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mwyoung

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New to list from Portland, OR, USA - k75s
« on: May 05, 2013, 11:42:40 AM »
Hello,

I've had my K75s for about a year now, purchasing it after a 10 year riding hiatus. Over the years I've owned a slew of oilheads and airheads along with some nifty Japanese bikes. The K75s is an amazing bike. I love the ride, comfort, and ease of maintenance and often find it hard to believe it's over 20 years old. I commute year around and prefer long solo rides to group gatherings; however, you'll often find me rolling around backroads with a buddy on a Triumph Bonneville. If you see someone on a gray k75s with fly rods and camping gear strapped on, it's likely me heading one of Central Oregon's rivers. Fifteen + years ago I completed an Iron Butt Saddle Sore 1000 in Colorado and Wyoming. I'm thinking of another from Portland down to the Southeastern part of the state.

I do most routine maintenance on my bike. It runs like a dream but is a little rough cosmetically. I'm looking to replace the tragkorbs and to perhaps install an OEM trunk. If anyone has these bits for sale, shoot me a message.

Thanks,

~Marcus

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Re: New to list from Portland, OR, USA - k75s
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2013, 11:34:12 PM »
Welcome.
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Re: New to list from Portland, OR, USA - k75s
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2013, 11:39:19 PM »
Welcome to motobrick, Marcus!

You're not the only one who avoids large groups and enjoys long rides.

Tom
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'90 K75RT
'87 K100RS Motorsport
No, I am not cool.  Yes, it really is the journey.

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Re: New to list from Portland, OR, USA - k75s
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2013, 11:46:30 PM »
greetings mwyoung...

welcome to motobrick.com...

i also enjoy large groups and short rides...

come to think of it we are gonna be in portland june 8th and 9th... need to getts the motobrickers together for a romp to the vista house or places there abouts...

j o
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turq

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Re: New to list from Portland, OR, USA - k75s
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2013, 08:49:02 PM »
Welcome. I'm in Beavercreek if you want to. Ride out here (south) contact me. Mine's a '93 K75S bulue.


When you head to SE ORE. I have a hot pool campground you need... Free also. Inside shower 82 degrees.
French Bullfrogs(legs) and Guppies ; yes Trophy guppies!

We need more in the N. Portland area Set up a meet for Ore. Owners.

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Re: New to list from Portland, OR, USA - k75s
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2013, 10:06:23 AM »
Beavercreek isn't exactly Frenchglen or Jordan Valley.  When I hear/read, "SE OR" I don't think of Beavercreek.

But, the ammenities (sp?) sound nice.  :clap:

Tom
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'90 K75RT
'87 K100RS Motorsport
No, I am not cool.  Yes, it really is the journey.

turq

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Re: New to list from Portland, OR, USA - k75s
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2013, 11:04:40 AM »
More on the order of Hyw 140 Denio, Ore/Nv

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Re: New to list from Portland, OR, USA - k75s
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2013, 11:24:54 AM »
when i think of se orogoon i think of sw iderhoe...

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turq

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Re: New to list from Portland, OR, USA - k75s
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2013, 11:22:32 PM »
Try the rd. to Virgin Valley
Northern lights Black Opal Mine.

Warning: Do Not go off pavement if its raining or wet; bentonite clay loads up a heavy lug truck tire and you can slide off a road with a 5% slope (like ice). Can't imagine what a Motobrick would do???

Also; Wild burros.

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Re: New to list from Portland, OR, USA - k75s
« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2013, 01:17:09 AM »
SE OR is on the edge of the Great Basin.  Very little of anything, including water.  Most of the, "lakes" on the maps are actually swamps that are dry a portion of the year.

I mentioned Frenchglen and Jordan Valley as I've found them interesting places.  Mc Dermmit or Basque are probably more south and east.  I was through there a couple of weeks ago.  Denio Junction has no gas until later this summer.  Diesel, but no gas. 

I rode with a guy once who said there was two rules for riding motorcycles in the desert.  1) See gas, buy gas and 2) don't order the seafood.

Tom
'95 K75RT
'90 K75RT
'87 K100RS Motorsport
No, I am not cool.  Yes, it really is the journey.

turq

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Re: New to list from Portland, OR, USA - k75s
« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2013, 09:58:47 AM »
No gas in Denio?   Uh-oh...

It was mid eighties when I was at the place...

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