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Title: Another new owner stumbles into brick ownership
Post by: Austin on October 03, 2016, 11:35:11 PM

Just recently rolled my new 1991 K75 off of a ramp and into my garage. Picked it up about a week ago and I've already made good use of the "search" feature.

My K bike is an unfinished project and the previous owner had some some pretty grand ideas. He cut and welded the frame at the rear and added a front end from a Kawasaki, not firm on what specific model the front end is from.

I got a deal, I hope, because the bike wouldn't stay running without starter fluid.

My first lesson was how the vibration damper turns in to tar. New one is in the mail, along with a fuel pump. Some pictures for you guys because I'm positive that's all you actually care about.

The bike, the tar in the tank and on the pump.

Title: Re: Another new owner stumbles into brick ownership
Post by: TrueAce on October 03, 2016, 11:48:17 PM

Welcome welcome..........looks like you've got a job on your hands. You should not stop with a fuel pump, the entire fuel system should be inspected. I am very curious about the handling with that Kawasaki front end. Good luck!

Title: Re: Another new owner stumbles into brick ownership
Post by: Martin on October 03, 2016, 11:50:00 PM

Welcome to the asylum from the land of OZ.

Title: Re: Another new owner stumbles into brick ownership
Post by: Austin on October 03, 2016, 11:53:45 PM

Thanks for the greetings! I'm curious as well as I haven't actually been able to ride it yet. This is my first motorcycle and I don't technically have my M endorsement yet so I'll be throwing parts at the bike while I stack up on my license and gear.

Title: Re: Another new owner stumbles into brick ownership
Post by: Chaos on October 04, 2016, 12:18:49 AM

wow, that's gonna be a project.  Good luck!

Title: Re: Another new owner stumbles into brick ownership
Post by: The Dude on October 04, 2016, 01:18:52 AM

Hey,Austin welcome!
That's one beefy set of upside down forks,nice!Rear shock next!Will be awsome.
First bike eh?best of luck.

Title: Re: Another new owner stumbles into brick ownership
Post by: TrueAce on October 04, 2016, 01:56:54 AM

Are you thinking of running K1100 rims to get the wider wheel width for bigger sized tires?

Title: Re: Another new owner stumbles into brick ownership
Post by: Brad-Man on October 04, 2016, 07:37:05 AM

WelKome!

Title: Re: Another new owner stumbles into brick ownership
Post by: Laitch on October 04, 2016, 07:59:24 AM

Welcome, Austin. Photos are appreciated here.

Please downsize them to around 8"–10" in width or smaller to conserve space here and allow faster loading. Yours are around 73" in width!

Title: Re: Another new owner stumbles into brick ownership
Post by: Austin on October 04, 2016, 04:07:39 PM

The bike currently has the Kawasaki wheels installed, the rear wheel does not fit correctly right now, I'm thinking a trip to the machine shop to bore out the center may fix that. Either way I still have the original wheels, included in the sale.

Sorry about the picture size! I'll adjust that in the future, I was on mobile at the time.

I'm very new to motorcycles and looking forward to this project. This site seems like a great resource and you guys are all very friendly!

Title: Re: Another new owner stumbles into brick ownership
Post by: TrueAce on October 04, 2016, 05:29:05 PM

The rear wheel has spacers at the hub which may allow adjusting the real wheel fitment. Also you may need to remove or grind down the center stand. Check the Liebrary on changing wheel sizes. What are the dimensions of the Kawi wheels?

Title: Re: Another new owner stumbles into brick ownership
Post by: Austin on October 04, 2016, 10:44:28 PM

Center stand is currently removed, previous owner supplied it in a box, as far as the rear wheel width goes I'm unsure of the actual dimensions, but the tire dimensions are 180/55R17. I only just learned about the library...right now...when I read your comment. I've got a lot of research in front of me!

Title: Re: Another new owner stumbles into brick ownership
Post by: TrueAce on October 04, 2016, 11:18:32 PM

Yes, hit the books! There are crusty folks on here that will snap you like turtles if you do do a little homework before asking questions. And if it gets sarcastic, roll with it! :euro