) in metallic blue, original Honda color yet not that common. And I just bought a 2001 CBR600 F4i. I'm an old geezer and I feared the CBR was a bit too much for the old bones 😊, yet it is quite comfortable. I'm really a sports bike guy, but they are a bit unpractical for every day use.

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

@@carsyoungtimerfreak1149 Both Great bikes. I have has a lot of sports bikes but the VFR fulfills that need nowadays. Every dog has its day 😜

[@michaelwade1092]

I had a 1985 Model, loved it, Toured France on it it was it was 20 years old and never missed a beat!

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

Thanks Michael, they do seem to get under peoples skin. I am finding that out.

[@nicholasparkin6979]

Well done. Nice bike. Roll on spring.

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

Thank you. Yes it’s not so far away

[@erikroberts1899]

YOu informed the model when you had a break, thank you. Nice video. Shame about the audio.

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

Yes, annoying and not easy to listen to. It’s a charming bike, I love all this old kit, after wasting a fortune over 2 decades on the new bikes, I missed a much cheaper thrill. I have began to realise this over the last few years. Hence the older stuff coming in more.

[@erikroberts1899]

I haven't a clue what the bike model is, did you reveal it as your sound quality dived?

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

Apologies, it’s fatal if you change you normal setup and the sound quality was terrible, I only realised when I put it together but thought I will stick it up anyway and at least you can hear the bike. I did pull over and I think I said it then but it is a 1994 BMW K1100LT. Apologies, I will do another video and go over it next time and make sure it’s decent quality.