[seruzawa]

I understand that the fuel pump/oil pump are on the same shaft and are notorious for blowing a bearing. My friend with 8 Beemers has his K100 torn down as I type this for that very problem.

Hope this helps and you get it fixed and achieve all the wonderful things you want in life. Have a nice day!

 

[seruzawa]

Say what? The electric fuel pump is in the gas tank. Just what kind of a shaft would run from inside the tank to the oil pump ???

After nearly 200,000 miles of K bike experience my guess is that he simply needs new spark plugs.

Oops. You are right. It's the oil pump and alternator on the shaft. Never mind.

 

[seruzawa]

Whenever giving advice..

Remember it's dangerous to use a flashlight. Always peer into the tank using a match.

Lifting the fuel cap cured your vapor lock.

... to BMW owners it is also wise to remind them to inspect the rear drive hub frequently.

 

[seruzawa]

Yeah, I admit it.

You just LOVE that BMW drive hub thing, don't you? I miss my Concours shaft. I'd love to see somebody make a line of drive pulleys and belts for DLs like the Uly has.

I get a big kick out of all the people who pay premium prices for the pure myth of German superiority.

Someone makes belt kits for Triumphs. Why not V-Stroms? Start a letter writing campaign to one of the belt accessory companies by V-Strom owners.

 

[seruzawa]

BMW ownwers clubs...

I've been so busy with business for the last 6 months or so that I had not noticed that the Acemeister had added a K-Whiner - aka Slush-head - to the stable.

Ahh, the Whiner - many an MOA type has put literally squintillions of miles on the nearly indestructible flying brick.

If I were you, I'd check out BMW Sport Touring.com or join the MOA and look at their forums. I - like Justin Wilson - absolutely gaaarrrroooonnnnntttteeee that you'll find several folks who have tracked down and solved exactly the same intermittent situation that you experienced and are likely to experience again.

K-Whiners not as likely to toast a rear end as the newer bikes either.

... have some good data on how to care for the older rear ends to avoid the dreaded THUNK. The problems with the new ones will probably be solved soon. It mainly seems to affect the heavier bikes. The key for now seems to be inspecting the rear end oil frequently for evidence of metal shavings from the bearings. The new hubs don't have a drain plug so they are difficult to check.