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MOTOBRICK.COM => Welcome To Motobrick.Com => Topic started by: Olly on December 23, 2012, 05:38:28 PM

Title: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: Olly on December 23, 2012, 05:38:28 PM: Hi all.

Well, I guess it had to happen sooner or later - I am finally the proud owner of a mini brick! I've been given (yes, given) a 1988 K75S. She's covered 59k miles, and has been stood for the last 18 months or so, following a minor crash and an owner in poor health.

Pulled it out of the van on Thursday night, then spent Friday morning beginning to fettle. Checked the main fluids / hoses etc, and popped a new (Motobatt) battery on - and with a little encouragement and patience, she fired into life with no problems, and after 5 minutes of fast idle, runs smooth as you like. Carefully ran her up and down the gears on the centrestand, and all seems well. More or less. Brakes were completely rebuilt (including new discs) just before she was laid up, tyres seem in great condition (Avon RoadRiders), all the luggage is there... I'm a lucky boy!

The plastics were damaged in the crash, but replacements were given to me as well - so just needs a bit of paint, and some screen mounting spacers made up, and cosmetically she'll be pretty good, for her age. Brake light bulb needs replaced. And she got a little hot after 20 minutes idling, with some steam escaping, so need to give the cooling system a good once over and sort that. Don't think it'll take much to get her through an MOT and back on the road, though. Then I intend using it for my 130 mile per day commute!

Here's a couple of (flattering) pics:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198575_10151393718460712_1395995443_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/314570_10151393727730712_701220979_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: WoahGold on December 23, 2012, 05:45:00 PM: Welcome Olly,
Talk about a Christmas present, I wish I was that lucky.
It looks in great shape considering, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Anything you'll need to know about wrenching with it you'll be able to find here.
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: Lawrence on December 23, 2012, 06:04:34 PM: Welcome to the forum. You've found a great home and source of vast technical info on your new bike.
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: frankenduck on December 23, 2012, 07:04:47 PM: Welkome to the Klub. :mbird
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: Chaos on December 23, 2012, 07:37:49 PM: Nice, not sure what that windshield is but I like it. Should be a great bike to rack up miles with, once you get any bugs out K75's run forever.
Title: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: detbmw on December 23, 2012, 09:23:59 PM: Quote from: Chaos on December 23, 2012, 07:37:49 PM
Nice, not sure what that windshield is but I like it.

Could that be an old Parabellum?
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: BIG D on December 24, 2012, 08:03:20 AM: cool shades

Welcome Olly old chap nice machine you got your hands on lots of info and good folk in the know here.

BIG D
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: frankenduck on December 24, 2012, 09:27:15 AM: Quote from: detbmw on December 23, 2012, 09:23:59 PM
Quote from: Chaos on December 23, 2012, 07:37:49 PM
Nice, not sure what that windshield is but I like it.

Could that be an old Parabellum?

The K75S Parabellum has add-on Tupperware at the base of the windscreen:

(http://parabellum.com/parabellum/images/syk75s.gif)
Title: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: detbmw on December 24, 2012, 05:11:08 PM: Quote from: frankenduck on December 24, 2012, 09:27:15 AM
Quote from: detbmw on December 23, 2012, 09:23:59 PM
Quote from: Chaos on December 23, 2012, 07:37:49 PM
Nice, not sure what that windshield is but I like it.

Could that be an old Parabellum?

The K75S Parabellum has add-on Tupperware at the base of the windscreen:

(http://parabellum.com/parabellum/images/syk75s.gif)

Then what do you think it is? Maybe an Aerflow?
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: frankenduck on December 24, 2012, 05:51:11 PM: Quote from: detbmw on December 24, 2012, 05:11:08 PM
Then what do you think it is? Maybe an Aerflow?

Nope. Aeroflows are straight on the sides:

(http://home.comcast.net/~smithduck/tours/bmwn_91K75S/bmwn_pics/bmwn_108.jpg)

Since the specimen in question is a UK bike I'd guess that it's of Euro origin. :dunno2:
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: grant71 on December 27, 2012, 02:06:10 AM: congrats on your new acquisition. I bought recently a K100RS and had a leaking welch plug. upon checking the cooling system i found it filled with rust coloured liquid. Soon remedied that. remember only suitable anti freeze and DISTILLED WATER. This is due to aluminium engine parts. Happy and safe riding. Im in Capetown and yesterday the temp was 34 degrees centigrade.
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: argent brick on December 27, 2012, 01:02:41 PM: Score! And it's silver! What a great find. Even after 20 years, I still think that the "S" is one of the sexiest looking bikes on the road.

Welcome to motorbrick.com
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: Opus on December 27, 2012, 01:47:12 PM: Welcome to the Forum.
Lots of good people & information here to be had.
Enjoy your new ride!!!!!
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: Lawrence on December 28, 2012, 10:54:23 AM: Olly, are my old eyes failing me, or are the latches on those tragkorbs installed front-to back? It appears the key must be inserted on the "wrong" side as compared to others I've seen.
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: frankenduck on December 28, 2012, 11:25:53 AM: Quote from: Lawrence on December 28, 2012, 10:54:23 AM
Olly, are my old eyes failing me, or are the latches on those tragkorbs installed front-to back? It appears the key must be inserted on the "wrong" side as compared to others I've seen.

Those are "Gen 2" cases with the locks pointed inward. "Gen 3" cases have the locks pointed outward (and are easier to use.)
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: Olly on December 28, 2012, 02:03:00 PM: Quote from: Chaos on December 23, 2012, 07:37:49 PM
Nice, not sure what that windshield is but I like it. Should be a great bike to rack up miles with, once you get any bugs out K75's run forever.

A bit of investigation reveals the screen is from here: http://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=5&NU=15&M=40&Ct=VA&SbCt=BA_15_40_VA_40 (http://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=5&NU=15&M=40&Ct=VA&SbCt=BA_15_40_VA_40)

Clear high screen 17.75 inches tall with flip ( K75S ) | FAA56018 - £62.08inc.

:-)
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: leftfieldbeemer on March 16, 2013, 10:04:18 PM: Ok, has anyone figured out what this windshield is and where I can buy one? I like my present solution on my S, but this screen looks great!
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: leftfieldbeemer on March 16, 2013, 10:15:20 PM: Ok, let me amend that. Has anyone found a supplier that serves North America?
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: sembrando on March 16, 2013, 11:01:48 PM: Congratulations on the present! I hope you get her going soon. Welcome.
Title: Re: Proud new British brick owner!
Post by: Qdude on March 17, 2013, 12:54:55 AM: Welcome,

I wish you were 3000 miles or so closer, we could abuse my new found skill (questionable) to repaint those fairings. Oh well, here is to life in the bricklane. That and beer.