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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => The Motobrick Workshop => Topic started by: argent brick on February 06, 2012, 08:33:13 PM
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Can anyone tell me what year and model K75 fuel tanks will fit each other ?
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To start with, any K75RT tank is out as they use K100 tanks.
I don't know the exact details but according to the parts catalog something changed in production month 1/93 so if you're looking for a tank for a 95 then you'll want to get a model year 93-95 tank from a K75 or K75S. (K75Cs were out of production by then.)
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Jumping in with a fuel tank related question: What's the difference between a Bridge-Mounted tank and a Plug-Mounted tank? Most specifically, which version would a 95 K75RT have? The repair manual gives a different torque sequence for the frame bolts, depending upon the style of tank.
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Bridge Mount fuel tank: http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/Diagrams/B0000419.png (http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/Diagrams/B0000419.png)
Separate metal stamping (9) that "bridges" the frame rails and secures the tank using a single screw (8) through a tang on the tank.
Plug Mount fuel tank: http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/Diagrams/B0000421.png (http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/Diagrams/B0000421.png)
Welded brackets on the frame accept 2 plugs, integrated with the tank and located on either side. A rubber ring (14) in each bracket acts as vibration damper and "C" clips (15) firmly secure the tank to the frame.
Only early model K-bikes used the bridge mount. A '95 K75RT would use the plug mounts.
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Only early model K-bikes used the bridge mount. A '95 K75RT would use the plug mounts.
:2thumbup: Thanks Robert!