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Offline sci

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Yo from NE Nebraska, K75 purchase
« on: September 27, 2017, 11:20:06 AM »
After a year of searching, I finally bought a 1993 K75 with 46K miles. Although it is a "plain" model, it seems to have the "C" type fairing/windshield which I thought BMW had discontinued in about 1990 on the K75. Is this correct? This will be my ride to Prudhoe Bay next spring. Besides doing a complete front to back service on it, I would like to add a rack on the back for my stuff and a "throttle screw" or some kind of cruise control. A source these items or any comments would be appreciated?
Thanks for reading,
Dan
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Yo from NE Nebraska, K75 purchase
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2017, 02:23:47 PM »
I have a throttle screw I'll let you have for $10 shipped.
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Re: Yo from NE Nebraska, K75 purchase
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2017, 02:41:40 PM »
Welcome to the asylum. See here for throttle lock http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,7822.msg56073.html#msg56073  I had one of those screw types and found to too awkward to use especially with gloves.
Regards Martin.
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Offline BrickMW

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Re: Yo from NE Nebraska, K75 purchase
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2017, 05:09:43 PM »
Welcome Dan! Very nice brick you've acquired there...

My throttle lock is screw/cam style. It works very well and is easy to operate.

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Offline Blue

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Re: Yo from NE Nebraska, K75 purchase
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2017, 05:14:40 PM »
That is a Schneider Flip-a-lever.
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Re: Yo from NE Nebraska, K75 purchase
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2017, 10:13:55 PM »
Welcome Dan.  Nice find, I like the color. :2thumbup:   The blue goes good with black accessories.  It would seem that you have the low version given the surround at the bottom edge of the tank where it meets the seat.  Enjoy!
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Offline Scott_

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Re: Yo from NE Nebraska, K75 purchase
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2017, 06:50:46 AM »
Don't discount the idea of a full cruise control install.
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Offline Blue

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Re: Yo from NE Nebraska, K75 purchase
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2017, 07:20:19 AM »
There is a full criuse for sale at this link.

http://www.motobrick.com/index.php?topic=10084.msg86047#msg86047
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Offline sci

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Re: Yo from NE Nebraska, K75 purchase
« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2017, 11:04:31 AM »
Quote from: The Mighty Gryphon on September 27, 2017, 02:23:47 PM
I have a throttle screw I'll let you have for $10 shipped.
Hi Gryphon,
OK. That sounds good. Better yet, how bout a ride to Nebraska to deliver in person?
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Offline sci

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Re: Yo from NE Nebraska, K75 purchase
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2017, 11:20:02 AM »
Thanks for the info and replies guys.
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Yo from NE Nebraska, K75 purchase
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2017, 08:56:10 PM »
Next time I'll be in Nebraska will be spring of 2018 and I'll be honking west on I-80.
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'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

Offline sci

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Re: Yo from NE Nebraska, K75 purchase
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2017, 10:44:54 AM »
Quote from: The Mighty Gryphon on September 28, 2017, 08:56:10 PM
Next time I'll be in Nebraska will be spring of 2018 and I'll be honking west on I-80.
I wouldn't mind trying your throttle screw if you still want to sell it. My address is Dan Kirby, PO BOX 243, BATTLE CREEK, NE 68715.
Thanks,
Dan
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Yo from NE Nebraska, K75 purchase
« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2017, 10:18:22 PM »
I'll get it out next week as I am presently somewhere on the North shore of Lake Superior. 
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  • In my garage in Marilla, NY
  • '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"
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