Post by: IroncladK75 on October 29, 2022, 12:36:39 AM
Then there's this picture, is it actually 90591 miles?
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The guy's asking $1500, but I talked him down to $1000. Is it still worth buying if it really is 90k miles?
BTW I am new to this website, I attached a picture but as of writing this I'm unsure if it will show in the post. Please bear with me.
Post by: Laitch on October 29, 2022, 06:37:50 AM
Brick instrument cluster.png (48.56 kB . 768x377 - viewed 897 times)If you buy a neglected Brick, you'll likely need patience, money and tools to restore it; how much money is the unknown.
Post by: Laitch on October 29, 2022, 06:54:42 AM
Have you taken and passed a rider's course yet?
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on October 29, 2022, 08:35:14 AM
All the information you need to bring this bike back to very good condition is here. Almost all the parts you need are available at eBay and MaxBMW. A restoration makes a nice winter project if you have a warm place to work, and a $1000 price leaves a decent amount of headroom for part purchases.
Can you post more photos of this bike? It will help identify what might need to be done.
Post by: IroncladK75 on October 29, 2022, 08:53:16 AM
Is it running? 90,000 miles isn't bad on a reasonably maintained brick. I have one with 99,900 that I would ride across the U.S. this afternoon. Many of these bikes have gone 200,000+ miles.
All the information you need to bring this bike back to very good condition is here. Almost all the parts you need are available at eBay and MaxBMW. A restoration makes a nice winter project if you have a warm place to work, and a $1000 price leaves a decent amount of headroom for part purchases.
Can you post more photos of this bike? It will help identify what might need to be done.
It would be worth buying if it hadn't been beaten and sent to bed without dinner like that one during its lifetime. Do you have more photos you can post?
Have you taken and passed a rider's course yet?
Here's the listing itself, it has more details and photos
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/d/rowlett-1991-bmw-k75/7550190171.html
I have not taken any rider's course yet, but I have ridden an automatic honda forza extensively, and I've ridden a honda ct110 a bit. I'm comfortable on 2 wheels, but need to learn to shift better.
Post by: Laitch on October 29, 2022, 09:26:18 AM
Post by: IroncladK75 on October 29, 2022, 09:50:26 AM
Post by: Past-my-Prime on October 29, 2022, 11:12:33 AM
Looking at the rest of the bike, you're looking quite likely at a new driveshaft and final drive in addition to everything else (replacement fuel tank?)
On the good side: it runs. I like the seat.
If you have time and a warm garage, maybe worth what you have offered.
But look on ebay, craigslist, autotrader, etc., you'll see lots of bikes needing a lot less work for a few thousand dollars.
Post by: stokester on October 29, 2022, 11:39:28 AM
My thoughts too. Unless you need a parts bike an extra thousand or so on a well-maintained complete bike would be worth it.
But look on ebay, craigslist, autotrader, etc., you'll see lots of bikes needing a lot less work for a few thousand dollars.
Post by: Laitch on October 29, 2022, 06:10:07 PM
We'll see where it goes.It's going somewhere? Back into storage, I reckon, seeking stardom on Storage Wars Redux—Clapped Out Treasures. :laughing4-giggles:
Post by: daveson on October 29, 2022, 08:08:26 PM
That front fairing, have I seen this brick before, on this or the k100 forum?
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on October 29, 2022, 09:00:19 PM
It looks to me like if you can get it for $500, the maintenance items(fluids, filters, tires, and brakes) will be about another $500. Assuming the seller has usable parts(a long shot) I would budget at least another $1000 for parts and special tools(sockets, pullers, etc.) to get the bike reliable and looking good. This assumes that the transmission, drive shaft and final drive don't need to be replaced. These are not inexpensive components and can quickly wreck your budget.
By this time you will have $2000 in this bike and a lot of your time. If you were to put your time into more searching you can find a bike for less than $2000 that is in much better condition and ready to ride. This is a good time to be shopping, the season is ending and many sellers are getting anxious about selling their bikes and willing to accept offers.
Post by: Chaos on October 29, 2022, 11:16:33 PM
Post by: daveson on October 30, 2022, 12:00:59 AM
Post by: Laitch on October 30, 2022, 12:03:39 AM
On the plus side it should be easy to check the clutch.It'd be nothing to wire a switch-operated light in there to make inspection easier. icon_cheers You can make vroom-vroom noises on it when you use it for practice riding, too—no cost there. 112350
Post by: Past-my-Prime on October 30, 2022, 07:44:53 PM
It'd be nothing to wire a switch-operated light in there to make inspection easier. icon_cheers You can make vroom-vroom noises on it when you use it for practice riding, too—no cost there. 112350Why don't they have a hatch on the side like that on all bellhousings?
Post by: Laitch on October 30, 2022, 10:27:59 PM
Why don't they have a hatch on the side like that on all bellhousings?Apparently all other clutch assemblies are assembled correctly.
Post by: beemuker on September 22, 2023, 06:06:06 PM
Post by: Laitch on September 23, 2023, 12:59:57 AM