Post by: beemuker on April 06, 2021, 08:42:38 AM
Post by: lefthander on April 06, 2021, 07:13:56 PM
Thanks,
John Young AKA lefthander
Post by: beemuker on April 06, 2021, 07:41:53 PM
Post by: beemuker on April 08, 2021, 12:42:50 PM
http://marketplace.bmwmoa.org/classified/1996-k1100rs-listing-23460.aspx
Post by: Laitch on April 08, 2021, 12:57:36 PM
this could be a contender . . .At that price, this (https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/mcy/d/ashland-1996-bmw-k1100rs/7299950147.html) should be a contender, too.
Post by: beemuker on April 08, 2021, 02:43:47 PM
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on April 08, 2021, 09:55:43 PM
Post by: beemuker on April 09, 2021, 10:02:45 AM
Fly and ride. It's a great way to bond with a "new" bike.20 hours on an untested bike, hmm.
Post by: Laitch on April 09, 2021, 11:00:25 AM
Post by: beemuker on April 09, 2021, 11:51:52 AM
Make it 48 hours and stop to smell the roses, or the paper mills. :laughing4-giggles:I was thinking more like 72
Post by: beemuker on April 11, 2021, 10:23:00 AM
Post by: Laitch on April 11, 2021, 10:36:06 AM
Post by: beemuker on April 11, 2021, 11:05:21 AM
There's this (https://vermont.craigslist.org/mcy/d/saint-albans-1991-bmw-k75rt-touring/7290679895.html). :laughing4-giggles: St Albans was close enough for Confederate raiders to rob a bank there so it's closer than you think.only 1500 miles. If it was closer, I'd jump on it.
Post by: beemuker on April 11, 2021, 11:06:10 AM
only 1500 miles. If it was closer, I'd jump on it. How close is that to you?
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on April 11, 2021, 12:33:08 PM
The RT in St. Albans is priced to high for the crappy photos the seller posted.
Regarding the market in used bikes and cars. Was talking about it at coffee this morning with some friends who follow it pretty close. Whether or not it's related to the stimulus checks going out, there are fewer used bikes of any size or make around here this spring than anyone can remember. A local dealer who usually has an inventory of 250+ used bikes is down to only 30-40 unsold bikes in his warehouse and is begging people to bring their bikes in.
Used cars are getting 15-20% more than last Fall right now as well.
Post by: beemuker on April 11, 2021, 08:56:48 PM
If it were me, I'd try for a fly and ride. I bought a K75S in Texas that I rode home 2000 miles in 5 days. Was a great way to buy a bike. Nice excuse for a trip.odd, here on the redneck riviera there is a glut of uses cars, and plenty motos for sale, mostly hardlys, they like 'em loud with ape hangers here. Beemers are few and far between, mostly tourers passing through. We have some pretty scenery along the water.
The RT in St. Albans is priced to high for the crappy photos the seller posted.
Regarding the market in used bikes and cars. Was talking about it at coffee this morning with some friends who follow it pretty close. Whether or not it's related to the stimulus checks going out, there are fewer used bikes of any size or make around here this spring than anyone can remember. A local dealer who usually has an inventory of 250+ used bikes is down to only 30-40 unsold bikes in his warehouse and is begging people to bring their bikes in.
Used cars are getting 15-20% more than last Fall right now as well.
Post by: beemuker on April 12, 2021, 11:07:14 AM
Post by: beemuker on April 13, 2021, 05:28:22 PM
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on April 13, 2021, 07:33:00 PM
https://tallahassee.craigslist.org/mcy/d/tallahassee-bmw-k75-low-miles/7295481772.html
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I think a couple members here have owned it in the past couple years.
Post by: beemuker on April 14, 2021, 08:00:37 AM
Post by: beemuker on April 14, 2021, 08:07:26 AM
The guy backed out of the deal, so I'm back to the search.The deal is back on, and I am probably going to drive it home from CT, , depending on how sorted out it is. Since it isn’t a brick It may not be appropriate to discuss it here.
Post by: Laitch on April 14, 2021, 09:47:19 AM
Post by: bocutter Ed on April 14, 2021, 10:21:45 AM
You,re limited by the angle of the screen.A couple of 3/8" rubber spacers behind the screen on the upper (longer) screws will change that angle ...
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on April 14, 2021, 11:36:41 AM
I solved the buffeting issue by cutting down an old windshield. It put my helmet up in clear air with the turbulence down on my chest.
DSCN2935.JPG (30.33 kB . 431x576 - viewed 1763 times) Damn! I wish I didn't sell that bike. It just didn't have enough weather protection for late fall and early spring riding.
Post by: Laitch on April 14, 2021, 11:57:56 AM
I solved the buffeting issue by cutting down an old windshield. It put my helmet up in clear air with the turbulence down on my chest.I solved the buffeting issue by removing the windshield. Now I get wind-blasted all over; it's a more balanced feeling. :laughing4-giggles:
_______________________________________new post by rcgreaves:
I am sold on the Aeroflow
https://www.aeroflowscreens.com/K75S/K75S.htm
own three. Have I clarified that Red is the best and fastest??
I have no clue how/why the software allowed me to hack into Laitch's post........hehe....... signed rcgreaves. This could be eviiiil fun. Johnny??
HEY! YOU'RE VIOLATING THE SIX FOOT RULE! PUT ON A MASK, RC!
Post by: beemuker on April 15, 2021, 08:14:25 AM
I thought that may have been your bike at one time. Did you get it from Jim Cox? I think he had one of those Dakar yellow Special Editions.yes, I bought it from Jim. I think that yellow with the black engine and the S fairing is one of the finest looking bricks out there. I wonder if the seller will sell it bAck for what i SOLD IT TO HIM FOR?
I solved the buffeting issue by cutting down an old windshield. It put my helmet up in clear air with the turbulence down on my chest.
Damn! I wish I didn't sell that bike. It just didn't have enough weather protection for late fall and early spring riding.
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on April 15, 2021, 10:24:07 AM
No harm in asking if he'll sell it back for what he paid you.
Post by: Bon Jon Bovi on April 16, 2021, 10:30:38 AM
Post by: beemuker on April 16, 2021, 03:18:31 PM
(http://www.motobrick.com/gallery/3/2839-160421151148.jpeg)
Post by: beemuker on April 17, 2021, 11:01:57 AM
https://panamacity.craigslist.org/mcy/d/panama-city-bmw-k1100lt-93/7308022724.html
Post by: Bon Jon Bovi on April 17, 2021, 12:25:10 PM
Post by: beemuker on April 17, 2021, 03:34:52 PM
we’ll see
Post by: Laitch on April 17, 2021, 03:52:06 PM
Is the battery pretty easy to get to on this model?Not a problem. Battery case dimensions can be viewed in the MaxBMW parts fiche, similar among all Brick models. 19ah–30ah range. Should be available locally or online.
(http://www.motobrick.com/gallery/3/1601-170421221229.png)
The fuel tank cap is on backwards. Might have water in the tank depending on if it has been subjected to condensation. Syphon out any fuel and replace. Bring a replacement fuel filter with you.
Post by: beemuker on April 18, 2021, 09:18:28 AM
Seller hasn’t gotten back to me ,I contacted seller through CL but he/she still has not replied? already sold? unmotivated seller? scam?
we’ll see
Post by: Laitch on April 18, 2021, 09:51:27 AM
I contacted seller through CL but he/she still has not replied? already sold? unmotivated seller? scam?It might depend on the content of the message you sent and the experience the seller has already had with bogus contacts. If you want to get the seller's attention, tell them you want to make an appointment to see the moto and when you come to see it, you'll bring enough cash to make a deal if you like it. Don't pepper the seller with questions.
In Florida though, every interpersonal interaction can be considered a potential scam. :laughing4-giggles:
Post by: beemuker on April 18, 2021, 10:10:41 AM
It might depend on the content of the message you sent and the experience the seller has already had with bogus contacts. If you want to get the seller's attention, tell them you want to make an appointment to see the moto and when you come to see it, you'll bring enough cash to make a deal if you like it. Don't pepper the seller with questions.That's pretty much what I said.
In Florida though, every personal interaction can be considered a potential scam. :laughing4-giggles:
Post by: Laitch on April 18, 2021, 10:22:07 AM
That's pretty much what I said.Then fuggedaboudit. :laughing4-giggles:
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on April 18, 2021, 12:18:54 PM
If the seller isn't running a scam, they're scared to death that they're being scammed. Last week I responded to two ads for cars in two different cities 1500 miles apart. The email replies I got were word for word, three paragraph stories of widows selling their late husband's car and that they left the car with a broker while they recovered from thyroid surgery at their late parent's house in Nebraska. Yeah, right...!
Going forward, unless it's a dealer, if it's not out in front of the house with a For Sale sign, I'm not interested. Buying anything there is too damn much work.
Post by: Bon Jon Bovi on April 18, 2021, 02:21:02 PM
Post by: beemuker on April 19, 2021, 01:11:22 PM
The $1450 suggests he will take a little less, especially since you can't hear it run. I dang sure wish I was close by for this one. Once you put eyes on it you'll know better. Offer him 1100, maybe he'll take 12. Looks like an awesome find. Caveat emptor, oc.Seller contacted me, I borrowed my neighbors trailer, and drove up there. Looked er over. Bad gas in tank. Dead battery. Oil coming out of weep hole. Offered a thousand, settled on 1150. Going to get a battery, fuel filter, and drain the tank. Gonna need tires. We'll see. I't really dirty, but I think it will clean up.
Post by: beemuker on April 19, 2021, 03:00:44 PM
Post by: Bon Jon Bovi on April 19, 2021, 05:06:13 PM
112350
Post by: beemuker on April 19, 2021, 06:37:24 PM
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on April 19, 2021, 07:58:49 PM
Get a jug of S100 motorcycle cleaner. The stuff does an amazing job of stripping the dirt and grease. A couple chip brushes and a bunch of those sponge on a stick bottle cleaners from the dollar store will help loosen the crap before you rinse it all off. Working on a dirty bike sucks!
Post by: beemuker on April 20, 2021, 08:37:06 PM
does the tupperware need to be removed on the LT to get at the forward fuel lines?it doesn't. You can reach the 2 fuel connections and off comes the tank. It still had both small clips!
Post by: lefthander on April 20, 2021, 09:31:36 PM
Post by: beemuker on April 20, 2021, 10:01:50 PM
The K75 1992 that I sent pictures of is still available. The screen blocks lots of wind. Very unique bike if anyone else needs pictures let me know.why don’t you post it in the marketplace here,, i’m full up right now