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Title: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: K1300S on October 18, 2015, 08:21:56 AM

Hi Y'all!

been Lurkin' and Searchin' and Learnin' on here for a while, but finally pulled the trigger on a 94 K75s found locally.
(http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/mblytle/K75S%20black/20151017_143830.jpg) (http://s397.photobucket.com/user/mblytle/media/K75S%20black/20151017_143830.jpg.html)
(http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/mblytle/K75S%20black/20151017_142859.jpg) (http://s397.photobucket.com/user/mblytle/media/K75S%20black/20151017_142859.jpg.html)


I rode Yamaha's a long time ago, and have been building and racing BMW autos for many years.  This is my first Beemer after dozens of Bimmers.  Looking forward to the ride!

Marshall

Title: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: stokester on October 18, 2015, 08:28:46 AM

Beautiful bike!  My '93 is a daily commuter.

Welcome from Yorktown Virginia.

Title: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: Tuco on October 18, 2015, 08:45:34 AM

Very nice!

Title: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: Scud on October 18, 2015, 10:05:23 AM

Sweet.  How many miles on that beauty?  I like the seat - who makes that?

Title: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: K1300S on October 18, 2015, 04:45:06 PM

about 35k miles.

seat is a Corbin "rumble seat".  flip up back rest.
(http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/mblytle/K75S%20black/20151018_135135.jpg) (http://s397.photobucket.com/user/mblytle/media/K75S%20black/20151018_135135.jpg.html)

(http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/mblytle/K75S%20black/20151017_143245.jpg) (http://s397.photobucket.com/user/mblytle/media/K75S%20black/20151017_143245.jpg.html)

(http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/mblytle/K75S%20black/20151017_143238.jpg) (http://s397.photobucket.com/user/mblytle/media/K75S%20black/20151017_143238.jpg.html)

(http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/mblytle/K75S%20black/20151018_135103.jpg) (http://s397.photobucket.com/user/mblytle/media/K75S%20black/20151018_135103.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: drut on October 18, 2015, 04:48:16 PM

Hello & welcome.Lovely bike!

Title: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: motodude on October 18, 2015, 07:30:46 PM

Beautiful bike!

Now, I have a dumb question that maybe someone can answer.  Are there two types of 3-spoke wheels?  My understanding was that the 3-spoke wheels require the later style of center stand.  But, this bike has 3-spokes and the older style of center stand.

Is there a narrower type of 3-spoke wheel?

Thanks,
Tom

Title: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on October 18, 2015, 07:38:26 PM

The K75S has a different size three spoke that is narrower and a larger diameter from those found on the 16V engine bikes. 

Title: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: Laitch on October 18, 2015, 09:29:29 PM

My left-side case has a scuff in exactly the same place as on your right-side case. It happened after it was launched off its rack when I hit a field of potholes on a back road. In my rearview mirror I watched it arc gracefully through the air then bounce like a soccer ball across the road and into a roadside ditch. I put it back on the bike with no problem.

Inventory your case supply soon if your bike bangs over a pothole. Put your return address on the back side of the case to have a chance for its return if it parts ways with you while you're preoccupied with keeping the bike on line and don't notice it's missing.

Title: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: K1300S on October 18, 2015, 10:03:43 PM

Quote from: motodude on October 18, 2015, 07:30:46 PM

  My understanding was that the 3-spoke wheels require the later style of center stand.  But, this bike has 3-spokes and the older style of center stand.

Is there a narrower type of 3-spoke wheel?

Thanks,
Tom

interesting.  learnin' new stuff with every post!

Title: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: K1300S on October 18, 2015, 10:05:24 PM

Quote from: Laitch on October 18, 2015, 09:29:29 PM

My left-side case has a scuff in exactly the same place as on your right-side case. It happened after it was launched off its rack when I hit a field of potholes on a back road. In my rearview mirror I watched it arc gracefully through the air then bounce like a soccer ball across the road and into a roadside ditch. I put it back on the bike with no problem.

Inventory your case supply soon if your bike bangs over a pothole. Put your return address on the back side of the case to have a chance for its return if it parts ways with you while you're preoccupied with keeping the bike on line and don't notice it's missing.

good eye!  i have no idea how that scuff got there, but think i have a good clue now....

Title: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: Tuco on October 18, 2015, 10:17:32 PM

Nice bike!

Title: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: HYPERR on October 19, 2015, 10:14:19 PM

Beautiful bike!  Looks pristine!  BTW, I thought all K75Ss came with the rear rack...

Title: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: K1300S on October 19, 2015, 10:36:33 PM

Quote from: HYPERR on October 19, 2015, 10:14:19 PM

Beautiful bike!  Looks pristine!  BTW, I thought all K75Ss came with the rear rack...

thanks.  pretty sure they all didn't have rear racks.....my brother's k75s doesn't have one either..

(http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/mblytle/seattle/20150607_111203.jpg) (http://s397.photobucket.com/user/mblytle/media/seattle/20150607_111203.jpg.html)


yes, we have always had a problem with matching toys.....;-)

Title: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
Post by: koapono on October 20, 2015, 06:30:23 AM

welcome aboard, very nice looking bike.
aren't we having some lovely riding weather here in virginny!