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volksbullli

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long time R airhead owner, new to K series
« on: January 20, 2013, 07:05:21 PM »
Greetings All,
   Long time R airhead owner here, delving into the K series world with a 85' K100RT. Runs good no major complainants. Will be posting some technical questions in the appropriate area in the near future. Hope the an active poster. Thanks. Jon

Offline detbmw

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Re: long time R airhead owner, new to K series
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2013, 08:05:27 PM »
I bought my first brick last fall and I was told by a longtime brick rider that the first thing I should do was to check the drive splines (where the drive shaft mates to the final drive). I did this the day after I bought the bike. I'm making that same recommendation to you.
  • Nacogdoches, Texas
  • 1988 Red K75S (der rotem Backstein) plus one that isn't a brick
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Offline Lawrence

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Re: long time R airhead owner, new to K series
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2013, 11:49:31 PM »
Welcome Jon,
I was in the same position last year.  Rode airheads for decades, then bought a low-miles 1985 K100RS.  It was a big leap for me and I struggled for a while with the challenges of learning new wrenching tricks.  Now all's well and I'm looking forward to some weather that will let me enjoy her again. 
I'm battling cabin fever now, keeping sane by reading about what I can't at the moment ride   :dunno
1985 K100RS

1982 Laverda Mirage 1200TS
1983 BMW R100RS

Offline argent brick

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Re: long time R airhead owner, new to K series
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2013, 12:44:53 AM »
Welcome aboard, Jon.

I bought my flying brick about one year ago. I was looking for a boxer or a brick, I did not care which. Now, I question if I still would want a boxer. Give yourself some time to get used to the differences between the two. You will love your new K brick.

Lynn

Current:
1995 K75/3A Standard

Past:
1978 Yamaha xs750(P.O.S.)
1976 R60/6 RIP

Offline BobZ(IL)

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Re: long time R airhead owner, new to K series
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2013, 07:59:33 PM »
Welcome aboard. K bikes are really fun, but don't lose the Airhead. 
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Offline Snowy

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Re: long time R airhead owner, new to K series
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2013, 03:06:32 AM »
I'm one of the lucky one's as I have one of each - both are great in their own ways. Enjoy the brick.
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  • 1994 K1100RS & 2008 R1200GSA & 1980 CB900FA

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