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Offline jbk

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New member from Indy
« on: April 01, 2026, 04:34:21 PM »
New member from Indy. Had an 87 K100RS that I restored a few years ago and sold. I just picked up a 92 K75S. Upgraded some things and working on front springs. Purchased Racetech springs but came with no instructions. I would welcome any advice. I love K bikes!
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Offline jbk

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Re: New member from Indy
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2026, 06:23:38 PM »

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Offline jbk

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Re: New member from Indy
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2026, 06:32:02 PM »
Here is my bike waiting for me to install the new springs. So far some stuff painted, battery, plugs, gaskets, oil, coolant. Still need to do splines and whatever else is needed. 44k


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Offline Barry in IN

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Re: New member from Indy
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2026, 04:17:00 AM »
Welcome from Indiana.
I own a twin to yours. 
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Offline jbk

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Re: New member from Indy
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2026, 09:18:31 AM »
Thanks Barry
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Offline Kbiker

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Re: New member from Indy
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2026, 11:45:32 AM »
New member from Indy. Had an 87 K100RS that I restored a few years ago and sold. I just picked up a 92 K75S. Upgraded some things and working on front springs. Purchased Racetech springs but came with no instructions. I would welcome any advice. I love K bikes!

Did you buy your Racetech springs from Racetech, or was it a private sale? If from Racetech, they will be more than happy to help you.

Tom
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Offline jbk

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Re: New member from Indy
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2026, 09:43:17 PM »
Thanks Tom I purchased from Racetech. I have Laitch helping me in workshop forums and will also reach out to Racetech. Have a good one
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: New member from Indy
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2026, 01:19:30 PM »
Welcome!  What are your questions?

Did you get the cartridge emulators too?  When I did my forks I did the springs and emulators together.  The emulators do a lot to smooth out the small stuff like concrete joints. 
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'91 K100RS16V "Moby Brick Too"

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'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
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'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

Offline jbk

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Re: New member from Indy
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2026, 02:37:32 PM »
I just ordered the emulators today. I read your post yesterday along with a few others. The fork rebuild continues! Appreciate it.
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: New member from Indy
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2026, 03:21:55 PM »
Good luck!  I'm sure you'll like the way the Race Tech stuff makes the bike feel.
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  • '91K100RS White/Blue
Current:
'91 K100RS16V "Moby Brick Too"

Past:
'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

Offline jbk

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Re: New member from Indy
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2026, 03:07:41 PM »
Thanks!
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Offline funkspieler

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Re: New member from Indy
« Reply #11 on: April 26, 2026, 10:12:21 PM »
Would love to hear how this upgrade goes and how it affects your ride.  Mine came with a new Progressive rear shock and I feel like it is stiff in back and soggy in front with stock springs.  I was going to start by just putting in a heavier fork oil, but the cartridge emulators and springs did wonders for my old Moto Guzzi. 
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