Author Topic: half naKed K owner  (Read 5756 times)

Offline Elliott

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half naKed K owner
« on: July 30, 2016, 10:42:44 AM »
I've been a lurker for a while here and I'm finally getting around to posting my K.  I know some of you are purists to the model and don't like this kind of sacrilege but I found this 1990 K100RS for a good price and the style caught my eye.  Everything is in good order for the most part.

Brake light was cross wired with the running lights so the brakes didn't get brighter when activated...found that out the first night while riding home and getting angry honks of the horn...it's good now and I've got a flasher unit on order to get some more attention to the rear.  Front brake needs the bobbins replaced, I've got those on order.

The fiberglass rear was a DIY job from a previous owner and it looks better from 10 feet away.  Does anyone know of any easy seat options asside from stock?  I'd like a flat bench, brat style seat to fix the lines on the bike, right now it shoots up to high in the rear for my liking. 

Other than that I'm pretty happy with it!  I didn't expect to find a bike this solid with ABS and heated grips for 1300 euros!  Even though I still dream of an R nine T this one is a win!  After being drawn to the price and style of this at the beginning I've found that I'm almost more interested in the unique story and style of the engine...and the fact that it's bulletproof (I hope!!)
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Offline Laitch

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Re: half naKed K owner
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2016, 10:59:10 AM »
Welcome, Elliot. Quite a tidy unit you've created there! I bet some of us would like to see a profile of the exhaust and learn where you found it.
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Offline Shiny

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Re: half naKed K owner
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2016, 02:40:46 PM »
The tank mounted turn signals are a great use of the holes! I can't help but think you should get the radiator trim for it too though.
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Offline Chaos

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Re: half naKed K owner
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2016, 03:39:27 PM »
Little bit disappointed. From the title I was expecting something along these lines.....
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Offline kmart67

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Re: half naKed K owner
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2016, 07:10:29 PM »
Nice naked k! what's the exhaust you have on it and how does it sound? Is it loud?
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Offline duckhawk

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Re: half naKed K owner
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2016, 07:38:40 PM »
I am with Chaos. 
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Offline Brad-Man

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Re: half naKed K owner
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2016, 08:08:32 PM »
Her hands are too big...
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