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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => The Motobrick Workshop => Topic started by: Guaire on November 23, 2018, 02:48:18 PM

Title: '94 K75 Exhaust Sleeve
Post by: Guaire on November 23, 2018, 02:48:18 PM
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I spent $5.50 on a sheet of copper to make a sleeve between the header and the muffler. I tried using copper gasket goo. It didn't hold up. After some adjusting the copper to size, I went for a test run today. No more popping.
I have added connectors to run my Gerbings gear. On today's test run I plugged in the controller for the under jacket. It worked fine. I also ran the K with the running lights and the heated grips too. The whole system is doing alright.

Cheers,
Bill
Title: Re: '94 K75 Exhaust Sleeve
Post by: Chaos on November 23, 2018, 03:31:41 PM
Nice looking K.  It's a shock to me to see such a pristine 22L top case, mine is so beat up and covered with stickers,  I cut up a beer can for that gasket, but I think my aftermarket pipe fits a little tighter than the stock one. 
Title: Re: '94 K75 Exhaust Sleeve
Post by: natalena on November 23, 2018, 10:19:30 PM
Great looking ride. I'm across the river from you in Waldorf. Where'd you get the hub cover for the rear wheel, or did you make it? Cheers
Title: Re: '94 K75 Exhaust Sleeve
Post by: Guaire on November 23, 2018, 10:36:18 PM
Chaos - A few weeks ago I stopped in at Bob's BMW in Jessup, MD. Dean, parts guy, commented on the resale value of my storage. I'm keeping it!
Inside the case is a SAE plug, 12v socket and USB. I can charge the battery or use the connections to charge my phone etc.

natalena - The hub cover was on the wheel when I bought the K in Warrenton, VA. Most K75s are cheaper than what I paid, but I wouldn't want to switch bikes. For one thing, I have ABS, just in case. You know how lousy drivers are in my neighborhood.

Cheers,
Bill

Title: Re: '94 K75 Exhaust Sleeve
Post by: natalena on November 24, 2018, 10:11:18 AM

For one thing, I have ABS, just in case. You know how lousy drivers are in my neighborhood.

I hear you Bill. Rode in AM traffic to Georgetown, once, not planning on doing that again, although parking was a breeze.
I likewise have the top case, and like it for snacks and rainsuit, but the bike rack gets in the way for now.

Cheers, Michael