Author Topic: WTB K75 K1100 (Read 19568 times)

beemuker · « **on:** April 06, 2021, 08:42:38 AM »

I'm brickless . Looking for an unmolested brick. WILLING TO PAY A PREMIUM for one that has needed upgrades[so I dont have to] like brake lines, seat, shocks, etc. Wouldn't mind a nice K75, but would consider other models.

lefthander · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2021, 07:13:56 PM »

Hello, I have a K75 low seat model with every upgrade and farkles that it will take up too much space on this page. It's a 1992. I want $5500 for it. If your interested I'm in Savannah, GA. I can send pictures and tell you everything it has.
Thanks,
John Young AKA lefthander

beemuker · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2021, 07:41:53 PM »

beemuker · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2021, 12:42:50 PM »

this could be a contender, but the panels are pretty beat up [tornado damage]
http://marketplace.bmwmoa.org/classified/1996-k1100rs-listing-23460.aspx

Laitch · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2021, 12:57:36 PM »

Quote from: beemuker on April 08, 2021, 12:42:50 PM

this could be a contender . . .

At that price, this should be a contender, too.

beemuker · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2021, 02:43:47 PM »

yes, that is a nice one, thanks Laitch, wish it was a little closer, but...

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2021, 09:55:43 PM »

Fly and ride. It's a great way to bond with a "new" bike.

beemuker · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2021, 10:02:45 AM »

Quote from: The Mighty Gryphon on April 08, 2021, 09:55:43 PM

Fly and ride. It's a great way to bond with a "new" bike.

20 hours on an untested bike, hmm.

Laitch · « **Reply #8 on:** April 09, 2021, 11:00:25 AM »

Make it 48 hours and stop to smell the roses, or the paper mills.

beemuker · « **Reply #9 on:** April 09, 2021, 11:51:52 AM »

Quote from: Laitch on April 09, 2021, 11:00:25 AM

Make it 48 hours and stop to smell the roses, or the paper mills.

I was thinking more like 72

beemuker · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2021, 10:23:00 AM »

My wife won;t ride, so I really don't need anything bigger than a K75. my #1 pick would be a well sorted, late model K75RT.

Laitch · « **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2021, 10:36:06 AM »

There's this.

St Albans was close enough for Confederate raiders to rob a bank there so it's closer than you think.

beemuker · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2021, 11:05:21 AM »

Quote from: Laitch on April 11, 2021, 10:36:06 AM

There's this. St Albans was close enough for Confederate raiders to rob a bank there so it's closer than you think.

only 1500 miles. If it was closer, I'd jump on it.

beemuker · « **Reply #13 on:** April 11, 2021, 11:06:10 AM »

Quote from: beemuker on April 11, 2021, 11:05:21 AM

only 1500 miles. If it was closer, I'd jump on it. How close is that to you?

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #14 on:** April 11, 2021, 12:33:08 PM »

If it were me, I'd try for a fly and ride. I bought a K75S in Texas that I rode home 2000 miles in 5 days. Was a great way to buy a bike. Nice excuse for a trip.

The RT in St. Albans is priced to high for the crappy photos the seller posted.

Regarding the market in used bikes and cars. Was talking about it at coffee this morning with some friends who follow it pretty close. Whether or not it's related to the stimulus checks going out, there are fewer used bikes of any size or make around here this spring than anyone can remember. A local dealer who usually has an inventory of 250+ used bikes is down to only 30-40 unsold bikes in his warehouse and is begging people to bring their bikes in.

Used cars are getting 15-20% more than last Fall right now as well.

beemuker · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2021, 08:56:48 PM »

Quote from: The Mighty Gryphon on April 11, 2021, 12:33:08 PM

If it were me, I'd try for a fly and ride. I bought a K75S in Texas that I rode home 2000 miles in 5 days. Was a great way to buy a bike. Nice excuse for a trip.

The RT in St. Albans is priced to high for the crappy photos the seller posted.

Regarding the market in used bikes and cars. Was talking about it at coffee this morning with some friends who follow it pretty close. Whether or not it's related to the stimulus checks going out, there are fewer used bikes of any size or make around here this spring than anyone can remember. A local dealer who usually has an inventory of 250+ used bikes is down to only 30-40 unsold bikes in his warehouse and is begging people to bring their bikes in.

Used cars are getting 15-20% more than last Fall right now as well.

odd, here on the redneck riviera there is a glut of uses cars, and plenty motos for sale, mostly hardlys, they like 'em loud with ape hangers here. Beemers are few and far between, mostly tourers passing through. We have some pretty scenery along the water.

beemuker · « **Reply #16 on:** April 12, 2021, 11:07:14 AM »

Thanks for the replies. I went to the dark side and bought a 2000 R1100RT. Got it cheap enough that I can still add K to the stable, A K75c would be nice since I will have a tourer.

beemuker · « **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2021, 05:28:22 PM »

The guy backed out of the deal, so I'm back to the search.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2021, 07:33:00 PM »

Did you see this one:

https://tallahassee.craigslist.org/mcy/d/tallahassee-bmw-k75-low-miles/7295481772.html

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I think a couple members here have owned it in the past couple years.

beemuker · « **Reply #19 on:** April 14, 2021, 08:00:37 AM »

Yea, nice bike, I sold it. Never could get the wind buffeting sorted. Tried bigger screen, smaller screen , laminar lip,. You,re limited by the angle of the screen.

beemuker · « **Reply #20 on:** April 14, 2021, 08:07:26 AM »

Quote from: beemuker on April 13, 2021, 05:28:22 PM

The guy backed out of the deal, so I'm back to the search.

The deal is back on, and I am probably going to drive it home from CT, , depending on how sorted out it is. Since it isn’t a brick It may not be appropriate to discuss it here.

Laitch · « **Reply #21 on:** April 14, 2021, 09:47:19 AM »

Bring it up to our place to test it on gravel roads. You'll get a free gallon of maple syrup, a gift box of fresh black bear scat and an overnight stay in a cabin surrounded by howling coyotes.

bocutter Ed · « **Reply #22 on:** April 14, 2021, 10:21:45 AM »

Quote from: beemuker on April 14, 2021, 08:00:37 AM

You,re limited by the angle of the screen.

A couple of 3/8" rubber spacers behind the screen on the upper (longer) screws will change that angle ...

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #23 on:** April 14, 2021, 11:36:41 AM »

I thought that may have been your bike at one time. Did you get it from Jim Cox? I think he had one of those Dakar yellow Special Editions.

I solved the buffeting issue by cutting down an old windshield. It put my helmet up in clear air with the turbulence down on my chest.

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Damn! I wish I didn't sell that bike. It just didn't have enough weather protection for late fall and early spring riding.

Laitch · « **Reply #24 on:** April 14, 2021, 11:57:56 AM »

Quote from: The Mighty Gryphon on April 14, 2021, 11:36:41 AM

I solved the buffeting issue by cutting down an old windshield. It put my helmet up in clear air with the turbulence down on my chest.

I solved the buffeting issue by removing the windshield. Now I get wind-blasted all over; it's a more balanced feeling.

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Author Topic: WTB K75 K1100 (Read 19568 times)