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MOTOBRICK.COM => Welcome To Motobrick.Com => Topic started by: Brian N NC on June 24, 2016, 12:45:55 PM
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Howdy all. Figured I'd introduce myself and my lovely 1991 K75. I found her on craigslist about 2 weeks ago. She was non running, in a state of neglect. Previous owner had taken her in for service at the BMW dealer, rode her home and she sat in his garage for a couple years. Bike only has 45,xxx miles on it. Only modifications I can see on it are a Corbin seat and AeroFlow windscreen.
Since buying her I've changed all fluids, lubed the splines, (both ends), new tires front and rear, new brake pads front and rear, valves checked, new enormous battery, new fuel filter going in next week, probably a few other things I've done but forgotten. Only issue currently is the ABS brain is kaput. Haven't decided on having it rebuilt or buying a known good one or just riding without ABS like I've done the past 25 years.
She rides like a dream, not a Honda dream mind you, but a brick-like dream. I'm impressed with the smoothness and power delivery. I'm a big guy but the bike pulls me along with no problems. Overall I'm quite happy. Planning on using her as my commuter for a month or so then I'm going to take a road trip with her.
I appreciate all the info I've already gleaned from the pages of motobrick, hopefully I'll be able to contribute something one of these days.
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Brian welcome to the asylum from the land of OZ. You have what I think is the best of the breed.
Regards Martin.
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Looks like you hooked a good one. Mine has the aeroflow and corbin also, probably the 2 best mods I've made since buying it new 30 years ago. I don't think there is a more well rounded, easy to live with, versatile, and low maintenance bike out there.
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The other mod you have is that someone bolted a big touring handlebar and console on that nice S model. ..so wrong..:-)
You also have k100rs fuel and temp guages.
That is the color S I wanted, but it is rare.
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Welcome from the Atlanta area.
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Since buying her I've changed all fluids, lubed the splines, (both ends), new tires front and rear, new brake pads front and rear, valves checked, new enormous battery, new fuel filter going in next week, probably a few other things I've done but forgotten. Only issue currently is the ABS brain is kaput. Haven't decided on having it rebuilt or buying a known good one or just riding without ABS like I've done the past 25 years.
Welcome Brian.
Sounds like you've got a nice brick. If you are considering having your ABS brain repaired I recommend Tosi >http://bmwk10075abs1fix.web.fc2.com (http://bmwk10075abs1fix.web.fc2.com) <. When I bought my 1993 K75S, the ABS relay was removed and tape over the warning lamp. Being one who likes to have everything working I did all my homework on its operation and came to the conclusion that the brain was bad. I sent it off to Tosi in Japan and have had a fully operational ABS system for five years now.
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I wondered if these were the stock bars. It took me a couple tries to get them to an angle that agrees with my riding position since I'm fairly tall, 6'3". Not sure if I'd do better with stock bars or some other type of bar.
I've done a couple commutes to my job on it so far, no issues to note except that the cooling fan isn't working, just ordered the 6.5" Spal and am going to do the fan mod next week, going to replace the radiator cap and gaskets then too. So far, no complaints.
I'm an instructor in a motorcycle program so I have a little over 4 hours each day of "free shop time" to work on it. Hoping to get all it's issues sorted out by the end of the summer semester, July 28th, so I can take it on a nice road trip.
After all I've done to the bike so far I still only have around $800 in her. Yeah, no complaints at all!
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Have you checked the functionality of the fan wiring/components? http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,6702.msg45871.html#msg45871 (http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,6702.msg45871.html#msg45871) My fan was "stuck" from lack of use. Spun it free with my hand, wired up the over-ride for my peace of mind and :riding:
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She rides like a dream, not a Honda dream mind you, but a brick-like dream. I'm a big guy but the bike pulls me along with no problems.
Welcome, Brian. That's a poetic description of your bike. By looks of the pillion, that bike had plenty of experience with load hauling previously. It's seems like a good catch. Good riding!