BMW K75, K100, K1, K1100 Repair Manual 1985-1997

This repair manual covers BMW K Series motorcycle models, including:

• BMW K75 Low seat 1989
• BMW K75 1989-1995
• BMW K75T 1986-1987
• BMW K75S 1987-1988, 1990-1995
• BMW K75C 1986-1988
• BMW K75RT 1990-1995
• BMW K100RS 1985-1988
• BMW K100RT 1985-1988
• BMW K100LT 1987-1988
• BMW K100RS-ABS 1988-1989, 1991-1992
• BMW K100LT-ABS 1989-1991
• BMW K1 1990-1993
• BMW K1100LT-ABS 1993-1997
• BMW K1100RSA 1993-1997

Book Excerpt: 1985-1997 BMW K-Series: K75, K100, K1, K1100, ABS Repair Manual ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SPARK PLUG SECONDARY WIRES: REPLACEMENT Refer to Figure 50 for K75 models or Figure 57 for K100 models for this procedure.

1. Disconnect the battery negative lead as described under Battery in Chapter Three.
2. Remove the screws securing the ignition coil cover and remove the cover. Refer to Figure 51 for K75 models or Figure 58 for K100 models.
3. Identify each secondary wire and the coil terminal to which it is attached. Each spark plug wire is numbered next to the spark plug rubber boot (Figure 56). This will ensure correct installation of each wire during installation.
4. Remove the screws and lock washers securing the spark plug cover panel and remove the panel. Refer to Figure 66 for K75 models or Figure 67 for K100 models.
5. Before removing the spark plug wires, note the routing of the wires within the cylinder head cavity. Refer to Figure 68 for K75 models or Figure 69 for K100 models. The wires must be rerouted in this manner to keep from being damaged.

FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING

STEERING HEAD AND STEM: DISASSEMBLY Refer to Figure 58 for this procedure.

1. Remove the front wheel as described in this chapter.
2. Remove the fuel tank as described under Fuel Tank Removal/Installation in Chapter Seven.
3. On models so equipped, remove the front fairing as described under Front Fairing Removal/Installation in Chapter Thirteen. Be sure to remove the fairing mounting bracket and headlight assemblies also.
4. Remove the instrument cluster as described under Instrument Cluster Removal/Installation in Chapter Eight.
5. Remove the front fork assemblies as described in this chapter.
6. Remove the union bolt and sealing washer (A, Figure 59) securing the master cylinder flexible brake hose to the brake pipe running through the center of the steering stem. Place the loose end of the brake hose in a resealable plastic bag. Zip the bag closed around the brake hose.

Subject: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 BMW K75, K75S, K75C, K75RT, K100RS, K100RT, K100LT, K100RS, K100LT, K1, K1100LT service, maintenance, repair. ISBN-10: 0892878312 | ISBN-13: 9780892878314 | Clymer M500-3