K1100RS Maintenance

[RJCorazza]

I have several questions that perhaps someone would be so kind as to help me with...
1) Where can I get an owner's manual for a newly aquired 1996 K1100RS? (which would likely answer the rest of my questions)

2) Is the clutch a "wet clutch"? (do I need a special motor oil?)

3) As far as oil, is 20w50 the recommended viscosity?

4) There is a digital timer on the center of the bars. It seems that pressing the hour & minute button at the same time resets the timer. Is that all it does?

Thanks for any help.

[n1hnr941]

Hi RJ, I have seen the owners manual on E-bay and if you're looking for a maintenance manual look at this website http://www.okdpm.com/ The owners manual and maintenance manual have a chart for different weight oils for different temperture ranges. I just changed my oil and used Mobil 1 15w50 which is in the range for Maine tempertures. My dealer did mention 20w50 but I personnally use the manufactures chart. And the buttons on the clock just change time. That is all I have gotten mine to do. And the clutch I believe is dry but don't quote me on that. I am still a rookie....ride on!

[deilenberger]

Originally posted by RJCorazza
I have several questions that perhaps someone would be so kind as to help me with...
1) Where can I get an owner's manual for a newly aquired 1996 K1100RS? (which would likely answer the rest of my questions)

2) Is the clutch a "wet clutch"? (do I need a special motor oil?)

3) As far as oil, is 20w50 the recommended viscosity?

4) There is a digital timer on the center of the bars. It seems that pressing the hour & minute button at the same time resets the timer. Is that all it does?

Thanks for any help.

1. Ask the dealer to order it for you.

2. No. Dry clutch.

3. I'd suggest Mobil-1 Red-Cap 15W-50. It should be good for any weather condition you are likely to be able to ride the bike in.

4. Dunno - doesn't sound like it's original. Can you take a digital photo of it and post it here? Perhaps someone will recognize it. There is a digital clock in the instrument pod - which reads in 24H military mode. The manual will explain how to set it.

Best,