Post by: mavam on November 03, 2019, 08:27:21 PM
Anyway, glad to find a robust community surrounding these slick bikes. Pictures 1 and 2 are the bike I now own and the third is the charm, as it's one of the first motorcycles I sat on (my uncle's K75S, I think) that I perched upon years ago and a sister model to the one I now own!
(https://i.imgur.com/1PNQXDa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UeT2zjU.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/8QfqNOC.jpg)
Previous rides:
Ducati Multistrada 1000 (sold last fall)
KLR 650
Honda CX500
Kawasaki KZ305
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on November 03, 2019, 08:41:40 PM
Unless you're going to do a cafe or scrambler(gasp) conversion, you might want to consider keeping the seat and tank bag. They're really good for long rides. That tan seat is stunning and will stay cooler on hot, sunny days than a traditional black one.
Post by: mavam on November 03, 2019, 08:52:20 PM
Welcome! That is a truly nice looking RT. If you are planning on putting a lot of miles behind you, you will be hard put to find a better machine to do it with. Congratulations!
Unless you're going to do a cafe or scrambler(gasp) conversion, you might want to consider keeping the seat and tank bag. They're really good for long rides. That tan seat is stunning and will stay cooler on hot, sunny days than a traditional black one.
It's in fantastic shape and I'll be leaving it as-is --no conversions. Plenty of better bikes to do that with, IMO. I've got three young kids, a life that's full of work, and I'm working on a Ph.D., so I guess you could say I don't have much time. After selling my Ducati and after owning a bike of some sort for ten years (7 of which the bike was my primary/only transportation), there was a hole in my world and the K75 is intended to fill that. It will get the miles but the long hauls won't be too frequent at this stage of my life.
The seat that's on it is the one I'm keeping. It came with a black Corbin (not pictured), which the PO didn't like, and neither will I. So the Corbin is for sale. I've just never liked tank bags. With the fairing storage and the tail storage and the under-seat storage this has and all the pockets I have on my jacket and the tragkorbs and top trunk, I'm set. Someone else who wants a "vintage" Multivario tank bag with some wear and tear on it, is welcome to message me.
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on November 03, 2019, 09:05:22 PM
Post by: volador on November 03, 2019, 09:16:45 PM
That is a sharp looking moto! K75 a smooth roller. Good luck with moto
Post by: E30_Crazy on November 03, 2019, 09:29:03 PM
Post by: Laitch on November 03, 2019, 09:36:46 PM
the third is the charm, as it's one of the first motorcycles I sat on (my uncle's K75S, I think) that I perched upon years ago and a sister model to the one I now own!Your uncle's was a K75C. That's a great photo to have preserved!
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Post by: mavam on November 04, 2019, 10:22:16 AM
My Corbin has some tearing at the forward seam. I'd be interested, especially since you're also in VA.
Feel free to message me. I have photos I can send.
Darn! I was secretly hoping you wouldn't take my suggestion and put that lovely tan Comfort seat up for sale so I could snag it for Ilsa.
Nope, I had a Corbin once and it didn't fit me. You could call it a nutcracker. After a nice 70 mile cruise home on the comfort seat, I'm plenty happy with it.
Your uncle's was a K75C. That's a great photo to have preserved!K75C fairing.png (69.87 kB . 565x551 - viewed 694 times)
You're right, that was a C model. Typed the wrong thing.
Post by: stokester on November 04, 2019, 03:23:44 PM
Where in Virginia? There are a few of us here from the Old Dominion.
Post by: BrickDad on November 04, 2019, 04:11:44 PM
It's in fantastic shape and I'll be leaving it as-is --no conversions. Plenty of better bikes to do that with, IMO. I've got three young kids, a life that's full of work, and I'm working on a Ph.D., so I guess you could say I don't have much time. After selling my Ducati and after owning a bike of some sort for ten years (7 of which the bike was my primary/only transportation), there was a hole in my world and the K75 is intended to fill that. It will get the miles but the long hauls won't be too frequent at this stage of my life.
The seat that's on it is the one I'm keeping. It came with a black Corbin (not pictured), which the PO didn't like, and neither will I. So the Corbin is for sale. I've just never liked tank bags. With the fairing storage and the tail storage and the under-seat storage this has and all the pockets I have on my jacket and the tragkorbs and top trunk, I'm set. Someone else who wants a "vintage" Multivario tank bag with some wear and tear on it, is welcome to message me.
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Hey!
Wecome! I'm in northern Virginia myself with a K75.
How about that tank bag? I'll PM you.
Post by: mavam on November 05, 2019, 09:25:28 AM
I'm near Lynchburg, right next to the BRP.
Post by: natalena on November 27, 2019, 06:40:42 AM
I'm near Lynchburg, right next to the BRP.Welcome aboard, and congrats on your RT.
Hmmm, perhaps the next Mid-Atlantic "get together" might meet up in Waynesboro or Afton where the BRP and Skyline drive meet?
Post by: Rcgreaves on December 11, 2019, 10:11:59 PM