Hello Motobrick.com. I lurked around this site while I contemplated buying a K75S. I learned so much that the seller actually said "you know your K bikes" when I asked about certain things. I test drove the bike and was hooked before I left his driveway. It fits me perfectly and feels so much better than my last few bikes. I should have guessed I would love it when the seller said "I'm sad to see it go" when I left for the test drive. I agreed to buy the bike and left a deposit and came home and registered here.
Well, I just picked it up yesterday and rode about 60 miles today as the weather is summer-like here today. I thought I loved this bike before but the more I ride it, the better it feels. On top of that, my other half called me and asked me to stop at the local Wal-Mart for some things. I fit an entire flat of dog food cans in one of the bags! I can even run errands on it!
As for the bike, it was very inexpensive as it is not perfect. It has a few scratches here and there and looks as if it was stored under a cover outside at some point in its life. It is still great to look at though and is mechanically excellent. The previous owner bought it four years ago as his first street bike. He is a BMW enthusiast owning several and working on them as a hobby. He actually races BMW spec cars and had an excellent general BMW knowledge.
I have the original owner's manual, tool kit, tire patch kit and more. The service history I have unfortunately is incomplete but there was a notebook he kept under the seat that is a diary of what he has done to the bike. Recent tires, brakes, master cylinder rebuilds, coolant service, gear oil service and so on with the mileage it was done at plus dates. He fitted a Garmin GPS due to the dodgy instrument cluster and its erratic speed readings, a taller windshield (he was like 6'6") and bar end mirrors.
He rode the bike to Virginia from here and back and then the trip was repeated this year with his friend riding it while he piloted a GS. The last trip logged over 1200 miles! I am quite pleased. So in conclusion, thanks for your help so far and I will post some questions in the right area of this forum. I have tried to attach pictures, if it worked, enjoy!
