New to the Ks, looking for lights

[Tector]

I just joined this forum.  And I just bought a 1994 K75 that is in great shape.  I'm looking for advice from people with more knowledge/experience than I.

First, what should I watch for in terms of maintenance (that may be a particular problem with these bikes)?

Second, I'd like to add 2 lights up front, to enhance visibility.  What have others found to work well?

Third, the only problem I can seem to find on the bike is that one of the lights that illumniates the speedo will flicker-- sometimes it's on, sometimes it's off.  It doesn't make the speedo impossible to read, it just causes a noticeable dimming in the left upper quadrant of the speedo.  What to do?  Would that LED upgrade solve the problem, or would I just wind up with a flickering LED?

Thanks.  I love this bike.

[frankenduck]

How many miles?

The biggest thing to look out for is stciky downshifting.  This is a sign of dry and wearing clutch splines.

Read more here: Splientology   

Best aux lighting: CATZ XLO
(Your bike is a 94 so it has a 50A alternator and plenty of power for the XLOs.)

Cluster LED kit will solve your flickering problem.



   

[ccarlsonnh]

The CATZ lights look like the bomb!  However, I have a 93 K75RT with the wimpy alternator so went with a pair of Chinese LED lights from www.mondomotos.com  Model MM12.  I've been happy with them... very bright and visible.  I did have one partially fail and the vendor sent a replacement ASAP.  Here's what they look like on my ride...

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[Beemer01]

Halogens used to be the answer, but these days the high output LEDs seem better with lower heat, longer life and less power consumption.

[argent brick]

I just joined this forum.  And I just bought a 1994 K75 that is in great shape.  I'm looking for advice from people with more knowledge/experience than I.

First, what should I watch for in terms of maintenance (that may be a particular problem with these bikes)?

Second, I'd like to add 2 lights up front, to enhance visibility.  What have others found to work well?

Third, the only problem I can seem to find on the bike is that one of the lights that illumniates the speedo will flicker-- sometimes it's on, sometimes it's off.  It doesn't make the speedo impossible to read, it just causes a noticeable dimming in the left upper quadrant of the speedo.  What to do?  Would that LED upgrade solve the problem, or would I just wind up with a flickering LED?

Thanks.  I love this bike.

As stated by Frankenuck, the spines are one of the major things to worry about. You are looking at about $400 to have a dealer do the clutch spines.
If you just do the back end of the bike, it will run about half that.  I would also check the valve adjustments and adjust the throttles.

If you go through the bike, front to rear, and check all adjustments and change all fluids, you should be OK.

How about a picture of your new K75?  Fellow Brickheads like pictures.

[frankenduck]

You are looking at about $400 to have a dealer do the clutch spines.

What dealer is that?  Most will charge you in excess of a grand given all of the labor involved.  Just for grins one day I asked one of the local BMW dealers and they quoted me $1,100ish - plus tax.  If you can find a BMW dealer that only charges $400 for a clutch spline lube that's a good deal.

[Beemer01]

Lubing the clutch splines - not rocket science.  Take your time, don't be rushed and follow the directions sent by Frankenduck.  4-5 hour hour job in my case - I did call in a friend to help think it through.

[argent brick]

You are looking at about $400 to have a dealer do the clutch spines.

What dealer is that?  Most will charge you in excess of a grand given all of the labor involved.  Just for grins one day I asked one of the local BMW dealers and they quoted me $1,100ish - plus tax.  If you can find a BMW dealer that only charges $400 for a clutch spline lube that's a good deal.

Diablo BMW/Kawasaki in Walnut Creek, Ca.

I was in picking up my Z hose last Sat. and ask about a quote and they said $200 for a final drive spline lube. When I ask about the clutch, I was told $400.00.  I wonder if they meant 400 more.

[frankenduck]

Even $600 for a dealer clutch spline lube sounds low - and in Walnut Creek to boot.

Maybe they thought you wanted a spline lube for a KLR. :giggles

[Brad-Man]

I was just quoted $700 by the local BMW dealership for full lube of clutch input an the rest of the shafts/final drive.