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The original Haynes Repair Manual - Based on a complete stripdown and rebuild of a vehicle

BMW K100RS (1985 - 1988)

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This BMW K-Series Motorcycle Manual is 744 pages.

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CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATIONManual organization / Notes, warnings and cautions / Safety first / Service hints / Special tips / Torque specifications / Fasteners / Lubricants / Expendable supplies / Parts replacement / Serial numbers / Information labels / Basic hand tools / Test equipment / Mechanic's tips / Riding safety / Specifications

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements / Emergency troubleshooting / Engine starting / Engine performance / Engine noises / Excessive vibration / Front suspension and steering / Brakes

CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Pre-ride inspection / Routine safety checks / Service intervals / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / oil pump filter screen and oil pan cleaning / Transmission oil change / Clutch and input shaft spline lubrication / Final drive oil change / Fork oil change / Control cable lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Clutch adjustment / Camshaft chain tensioner adjustment / Air filter service / Fuel filter service / Cooling system inspection / Coolant change / Steering head adjustment / Speedometer sensor cleaning / Tune-up / Valve clearance adjustment / Ignition timing / Compression test / Spark plugs / Fast idle adjustment for cold starting / Idle speed adjustment / Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINES
Removal installation / Crankshaft cover, cylinder head cover and timing chain cover / Camshafts, timing chain and chain tensioner / Cylinder head / Valves and components / Oil water pump / Intermediate housing / Starter clutch and gears / Oil pan, lower crankcase half and output shaft / Pistons and connecting rods / Crankshaft / Cylinder block / Break-in / Specifications

CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH
Clutch release mechanism / Clutch cable / Specifications

CHAPTER SIX / TRANSMISSION AND GEARSHIFT MECHANISMS
Housing / Transmission shafts and gearshift mechanism / Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN / FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
Depressurizing the system / Fuel injectors and fuel supply pipe / Throttle housing and intake manifold / Pressure regulator / Air flow meter / Fuel injection control unit / Throttle valve switch / Air filter case / Throttle cable / Choke cable / Fuel pump / Fuel filler cap / Fuel tank / Fuel gauge sensor / Fuel level sender / Crankcase breather system / Evaporative emission control system / Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging system / Alternator / Voltage rectifier / Ignition systems / Hall transmitter unit / Ignition control unit / Ignition coils / Spark plug secondary wires / Starting system / Starter / Starter relay / Lighting system / Switches / Electrical connectors / Instrument cluster / Relays / Horn / Fuses / Chassis wiring harness / Wiring diagrams / Specifications

CHAPTER NINE / COOLING SYSTEM
Hoses and clamps / Pressure check / Radiator / Cooling fan / Thermostat / Connector pipe / Coolant recovery tank / Specifications

CHAPTER TEN / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Wheel and hub / Handlebar / Steering head and stem / Steering head bearing race / Front fork / Specifications

CHAPTER ELEVEN / REAR SUSPENSION AND FINAL DRIVE
Wheel and hub / Shock absorber / Swing arm and drive shaft / Final drive unit / Pinion gear-to-ring gear adjustment / Taper roller bearing preload / Specifications

CHAPTER TWELVE / BRAKES
Brake pad / Master cylinder / Front rear caliper / Disc brake / Rear brake pad / Brake hose and line non-ABS models / ABS brake system / Brake hose and line ABS models / Pressure modulator and mounting bracket / Trigger sensor / Bleeding the system / Rear brake pedal / Specifications

CHAPTER THIRTEEN / FRAME AND BODY
Kickstand (sidestand) / Center stand / Footpegs / Safety bar / Locks / Handlebar / Fenders / License plate bracket / Seat / Rear cowl and storage tray / Body panels (K75 models) / Body panels (K100 models) / Luggage and rack / Optional equipment / Windshield cleaning / Specifications

CHAPTER FOURTEEN / SUPPLEMENT
Engine starting and performance / Routine maintenance checks / Service intervals / Tires and wheels / Battery / Periodic lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Tune-up (K100RS [1991-1992], K1, K1100LT-ABS, K1100RSA) / Engine removal and installation (4-valve cylinder head) / Throttle housing and intake manifold / Air flow meter / Fuel injection system (Motronic) / Fuel injection system adjustments / Air filter case / Fuel pump / Exhaust system / Ignition system (K100RS [1991-1992], K1 and all K1100 models) / Ignition control unit (Motronic) / Ignition coils / Ignition output stage / Headlight / Turn signals (K1 models) / Radiator / Coolant recovery system / Hoses / Front wheel (3-spoke type) / front hub / Tire balancing (3-spoke wheel) / handlebar / Steering dampener (K1 and K1100RS) / Steering head and stem (K75, K75Rt and K75S0 / Front Fork (K75, K75RT, K75S, 1992-on) / Front fork (K1, K100RS, K100LT) / Front fork (K1100LT, K1100RS) / Rear wheel / Swing arm and shaft drive (K1, K100RS [1991-1992], K1100LT and K1100RSA [1992-on]) / Final drive unit (K1, K100RS [1991-1992], K1100LT and K100RS) / Pinion gear-to-ring gear adjustment / Tapered roller bearing preload / Front brake pad replacement (dual piston caliper) / Front master cylinder / Front caliper (dual piston caliper) / Rear master cylinder (KL75 [ 1993-on], K100 [1990-1992, K1, K1100 models) / Brake hose and line replacement (non-ABS models) / Brake disc (K1, K100RS, K1100LT, L100RSA) / ABS brake system / Pressure modulator and mounting bracket / Footpegs (K1) / Fenders / Seat / Rear cowl / Body panels (K75RT / Body panels (K1) / Body panels (K1100LT) / Body panels (K1100RS) / Luggage and rack / Specifications

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BMW K1 (1990-1993)
BMW K100LT (1987-1988)
BMW K100LT-ABS (1989-1991)
BMW K100RS (1985-1988)
BMW K100RS-ABS (1988-1989, 1991-1992)
BMW K100RT (1985-1988)
BMW K1100LT-ABS (1993-1997)
BMW K1100RSA (1993-1997)
BMW K75 (1989-1995)
BMW K75 LOW SEAT (1989)
BMW K75C (1986-1988)
BMW K75RT (1990-1995)
BMW K75S (1987-1988, 1990-1995)
BMW K75T (1986-1987

 

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