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Title: Hello from NH!
Post by: ibexonabike on July 15, 2011, 09:10:20 AM

THough I am not yet a fellow brick rider, I soon hope to be! Anyone else thing motorcycling evokes the feeling/spirit of downhill skiing (fast downhill skiing to be sure  8) ). Looking forward to getting to know you all!

-Ibex

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: leecow on July 15, 2011, 01:10:38 PM

Definitely a similar vibe to downhill skiing.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: Photog on July 15, 2011, 10:11:46 PM

Welcome from NH
I live next to a ski area, but don't ski.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: Rick G on July 16, 2011, 08:20:27 AM

Well you just never know what will happen. come Christmas Santa might just chuck a brick down the chimney for ya. ;D

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: ibexonabike on July 16, 2011, 01:55:05 PM

Quote from: Photog on July 15, 2011, 10:11:46 PM

Welcome from NH
I live next to a ski area, but don't ski.

Which area? I worked at Loon for a number of years, and I used to race all over the region (high school, lets not get any high-falluten ideas here). I grew up in the Whites. Now I'm in SW NH, down by Jaffrey. Awesome place to raise my kids. Aah but the Whites, what an awesome place to ride ...

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: bobw on July 16, 2011, 02:00:24 PM

Nice country.  In a previous life I lived in Henniker, Keene, Bennington and Moultonborough. Good times,,,,,,,,

Cheers

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: Photog on July 16, 2011, 08:50:38 PM

I'm on Crotched mountain.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: ibexonabike on August 18, 2011, 09:13:12 AM

The deed is done, I am now a proud owner of a 1987 K75C with 39K on it. Should be driving it by next week, then we'll see what niggling things I missed in my inspection (hey, no one is perfect). I'll post a pic or two shortly. Christmas came early!

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: mystic red on August 18, 2011, 09:31:35 AM

Cool!

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: frankenduck on August 18, 2011, 09:55:26 AM

Congrats. Can't wait to see pics.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: greenmtrider on September 07, 2011, 08:16:20 PM

Just this summer went by Loon for the first time on my F650GS, which I no longer own sold it to by my K1100LT.  My plan is to head up that Way with it before snow flies.  Love the white mountains the roads are smooth and the views are great.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: ibexonabike on September 08, 2011, 09:15:39 AM

Greenmtrider, I take it you're in VT  8) Lincoln/Loon is a cool place, though I prefer mid-week skiing to the press of people on the weekends. I have a very strong desire to ride the Kanc into Conway on the bike. I driven, cycled, and hiked that area, but never on a moto. If you're ever down in the Monadnock Region shoot me a message.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: Lone Amigo on September 08, 2011, 09:53:09 AM

I see you own the Eliminator 250. Much cooler than the Ninja.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: ibexonabike on September 08, 2011, 11:00:08 AM

Quote from: Lone Amigo on September 08, 2011, 09:53:09 AM

I see you own the Eliminator 250. Much cooler than the Ninja.

Unless you're 6'3", then it just hurts more  :-[ It was great to get 're-acquainted' with motorcycles, but not so great on the 50 mile one way commute. The K on the other hand ...

Now I'm looking to sell the Eliminator, I still need to post a pic here (of both bikes).

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: ibexonabike on September 28, 2011, 11:17:55 AM

Posted a pic of my K75 in the K-pic thread, but here's my Kawa EL250 and one of my sons rides  ;D

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o-Dph4kT430/ToM1fOuPqnI/AAAAAAAAAWs/yQoWEmSPos4/s800/DSC_4758.JPG)

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: greenmtrider on December 26, 2011, 09:35:28 AM

Well it has been a while since i last checked into motorbrick.  The snow is falling the LT is put to bed and i never made back to NH.  Very disappointed in my self but again there always next season.  I enjoy winter because I get to learn about the bikes mechanics and what it may need before spring.  Am looking forward into meeting other brick riders.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: ibexonabike on February 02, 2012, 10:39:58 AM

Yeah, the snow flew in October (Halloween) and I put the bike away. And have kicked myself several, several times since then. They're were at least 2 weeks worth more days to ride after that 36" of snow melted. Ah well, we've had a busy winter anyway, and I'll patiently wait for the two wheeled freedom of spring.

Peace.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: frankenduck on February 02, 2012, 11:20:00 AM

Spring is just around the corner....

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: greenmtrider on February 07, 2012, 06:51:39 AM

Yup spring is just around the corner and can't wait.  Just came back from holiday in went where it was nice and worm.  Got to see alot of bikes on the road jelousy sat in.  Now that it is back to the grind time to sit down and start a list of to do's before spring.  I feel like a kid waiting for christmas but the difference is I walk by my present every day.  So ibexonabike we both have kicked our selfs in the ass we have has very little snow and still have very little, could have gotton the K out a couple of more times but didn't :dunno2:.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: ibexonabike on February 13, 2012, 12:37:22 PM

Seriously, my buddy at work was driving his Honda dual-sport thumper for weeks after me with plenty of over the cube-wall needling thrown in for good measure. I'm doing the same as you, getting my prep list together and using the 'I'll save x-money in gas this season, I can buy that toy' argument to justify some comfort expenditures (better pants, better hand protection). Very very much like waiting for Christmas morning as a kid, can't wait to ride.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: greenmtrider on February 13, 2012, 03:42:09 PM

Agree new helmet came last week, trying to figure out witch pants to buy.  Going to sit down this week with repair manual and look over the fluid situation.  Thought about changing out the stereo and speakers then I thought why hother ear buds and MP3 play seems to allways be on.  Am also going to look into a Bluetooth head set for phone and GPS.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: ibexonabike on February 13, 2012, 08:07:57 PM

I think AGV Sport Telluride H2O's are my choice. A little more research, but I'm pretty well sold on them. That and I think I have my hand guards sorted out. Closer and closer the twisted throttle comes!

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: DRxBMW on February 13, 2012, 09:54:26 PM

Quote from: greenmtrider on February 13, 2012, 03:42:09 PM

Agree new helmet came last week, trying to figure out witch pants to buy.  Going to sit down this week with repair manual and look over the fluid situation.  Thought about changing out the stereo and speakers then I thought why bother, with ear buds and MP3 play seems to allways be on.  Am also going to look into a Bluetooth head set for phone and GPS.

If your going to BT leave the OEM audio alone.

THE BT works extremely well even at a speed up to 90 mph.

Only negative, the Iphone pad/touch screen is damn difficult to manipulate wearing heavier gloves. However, the BT voice recognition functions 90& of the time with ease. 

Double pairing is another concern but that's a different thread for discussion.

Go here: http://tinyurl.com/bluetoothmotobrick (http://tinyurl.com/bluetoothmotobrick)

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: greenmtrider on February 14, 2012, 07:33:25 AM

I agree, what if any BT are you useing?.  For the ipod family useing gloves, thats where a remote comes in handy.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: Scott_ on February 14, 2012, 08:20:49 PM

For me what works good with my Ipod and BT is having play lists long enough that they play from fuel stop to fuel stop so I don't have to mess with it unless I already have my gloves off fueling up........ :2thumbup:

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: frankenduck on February 14, 2012, 08:34:57 PM

3rd Gen 8GB Nano scored used on Flebay, H20 Audio Waterproof (made for swimming) case strapped to the left leg.  Buttons work fine with any gloves:

(http://home.comcast.net/~smithduck/tours/111019_oh1/pics/DSC01622.jpg)

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: frankenduck on February 14, 2012, 10:25:29 PM

Quote from: johnny on February 14, 2012, 08:54:19 PM

can you get the entire remastered abba collection on that nano...

j o

I suppose I could take a chance, Fernando.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: greenmtrider on February 26, 2012, 09:18:31 AM

So how about some pic's of the K-75????.  Snow fell yesterday so I guess bikeing season is delayed just a little.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: greenmtrider on March 13, 2012, 07:39:30 AM

I hope you got your bike out last weekend :giggles.  Washed and waxed the old girl and she does look perty.  Have not been on the road yet my self but it looks like rain for a few days.  For sure the next weekend.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: ibexonabike on March 13, 2012, 03:38:14 PM

Out, and about to boot. Made the trek to work last Thursday, putting my number of days on the bike at parity with the number of days on skis this winter. Which doesn't say much for the winter. But! I'm making a go of this being a full week of riding. Today, being quite wet (especially at one, 10 mile long point) was probably the best test of my setup for comfort in adverse conditions to date. I'm very pleased.

As promised, here's a pic of the bike as of last week.

FAIL. See below.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: frankenduck on March 13, 2012, 04:02:26 PM

No, here's a pic of the bike.  (If you post links with IMG tags than it should be the link to the image file, not a page URL.)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HoeSU5yUhY0/T1-hK7-_N0I/AAAAAAAAAas/oprgmkcUi2Q/s640/photo.JPG)

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: ibexonabike on March 14, 2012, 09:15:52 AM

You think I would have caught that  :dunno

Thanks Duck!

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: greenmtrider on April 16, 2012, 08:33:42 PM

Have you had any good rides in the past 3 weeks?.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: rut3556 on June 02, 2012, 07:45:07 AM

Hello from another New Hampshire'ite. (Amherst) Just did the deal on a very nice '92 K75 with ~9,000 original miles, and will be picking it up on Wednesday. The wife once had one very similar, while I had it's bigger brother the K100. But, the K75 was/is soooo much smoother, so I couldn't resist picking this one up.   :bmwsmile

===RUT===

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: pjjj3386 on June 24, 2012, 05:47:48 AM

I just found this site. It's already helped me a lot with my 85 K100. I live near Waterville and Loon, so some good skiing and great roads. Enjoy your K!

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: ibexonabike on July 10, 2012, 11:50:09 AM

Waterville/Loon are my old stomping grounds. I worked at Loon for the Race Team a number of years ago. Great place to live, now go ride Crawford Notch to The Kank!

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: argent brick on July 10, 2012, 12:04:57 PM

Great looking brick!
I love Flying Bricks in that color of blue.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: Motorandy123 on July 31, 2012, 10:18:47 AM

I have the rare special edition from 1991;

(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t478/MotoRandy123/K75/DSCN1287.jpg)

I'm in NH too! Hudson down near the border of Mass...

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: argent brick on July 31, 2012, 12:52:52 PM

Motorandy,

What kind of tire are you running on the back? That looks really weird.

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: Motorandy123 on August 01, 2012, 07:05:38 PM

Well it says Dunlop K627. It was on it when I got it. The front is from 2003. I can't read the date on the rear.
Most likely going to replace it.

Looks like you can get a matching set for the K75 For $93 on ebay;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-1990-1995-BMW-K755-DUNLOP-F11-K627-TIRE-SET-/300496425825?hash=item45f6fb9361&item=300496425825&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_731wt_1163 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-1990-1995-BMW-K755-DUNLOP-F11-K627-TIRE-SET-/300496425825?hash=item45f6fb9361&item=300496425825&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_731wt_1163)

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: argent brick on August 02, 2012, 12:57:15 AM

To me, that's an odd looking tire. It must be the camera angle because it looks fine in every other picture when I Google the tire itself.

Is that yellow paint a stock color?  K bikes look great in yellow. And blue, all beemers look good in blue.

I wonder how much it would cost to have my bike painted. Don't get me wrong, I like my silver paint, but my bike disappears in the fog.
 
Also, I worry about all the drunks here in Napa Valley.

Anyone seen a standard K painted orange?   Maybe someone has a picture of one pained Daytona Orange:)

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: DRxBMW on August 02, 2012, 08:40:12 AM

Quote from: argent brick on August 02, 2012, 12:57:15 AM

Also, I worry about all the drunks here in Napa Valley.

Anyone seen a standard K painted orange?   Maybe someone has a picture of one pained Daytona Orange:)

Ha, color of a MC will NOT save your ass.

Hi viz clothing, helmet is a good thing BUT the same deal.

My brother Mr. HD claims bright colors ONLY make a rider a better target. LOL

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: argent brick on August 02, 2012, 12:26:45 PM

I agree, Gary. Allthough I have been running my own test to see what color bikes I notice first and how quickly it happens.
Brightly painted bikes win, with yellow, orange being first in line followed by white and silver. Bright red is spotted before dark red and Burgundy. Black is dead last. Have not seen enough blue or green machines to comment. Bikes that have fairings seem to have the advantage over naked bikes when they are coming towards you but the the difference is slight. The bling of chrome seems to help some when you are stopped at an intersection(but not much). I don't think the bling ever would save your butt and as you once said "Chrome does not get you home." I have found that a Hi Viz helmet and clothing do more to be seen than any paint job.

IN MY TEST, WHEN THE BIKE IS IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC, THE BIGGEST THING HAS BEEN BETTER LIGHTING.

You brought up HD so I have to tell you, the other day, I could hear a HD long before it passed me. When the rider got to me, he had on a
T shirt, shorts, shoes and just enough helmet to say he was wearing one.  No boots, chaps, gloves or jacket. 
Loud pipes might save lives, but protective gear does not make a difference?

Title: Re: Hello from NH!
Post by: ibexonabike on August 16, 2012, 06:49:55 AM

Motorandy,

Ha! I have that same setup on my front (aftermarket windscreen and R-type hand guards). That yellow is striking to say the least. May not help you avoid crazy cagers, but at least it makes the lines on the machine pop. Nice ride. And I agree with Argent, blue is nice too!  :yes