Hey Guys,
First off I want to thank you all because I been reading through the forums a ton and would probably have run away from this bike if it wasn't for you all. Been only riding dirt bikes the past 8 years (KTM 300) so I was super exctied to pick up a 1999 K1200 LT from my uncle. It had 30,000 miles on the clock and was doing much more sitting than riding. I checked the bike over, and then rode it from north of Boston MA to the Adirondacks. Then down to CT where I live.
Amazing bike on the highway. Cruise control is a game changer for me. Bike started getting hot in traffic conditions. Also discovered the windscreen is adjustble, but the pin holding the left brcket was missing. I found bolt that fit as a temporary solution and it worked great.
Since getting it home I've been trying to tear it apart and check out what kind of shape its in. Found some things I need to work on
And this...
The mice did eat a couple wires but I've since patched them up.
I also flushed the coolant and brake fluid. Air filter and oil are good. I did the cannisterectomy, popped the air filter temp sensor off based on Kirks youtube videos. Also removed the radio, 6 disc cd changer, and antenna. Love the space now. I have some fuel quick disconnects on order and will install once they arrive.
Some things I need help figuring out
1. I want to improve the lighting. I found nice pdf chart on here for bulb sizes, but most of the webistes I search ask me me for car model numbers and I feel like I'm running in circles. Can someone with experience just point me to something that will work for this bike? I'm not looking to spend a ton of money, but I do want to be safe!
2. The right size rubber gasket that the plastic pops into was missing. Anyone know where I can source one?
3. Found this wire just hanging out ziptied to the bottom of my seat. Any ideas what is for?
It connects here
4. I want to add a usb charger, probably in the radio box space, but not sure where to pull the power from. I only want it on when the bike is on so I don't want to wire directly to the battery.
Also what have you guys used to line the box?
5. When I pulled the J-Pegz ( I think they are jpegz?) off I noticed 1 bolt was missing (the one that stops it from moving out too far, and 2 of them were slightly bent so they didn't come up smoothly. Any idea where I can source a replcement bolt. Their website doesn't list just the hardware.
Think thats it for now, thanks again for all the help!
Michael
First off I want to thank you all because I been reading through the forums a ton and would probably have run away from this bike if it wasn't for you all. Been only riding dirt bikes the past 8 years (KTM 300) so I was super exctied to pick up a 1999 K1200 LT from my uncle. It had 30,000 miles on the clock and was doing much more sitting than riding. I checked the bike over, and then rode it from north of Boston MA to the Adirondacks. Then down to CT where I live.
Amazing bike on the highway. Cruise control is a game changer for me. Bike started getting hot in traffic conditions. Also discovered the windscreen is adjustble, but the pin holding the left brcket was missing. I found bolt that fit as a temporary solution and it worked great.
Since getting it home I've been trying to tear it apart and check out what kind of shape its in. Found some things I need to work on
And this...
The mice did eat a couple wires but I've since patched them up.
I also flushed the coolant and brake fluid. Air filter and oil are good. I did the cannisterectomy, popped the air filter temp sensor off based on Kirks youtube videos. Also removed the radio, 6 disc cd changer, and antenna. Love the space now. I have some fuel quick disconnects on order and will install once they arrive.
Some things I need help figuring out
1. I want to improve the lighting. I found nice pdf chart on here for bulb sizes, but most of the webistes I search ask me me for car model numbers and I feel like I'm running in circles. Can someone with experience just point me to something that will work for this bike? I'm not looking to spend a ton of money, but I do want to be safe!
2. The right size rubber gasket that the plastic pops into was missing. Anyone know where I can source one?
3. Found this wire just hanging out ziptied to the bottom of my seat. Any ideas what is for?
It connects here
4. I want to add a usb charger, probably in the radio box space, but not sure where to pull the power from. I only want it on when the bike is on so I don't want to wire directly to the battery.
Also what have you guys used to line the box?
5. When I pulled the J-Pegz ( I think they are jpegz?) off I noticed 1 bolt was missing (the one that stops it from moving out too far, and 2 of them were slightly bent so they didn't come up smoothly. Any idea where I can source a replcement bolt. Their website doesn't list just the hardware.
Think thats it for now, thanks again for all the help!
Michael