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Offline Soichiro

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #500 on: October 20, 2016, 01:29:21 PM »
About 57000, which isn't a lot for one of these.  C reg.  1986.
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  • Caerphilly
  • K75S, 1986. 400Four

Offline The Dude

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #501 on: October 20, 2016, 02:27:30 PM »
Welcome sight, embedded within a pack of Hondas.I gave up bike mags along with buying bikes years ago!
I see yours has a belly pan which in '86 wasn't standard,yet.'Does look good and with the pinstripe on the tank.Indeed 57,000 miles is less than halfway into its life,you lucky Git.All the best.
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  • Auckland, New Zealand
  • K75s
Current.
TR6R 1973 from new.
Moto guzzi 850 III .1983 from,almost, new.
K75S 1986 from new.vin-0103141
On my second millionth km.give or take a hundred k Kay's.
"The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there."
All the best!

Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #502 on: October 20, 2016, 03:15:56 PM »
Nice looking brick.  I really like the S models. 

Is that your dream in the foreground.  Those were some of the coolest bikes ever made in a funky kind of way.  I laughed at them back in the day, but they have grown on me and I wouldn't mind having one today.
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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"

Offline Soichiro

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #503 on: October 20, 2016, 03:54:49 PM »
I was on the Hoggin the Bridge run on Sunday.   http://www.hogginthebridge.co.uk/ for more info
The white Honda is my mate's C77, 1961 vintage, and I bumped into him on the HTB run.   I've also got a 1975 Honda 400 four which I restored (hence the Soichiro user name) so we're kindred Honda fettlers.

I like the pinstripe too but I fear it will disappear when I respray the bike,  I'm sure my limited painting skills don't extend to pinstriping, although I'm willing to try anything.

That's my 400 in the foreground,  on a run with the VMCC guys in Bristol.
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  • Caerphilly
  • K75S, 1986. 400Four

Offline Elipten

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #504 on: October 20, 2016, 07:46:27 PM »
Very nice bikes!


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  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1990 K75RT

Offline reformedairhead

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #505 on: November 10, 2016, 01:09:34 PM »
Newbie here, but I've been lurking.  Swapped my /5 for a K, love the bike except for the buffeting, so I cut down the fairing. Now the wind hits ma at shoulder level and my helmet is in the clean airflow. Home made signals on mirror extensions, bar ends and less rise at the front of the seat gave me what I wanted. It's great to see what others do to personalize their Ks.
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  • Notheast PA
  • 1985K100RS

Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #506 on: November 10, 2016, 02:59:10 PM »
I really like the look of that fairing!  Can you post some information on how you did the mods?

Right now I am looking for an old K75S windshield to do a similar cutdown.
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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"

Offline Laitch

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #507 on: November 10, 2016, 05:13:48 PM »
Quote from: reformedairhead on November 10, 2016, 01:09:34 PM
. . . so I cut down the fairing. Now the wind hits ma at shoulder level and my helmet is in the clean airflow.
You're on pillion and ma is at the controls?  :hehehe

Anyway, I've wondered how a modification like that on a K75S would work if that's all I could find after I finish abusing my bike. I want a steady push of air at my chest so I can relax my arms in my forward riding position. I like riding a naked K-bike but I'm not interested in paying the cost of creating one. Thanks for posting all the views! Looks good!
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  • Along the Ridley in Vermont.
  • 1995 K75 89,000 miles

Offline The Dude

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #508 on: November 12, 2016, 03:09:57 AM »
Matching blue truck!
Like your bodged black panel on one side only.
I must try taking my K75S blade off again and see what wind pressure is like,maybe,more wrist support?More neck ache,for sure.
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  • Auckland, New Zealand
  • K75s
Current.
TR6R 1973 from new.
Moto guzzi 850 III .1983 from,almost, new.
K75S 1986 from new.vin-0103141
On my second millionth km.give or take a hundred k Kay's.
"The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there."
All the best!

Offline zipster68

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  • Posts: 104
Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #509 on: November 12, 2016, 04:13:36 PM »
My 86
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  • Ferndale, Michigan
  • 1986 K100RS, 1977 naked Goldwing, 1975 Yamaha RD350 smoker, 1978 Vespa P200, 1980 Lambretta Jet 200

Offline Laitch

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #510 on: November 12, 2016, 04:18:03 PM »
Quote from: zipster68 on November 12, 2016, 04:13:36 PM
My 86
Interesting amber interaction in the photo.

Your fuel tank filler cap is on backwards. That can create problems. Have we discussed that with you already, zipster?
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  • Along the Ridley in Vermont.
  • 1995 K75 89,000 miles

Offline Chaos

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #511 on: November 12, 2016, 06:17:46 PM »
K1 front fender?
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  • sw ohio
1987 K75S    VIN 0231
Original owner, Original litter
200,000 miles (plus or minus) and 5 paint jobs
sold 6/23
2023 Ural 2WD sidecar (BMW's bastard step child)

Offline ugatha

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #512 on: December 03, 2016, 05:28:06 PM »
Shipper dropped this off two weeks ago  Had to resolve a couple   of very minor isdues,get  it licensed, and wait for weather to dry.  I'm liking it!
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  • South Louisiana
  • 90 K75
Previously sampled:
1968 Suzuki 80 Hillbilly
1975 Honda CB500T
1977 Gold Wing
2008 HD V-Rod
2003 Suzuki Volusia (twice)
BMW R1150R (twice)
Honda Magna (3 times)
Yamaha 1100 Blah-a-rado something
Aprilia Futura
BMW F800ST
Triumph America
Triumph Thunderbird 900
HD Sportster (3 times)
HD Superglide
Suzuki SV650
Honda 750 Nighthawk
BMW K1200RS

Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #513 on: December 03, 2016, 11:16:12 PM »
Boy that is a pretty bike, Ugatha.
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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"

Offline hoffy008

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #514 on: January 07, 2017, 11:13:12 PM »

Hi guys
Im from camden nsw, and been riding bricks for about 15 years, started with a K75s and now have a K1100LT


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  • Camden ,NSW Australia
  • K1100LT

Offline janekbyd

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #515 on: January 09, 2017, 05:02:26 PM »
Greetings form Poland!!! ;-)
This is my BMW K100RS 1984. I'm third owner.
First owner had this bike for 30 years, second owner was my firend and he had it for 1,5 year and now I've got it.
Bike has got service history, and it's covered 48.000km.
 
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  • Cheltenham
  • 84' BMW K100 RS

Offline Laitch

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #516 on: January 09, 2017, 05:09:25 PM »
Quote from: janekbyd on January 09, 2017, 05:02:26 PM
Greetings form Poland!!! ;-)
This is my BMW K100RS 1984.
Welcome, Janek. Thanks for the pics. That is truly a classic K. Good luck with it.
Is Cheltenham a Polish colony? :giggles
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  • Along the Ridley in Vermont.
  • 1995 K75 89,000 miles

Offline janekbyd

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #517 on: January 09, 2017, 05:19:51 PM »
Quote from: Laitch on January 09, 2017, 05:09:25 PM
Welcome, Janek. Thanks for the pics. That is truly a classic K. Good luck with it.
Is Cheltenham a Polish colony? :giggles

HA HA.  :2thumbup: :hehehe Yes, true, there is lots of polish in Cheltenham. But still less than in Nottingham.  :hehehe
Are You Polish?
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  • Cheltenham
  • 84' BMW K100 RS

Offline Laitch

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #518 on: January 09, 2017, 05:23:05 PM »
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  • Along the Ridley in Vermont.
  • 1995 K75 89,000 miles

Offline janekbyd

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #519 on: January 09, 2017, 05:29:46 PM »
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  • Cheltenham
  • 84' BMW K100 RS

Offline zipster68

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #520 on: January 09, 2017, 08:27:44 PM »
Quote from: Laitch on November 12, 2016, 04:18:03 PM
Interesting amber interaction in the photo.

Your fuel tank filler cap is on backwards. That can create problems. Have we discussed that with you already, zipster?


I'll have to check that fuel cap.  How can that be a problem?
-Ray
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  • Ferndale, Michigan
  • 1986 K100RS, 1977 naked Goldwing, 1975 Yamaha RD350 smoker, 1978 Vespa P200, 1980 Lambretta Jet 200

Offline The Dude

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #521 on: January 09, 2017, 08:35:38 PM »
Witamy Jenekbyd,your bike has some great upgrades and for that milage you will be in for a treat.The standard blue smoke on start up, I perceive from one of you're images,is normal.
 I hope your welcome in Cheltenham remains well after the Brexit retro step.I had hoped we were all on the way to becoming world citizens with a world wide Schengen.Oh well.
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  • Auckland, New Zealand
  • K75s
Current.
TR6R 1973 from new.
Moto guzzi 850 III .1983 from,almost, new.
K75S 1986 from new.vin-0103141
On my second millionth km.give or take a hundred k Kay's.
"The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there."
All the best!

Offline Jonico

  • Royal K
  • Motobrick Curious
  • Posts: 32
  • El Ladrillo Volador
Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #522 on: February 06, 2017, 06:34:36 PM »

Hi folks! Here's a picture of my 1985 K75RT ABS (yeah I know that's not possible but...). I bought it 2 years ago for 2000€, and can say it's the best purchase I've ever made. I added heated grips, hazard lights, and a few oil changes. And the O2 sensor, which was failing. Picked up a used one from a Gipsy in Seville for €20. Oh, and I put in a new shock absorber and new springs in the fork.


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  • Madrid, Spain, Europe, Earth and Beyond!
  • 1986 K75RT with ABS (i.e., a K75F)
Living deliberately.

Offline The Dude

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #523 on: February 07, 2017, 01:55:28 AM »
Nice bike and castle Jonico.A very early 75.... :deal:
I loved my Spanish travels.
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  • Auckland, New Zealand
  • K75s
Current.
TR6R 1973 from new.
Moto guzzi 850 III .1983 from,almost, new.
K75S 1986 from new.vin-0103141
On my second millionth km.give or take a hundred k Kay's.
"The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there."
All the best!

Offline Laitch

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Re: Re: Back again with a 90 K75S that's been in storage since 1992
« Reply #524 on: February 08, 2017, 07:32:01 PM »
Quote from: Jonico on February 06, 2017, 06:34:36 PM
. And the O2 sensor, which was failing.
That's news! Where is it attached; do you have a photo? I haven't found it on the fiche list for K75. ABS is there. I thought O2 sensors were 4-valve creatures.
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  • Along the Ridley in Vermont.
  • 1995 K75 89,000 miles
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